Lemon

 

Lemons are rich in vitamin C so they support brain function. Lemons are known to enliven the senses and energise the body, so you can feel invigorated throughout the day.

 

What nutrients in lemons boost mood?
  •  Vitamin C
  •  Dietary Fibre
  •  Antioxidants

 

*When eaten as part of a healthy varied diet.

How To Store And Prepare

Store
  •  Fridge
  •  Fruit Bowl

Top Tip: Want your lemons to last longer? Pop them in a sealed container or bag in the fridge.

 

Prep
  •  Squeeze
  •  Grate
  •  Preserve

Top Tip: Lemon juice with honey is good for a sore throat, and the lemon is a natural antibacterial.

When Are They In Season?

Lemons are in season from February to October.

 

How Much Should You Eat?

The recommended amount of fruit you should eat is 2 serves per day.

(Source: Australian Dietary Guidelines, 2013)

One lemon (100g) counts as 1 serve of fruit.

Did you know?

Lemons used to be so rare that royalty gave them to each other as gifts.

Nutrition Information Panel

Serving size: 100g (1 lemon raw)

  Av QTY Per serve %DI*
Moisture 89g  
Energy 115kJ 1%
Protein 0.6g 1%
Total fat 0.2g <1%
Saturated fat 0g 0%
Total
Carbohydrates
1.8g 1%
Sugars 1.8g 2%
Dietary fibre 2.5g 8%
Sodium 2mg <1%
Vitamin C 48mg 120%
Total polyphenols^ 51mgGAE  

Source: Aust Food Comp Data or ^ USDA data
*based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ
“<” means less than
GAE means Gallic Acid Equivalents

How Much Should You Eat?

The recommended amount of fruit you should eat is 2 serves per day.

(Source: Australian Dietary Guidelines, 2013)

One lemon (100g) counts as 1 serve of fruit.

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