
Ancient Egyptians believed that consumption of lemons was essential to protect them from a variety of poisons, and recent research has confirmed this belief. Evidence of the consumption of lemon, dates back to 2,000 years ago in the ruins of Pompeii, which was buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted, though it is generally accepted that lemons were first cultivated in India.
A rich source of vitamin C, lemons are inexpensive, yet rich in nutritional...