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Celebrate National Lemon Juice Day on August 29th with a refreshing, tart treat! Lemons have been used in cooking and medicine for centuries. Ancient Egyptians believed lemons were an antidote to all poisons, while ancient Chinese herbalists used it as a cure-all. Today we know that lemon juice is high in vitamin C and citric acid which makes it perfect for adding flavor to your favorite dishes or drinks. So grab some lemons and get ready to celebrate this special day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>500 AD</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lemon Cultivation Starts</div><div class='timeline-text'>The cultivation of lemons, which would eventually lead to the creation of lemon juice, began in earnest in Persia, Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1493</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lemons in America</div><div class='timeline-text'>On his second voyage to the Americas, Christopher Columbus brought lemon seeds with him, introducing lemons on the new continent.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1747</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lemons Against Scurvy</div><div class='timeline-text'>James Lind, a Scottish physician, conducted experiments indicating that lemon juice could be used to prevent scurvy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1820s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commercial Lemonade</div><div class='timeline-text'>William Henry Duffy and William son’s Coffee house in Paris gained fame for selling a form of lemonade from a highly concentrated juice they called 'lemon squash'.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lemon Juicers Patented</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first electric citrus juicer was patented, providing an easy method to extract lemon juice.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Lemon Juice Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Lemon Juice Day was first observed, celebrating the versatile and healthful properties of lemon juice.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a lemonade stand</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some lemons, sugar, and water and make your own lemonade to sell. Set up a stand in your neighborhood or at a local park and let the lemon love flow.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a lemon juice cocktail</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mix up some of your favorite liquors with some fresh squeezed lemon juice for a unique twist on classic cocktails.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake something with lemon juice</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Lemon juice makes the perfect ingredient to add to cakes, cupcakes, pies and other treats that could use a little tartness.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Clean with lemon juice</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Lemon juice can be used as an all natural way to clean surfaces such as countertops and cutting boards. It's also great for removing hard water stains from glassware.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Drink it straight</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Something as simple as drinking a glass of freshly squeezed lemon juice can do wonders for your health. It helps improve digestion, boost metabolism and is loaded with vitamin C.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Lemon juice is healthy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Lemon juice is full of vitamins and antioxidants that are great for your overall health. It can help to boost your immune system, fight inflammation and even aid in digestion. Drinking one glass of freshly-squeezed lemon juice a day can make a huge difference in your health!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Lemon juice has many culinary uses</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Lemon juice is not only healthy but also incredibly versatile in the kitchen. You can use it to marinate meat, add flavor to baked goods or to brighten up salads and other dishes with its unique tangy taste. And since it's naturally low in calories, you can feel good about adding more lemon to your recipes!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Lemon juice can be used for cleaning, too</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Believe it or not, lemon juice is an amazing way to clean around the house. Its acidic properties make it perfect for cutting through dirt and grime - just mix one part water with two parts lemon juice and voila! You've got yourself a powerful, all-natural cleaning solution.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lemons are among the world’s most popular citrus fruits</h3><p class='facts-text'>Originating in Northeast India, they're now grown in tropical and subtropical climates all over the world with many different varieties available.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lemon juice is used in beauty products</h3><p class='facts-text'>The high vitamin C and acid content make it a desired ingredient in many beauty products as it can improve skin quality and even lighten dark spots.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lemon juice can prevent kidney stones</h3><p class='facts-text'>The citrate, a form of citric acid in lemon juice, helps to prevent calcium stones from forming and can even break up small stones that have already formed.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>California and Arizona produce most of the world’s lemons</h3><p class='facts-text'>These two states are responsible for 95% of the lemon production in the United States, which is one of the top five producers globally.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lemon trees can produce up to 600 pounds of lemons per year</h3><p class='facts-text'>Lemon trees are very productive and can produce fruit throughout the entire year, making them a reliable source of lemon juice.</p></div></div>
National Lemon Juice Day is celebrated on August 29 every year. In 2024 National Lemon Juice Day will occur on a Thursday.
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