From ancient times, vitamin-rich lemons have been known as "the medicinal fruit" or "golden apples." They were believed by early scholars and physicians to contain anti-oxidants to prevent a host of human diseases, tone and purify the human body, and perform a multitude of other useful functions. Many of those beliefs still hold true today. Available from July through November, lemons can be used for health, cooking, cleaning and for beauty.

Here is a list of health benefits of lemons and a few recipes to use them.
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	<li><a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/16-health-benefits-of-lemons.html" target="_blank">Lemons are low in calories and high in Vitamin C,</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefit-eating-whole-fresh-lemons-4390.html" target="_blank">Are high in fiber and potassium,</a> and</li>
	<li><a href=" http://www.livestrong.com/article/244841-health-benefits-of-lemon/" target="_blank">Help boost your immune system.</a></li>
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Try one of these delicious recipes using lemons:
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	<li><a href="http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/lemons-zesty-healthy-fruit" target="_blank">Baked Lemon Pudding Cake</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/almond_lemon_fish_with_spinach.html" target="_blank">Almond-&amp;-Lemon-Crusted Fish with Spinach</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://leitesculinaria.com/85844/recipes-turkey-burgers-lemon.html" target="_blank">Turkey Burgers with Lemon and Mint</a></li>
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To eliminate the use of harsh chemicals when cleaning your home, use lemons:
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	<li><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/all-natural-cleaning-solutions-00000000011547/index.html" target="_blank">In your laundry to make your whites whiter.</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.diynetwork.com/decorating/cleaning-with-lemon-juice/index.html" target="_blank">To clean your counter tops and cutting boards.</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm" target="_blank">As an air freshener.</a></li>
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Finally, a few beauty secrets. Use lemons to:
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	<li><a href="http://apumpkinandaprincess.com/2013/05/homemade-citrus-bath-salts-recipe.html" target="_blank">Make your own citrus bath salts.</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/13/lemon-beauty-benefits_n_3743905.html" target="_blank">Heal acne and remove blackheads.</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/style/10-ways-to-use-lemon-juice-in-beauty-regime.htm" target="_blank">Reduce damage from the sun.</a></li>
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