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.<!--more-->

Check out these health benefits and recipes for lemons.
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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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