Lemon- Tropical Pops Popsicle

Popsicle Nutritional Facts
Amount/Serving	% Daily Value•
Calories 40
	Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g	0%
	Saturated fat 0g	0%
	Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
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Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 4%
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Amount/Serving	% Daily Value•
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
	Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
	Sugars 9g
Protein 0g
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Calcium 0%	Iron 0%
Serving Size 1 popsicle (85g)
Serving per container 1
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Ingredients: Water, Lemon, Sugar

Lemon's acidic taste is because of citric acid. Citric acid constitutes up to 8% in its juice. Citric acid is a natural preservative, aids in smooth digestion, and helps dissolve kidney stones.

Lemons, like other fellow citrus fruits, are an excellent source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid); provides about 88% of daily recommended intake. Ascorbic acid is a powerful water soluble natural anti-oxidant. This vitamin is helpful in preventing scurvy. Besides, consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps the human body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the blood.

Lemons, like oranges, contain a variety of phytochemicals. Hesperetin, naringin, and naringenin are flavonoid glycosides commonly found in citrus fruits. This substance has also been shown to reduce oxidant injury to DNA in the cells in-vitro studies.

Its Vitamin A content is required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. It is also essential for vision. Consumption of natural fruits rich in flavonoids helps the body to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

The fruit is also a good source of B-complex vitamins such as pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, and folates. These vitamins are essential in the sense that body requires them from external sources to replenish.

Further, they carry a healthy amount of minerals like iron, copper, potassium, and calcium. Potassium in an important component of cell and body fluids helps control heart rate and blood pressure.