Lemon Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition

Lemon adds a tangy, citrus flavor and is appropriate addition to certain smoothie recipes.

Lemon Nutrition and Health Benefits

Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C, which studies suggest help boost the immune system and protects against arthritis.

Lemons are high in antioxidants and have anti-cancer properties. Limonoids in citrus fruit have been shown to fight cancers of the mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon. There is some research suggesting that limonoids may also play a role in lowering cholesterol.

Smoothie Recipes

Creamy Lemon-Banana Smoothie
1/2 lemon, peeled
1 banana
1 pear
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 cup water
1 tsp agave nectar (optional)*

Calories: 238 | Fat: 0.7g (grams) | Protein: 4.8g | Carbs: 65g | Calcium: 13% | Vitamin A: 83% | Vitamin C: 142% | * Agave nectar adds 60 calories and 16 grams of carbohydrates.

Lemon-Mint Smoothie
1/2 lemon, peeled
1 cup honeydew melon
1 pear
1-2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint to taste
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 cup water

Calories: 171 | Fat: 0.6g (grams) | Protein: 3.5g | Carbs: 47.8g | Calcium: 13% | Vitamin A: 189% | Vitamin C: 220%

Strawberry-Lemonade Smoothie
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 lemon, peeled
6 large strawberries
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1 banana
1/2 cup water

Calories: 188 | Fat: 1.1g (grams) | Protein: 5.2g | Carbs: 60g | Calcium: 14% | Vitamin A: 82% | Vitamin C: 271%

Tangy Lemon-Mango Smoothie
1/2 lemon, peeled
1 mango
½ apple
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 cup water

Calories: 224 | Fat: 2.1g (grams) Protein: 4.6g | Carbs: 61g | Calcium: 15% | Vitamin A: 113% | Vitamin C: 238%

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How To Select Lemons:

Lemons are readily available and can be purchased fresh all year. Look for lemons that are heavy for their size and store them away from sunlight.

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