Lemons Are Not For Just Lemonade!!! 💸

1. Make lemon powder to season rice, meat and vegetables. Use a Microplane grater to remove the zest from a lemon. Spread the zest out on a plate and let dry for 2 to 3 days. Once dry, use your fingers to crumble the zest into a powder; store in an airtight container.

2. Keep sliced apples or pears from browning by squirting a little lemon juice on them. The acidity of the lemon juice helps prevent the fruit from oxidizing.

3. Freshen breath naturally. Candying lemon zest turns it into a tasty treat. Use it to garnish your morning yogurt, add flavor to tea or even freshen breath. Get a recipe for candied lemon zest here. Related: 5 Foods to Fight Garlic Breath

4. Soothe a cold by adding lemon juice and honey to hot water or tea. The vitamin C from the lemon may help boost your immune system and the hot drink may reduce congestion.

5. Make your tea healthier. Tea is rich in a class of antioxidants called flavonoids, which are most potent when tea is freshly brewed. Give your tea a healthy boost by adding lemon juice to your brew. The citric acid and vitamin C in that squeeze of lemon help preserve the flavonoids.

6. Remove stains and odors from cutting boards. Rub half a lemon on the surface, leave it for 15 minutes, rinse and repeat as necessary. What interesting uses have you found for lemons, beyond cooking?