10 genius reasons why you should keep lemons in the freezer

As compared to oranges, a more traditional source of Vitamin C, lemons have far less sugar and calories. Lemons have approximately 29 calories and 2.9 grams of sugar per 100 grams of fruit. By comparison, oranges have 47 calories and 9.4 grams of sugar. Although these sugars are natural, it is still important to limit the amount of sugar we have in our diet.

Cocktails and fresh iced teas often call for lemon juice and other fresh ingredients, but here’s an even better way of preparing: pour fresh lemon juice into ice trays with other healthy and colorful additions — a strawberry, a mint leaf, or a slice of orange, for example. They’re quick and mess-free when making drinks, and you can even use them to cool down a hot cup of tea.