Have you ever added some lemon slices to your drinks?
You probably have gone to a restaurant where the waiter asked if you wanted lemon in your glass, haven't you?
After all, there is nothing more refreshing than a drink like that... sadly, it seems like there is nothing more unsanitary than that, too. Did you know that?
In today's video, you will learn what hides behind those lemon slices that decorate our drinks.
We all agree that a glass of sparkling water with a lemon slice gives the image of something clean and refreshing, but the truth is far from that.
A study from the Journal of Environmental Health analyzed lemons in 21 lemons, and 70% of them had microbes.
And it is not any type of microbe.
The microbes found are those related to raw meat due to the lack of hygiene with which the employees handle the fruits.
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Many don't clean their hands properly before handling the lemons, doing only as much as putting them underwater, but without scrubbing them.
Fasten your seat belts for this next information: a study from New York University found samples of contamination by human fecal matter (certainly by dirty hands), remains of human skin, and microbes from coughing all over the fruits. Yuck!
If you saw it happening, you surely wouldn't go back to that restaurant, would you? But don't worry too much.
The same study from NYU reassures us that our bodies are prepared to handle and fight against these microbes.
Anyways, it's better to take some safety measures to reduce the risk of infection, such as squeezing lemon juice into the drink instead of using the slice.
At this point, you are probably thinking that lemon slices aren't the only things contaminated in a restaurant kitchen.
Ketchup bottles, paper towels, and decorations can contain the same undesired particles. Did you know that?
All that is left to do is be careful. Choose clean restaurants and trust your immune system since we can't live in a contamination-free bubble.
Share this video with your friends who like eating out or love a refreshing drink with some lemon slices...
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By: Natural Cures Title: You Will Never Want To Put A Lemon Wedge In Your Water Again Sourced From: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NGUpkZ49Yw
