Q&A for How to Make Lemon Juice

Lemon juice will last for a few to several days if it is in the refrigerator.

No. Lemons are acidic, and it might make your stomach feel worse.

Most people will drink a warm cup of lemon juice or lemon water upon waking up but before eating anything in order to "wake up" their digestive systems. Others might feel more comfortable drinking it before bed as a warm night-time drink.

Of course. But can you handle the taste?

No, lemon juice is usually raw. Juices are sometimes pasteurized, but not boiled on the stove.

It can range on the size of the lemon and the time of year. A medium lemon will give 2 to 3 tablespoons of juice, where a larger lemon can give 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons).

Lemon juice does have some acne fighting qualities and can be a cheap way to try and clear your skin. It reduces oil. The acid in lemon juice has mild astringent qualities. The astringents work by constricting the body tissues and pushing the oil out of your skin.

Typically, it would be made with lukewarm water. If you want a cool drink, you can put it in the fridge to chill it.

Drinking too much will give you heartburn, so you should only consume it in moderation.

You could, but there is a chance that you could get heartburn.

Add the sugar to a pot of water and heat until the sugar has dissolved. Then, add lemon juice. (Measures are according to taste.)

Of course. Lemon juice is known for fighting colds, and has been the key to recovery in scurvy.

It all depends on you. If you want it to be more sour, you can add more lemons.

Yes. Just massage 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into your scalp and rinse with water. Then stir 1 teaspoon lemon juice into 1 cup water and rinse your hair with it. Repeat this daily until your dandruff disappears. Lemon's acidity helps balance the pH of your scalp, which helps keep dandruff at bay.

It depends on the lemons, but usually about 6.

It is supposed to be. It interferes with the bond between oxilate and calcium. But it's not scientifically proven.

You shouldn't, as it might cause you to have gastric problems due to the hydrochloric acid that is secreted by your stomach.

5-6 months. Make sure it is tightly capped and keep it refrigerated. If it is not sealed properly or not refrigerated it may change the color or taste.

Yes, you could. It is very good for the body. It would probably be most helpful with hot tea and lemon or in a hot toddy.

It helps you lose weight because it helps to detox your body, balance your pH, and even support weight loss.

Some people think it helps.

Lemon juice has a pH around 2.0.

You could, but it wouldn't ripen it any quicker, and it would cook the fruit, which would not make very good juice.

You can, but I would recommend drinking it on an empty stomach instead.

I recommend mixing 50 ml of honey with 500 ml of homemade lemon juice. Then just top it off with a slice of lemon. If it's too sour for you, you can add as much honey as you want.

Lemon juice contains vitamin C and minerals that are important for good health. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is far healthier than an average juice carton filled with added sugars.

Absolutely! This is a good choice if you're trying to cut down on sugar. Just keep in mind that it may taste a little different and it may be thicker. Also, you may need to add more teaspoons of honey than teaspoons of sugar. For example, if you need 6 teaspoons of sugar, you may need 7-8 teaspoons of honey.

Use a tall, but wide-enough glass/cup (coffee mugs are generally a good choice). Take the lemon you're willing to squeeze— and make sure the lemon is held below the glass/cup and that you can still properly grip the lemon. Cover the glass/cup with your other hand, if needed, and squeeze the lemon normally. That should reduce the mess. You can also use a lemon squeezer, if you want - this helps to contain the mess.