Lime is another name for green lemon. Lime juice is used in various drinks and popular cocktails.
In cooking, lime also finds a place, because of the acid of the juice. Mexican cuisine makes a lot of use of it for its purposes and its leaves are of interest in Asian cuisine. The dried green lemons find a place in Arabic cuisine.
Composition of lime juice
The chemical composition of lime really deserves attention. It contains:
- 220 milligrams of calcium;
- 12 milligrams of phosphorus;
- 6-8 milligrams of potassium;
- 19.5 milligrams of vitamin C.
Beneficial properties of lime and its juice
This composition determines the health benefits of lime. Here are some of them.
1. Promotes water consumption - insufficient water consumption leads to various health problems and lime added to it exacerbates the desire to drink water;
2. Improves Diet - people who drink water with meals improve their diet. They reduce the amount of sugar and fat consumed daily;
3. Aids digestion - green lemons contain compounds that stimulate the digestive juices in the stomach. Lime acid helps saliva break down food better;
4. Cancer prevention - the content of vitamin C and antioxidants helps prevent the dreaded disease;
5. Promotes weight loss - a glass of water with lime is nutritionists' advice to prevent overeating. The citric acid in it stimulates the metabolism and a person burns more calories;
6. Strengthens immunity - vitamin C and antioxidants in lime are a great combination for a more stable immunity;
7. Reduces the risk of heart disease - the high levels of potassium and magnesium in this citrus support heart health. Potassium improves blood flow to the heart and lowers blood pressure;
8. Lowers blood sugar - vitamin C prevents sharp jumps in blood sugar in the morning;
9. It has an anti-inflammatory effect - vitamin C is also known for its good anti-inflammatory properties, which can be relied on when consuming lime;
10. Prevents the formation of kidney stones - citric acid and vitamin C in limes break down certain types of stones and prevent them from accumulating in the kidneys. With their regular consumption, one can conduct a successful prevention against this common health problem.
And you can use the refreshing lime juice to prepare:
- Lemonade;
- Gin and Tonic;
- Margarita;
- Mojito.
