Benefits of Lime

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Lime is a citrus fruit. The lime tree (Citrus aurantifolia) belongs to the Rue family (Rutaceae). Its fruits like other citrus fruits are very rich in vitamins A, B and C. They have a tangy flavor and are used in cooking, baking, pickling etc.

Of all fruits, musumbi is called the miracle fruit. If one takes a musumbi a day, he will remain free from all sorts of diseases. It has got great powers to wash away waste products from inside the body.

Lime

Lime nutrition

Musumbi juice is an effective remedy for all sorts of stomach and liver troubles. It may be called a miracle fruit. Musumbi juice is very effective in all sorts of stomach, liver and spleen troubles. It cures diarrhea and dysentery very quickly. Jaundice can be easily cured if one drinks a cup of musumbi juice in the morning.

Flavonoids such as Limonene Glucoside have anti-carcinogenic, antioxidant, detoxifying and antibiotic properties that are great for healing oral ulcers and peptic ulcers.

The vitamin C content in lime increases the body’s resistance to disease, aids the healing of wounds and prevents damage to the eyes.

Vitamin C is also helpful in maintaining the health of the teeth and other bones of the body. It prevents decay and loosening of the teeth, dental caries, toothache, bleeding of the gums and fragility of bones.

The oil extracts of lime have anti-congestive properties and are often used in balms, inhalers and vaporizers. Lime is also good for preventing and treating nausea. Just chew on a piece of new lime whenever you’re feeling nausea.

Lime calories

100 gm of lime contains:

Calories: 37

Protein: 8 gm

Iron: 6 mg

Phosphorus: 22 mg

Calcium: 40 mg

Vitamin C: 27 mg

The lime is:

Low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium

High in Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, A and B, Calcium, Iron and Copper

Health tips for Lime

The nutritional value and health benefits of limes make them ideal for maintaining optimum health.

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