USEFULNESS OF LIME AND LEMON

How Do the Benefits of Lime Compare to Lemons?

You may already be taking advantage of the health benefits of lemons, which may lead you to wonder whether it’s time to switch to limes. The answer really depends on your nutritional goals and your preferences in flavor.
As illustrated in the chart below, the nutritional differences between limes and lemons are minimal but worth noting. Lemons are a slightly better source of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and folate. However, with limes, you’ll get a tad more calcium, fiber, and phosphorous.
The biggest difference between the two is most likely their flavor profiles. While lemons mostly have a sour, acidic taste, limes commonly have both sweet and bitter flavors mixed in with the sour, depending on the variety.
If you prefer the taste of limes, feel free to consume them the same way you do lemons by adding the juice to homemade dressings and marinades, squeezing some juice into your water, and mixing them into your favorite smoothies and juice blends.

3 Unique Benefits of Lime

Despite the nutritional similarities between limes and lemons, there are still a few unique benefits of lime that you should know about:
  • Limes can fight against harmful parasites and bacteria. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that clarified lime juice can prevent the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. Another study discovered that lime juice can enhance parasite clearance in those with uncomplicated malaria.
  • Limes may relieve pain associated with sickle cell anemia. In a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 58 children with sickle cell anemia were treated with lime during a six-month period and were compared to 55 children who were not given the treatment. The patients who received the lime treatment reported lower rates of recurring bone pain, bouts of fever, and hospital admission rates.
  • They can help keep your arteries healthy. The jury’s still out on lime’s effect on the arteries of humans, but a recent study found that lime juice and peel increased the plasma antioxidant capacity in rabbits, thus preventing or slowing down the process of atherogenesis. The study also concluded that lime peel was more effective than lime juice.

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