I love lemon in my tea, but for an awesome change of pace, I love to use lime. To me, Lime is very refreshing in a cool drink, during these hot days. While I was enjoying the taste, I didn’t realize the great benefits of Limes.
Aside from being in the citrus family and bringing all of the benefits of those citrus guys, Limes are high in fiber. That being said Lime are great in preventing constipation, reducing cholesterol in the blood, and slowing the absorption of sugar (this alone sold me in adding it to my Tea)
Limes are high in Vitamin K, which is one of the four Fat Soluble Vitamins. Vitamin K helps with age relate osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. Limes also contain Folate which is a Water Soluble Vitamin. Folate is huge in the role in the formation of red blood cells. Copper is also found in Limes. Copper is an antioxidant that helps protect cells and tissues from cancer.
Between the Folate and Copper in Limes, I would say that Limes are a fantastic addition to the diet in cancer prevention and cancer patients.
Nutritional Value of Limes
Serving Size: 1 fl oz (3g) 1 Lime
Calories: 8 11
Carbohydrates: 3g 4g
Sugar: 1g 1g
Vitamin C 15% DRV 22% DRV
Calcium 1%