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17 Surprising Health Benefits Of Lime To The Human Body by tizzyhands(m): 7:25pm On Apr 11, 2019
The Health Benefits Of Lime Fruit
The health benefits of lime are numerous as it helps prevent the common cold and a suitable remedy for arthritis/gout. Most people tend to neglect the consumption of lime since it’s not as sweet as orange not knowing that it has unlimited health benefits to their body. The human body needs water to survive and drinking enough water is important for our overall health.

health benefits of lime
Also, the amount of water we drink might depend on the following:

1. Your sex
2. Your age
3. Whether you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother
4. If you have a fever, vomiting or diarrhea
5. The number of physical activities you indulge in
6. Temperature and several other environmental factors
Most people prefer drinking sweetened beverages to plain water which is not suppose to be so. Some people may have an appetite to drink more lime juice since it’s added with water to improve its taste.

Nutritional Value Of Lime
The nutritional value of lime includes the following:

Lime water 84.6 percent
Fat 1.0 percent
Fiber 1.3 percent
Calcium 90 mg
Iron 0.3 mg
A little amount of vitamin B complex
Protein 1.5 percent
Minerals 0.7 percent
Carbohydrates 10.9 percent
Phosphorus 20 mg
Vitamin C 63 mg

Health Benefits Of Lime You Never Knew
Lime has a lot of health benefits to the human body as they include:

Reduces your chance of having heart disease

Although research about this is limited as consuming lime juice may aid lower cholesterol levels. The presence of both potassium and magnesium in lime helps improve heart health. The potassium found in lime can help improve the flow of blood and also lower blood pressure easily.

Digestive disorder

Consumption of lime can help in the treatment of a digestive disorder which is one of its health benefits to our body. Mix a teaspoonful of fresh lime-juice with an equal quantity of honey and lick it to stop unpleasant vomiting, burning in the chest as a result of high acidity in the stomach, indigestion and excessive accumulation of saliva in the mouth.
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