Health Benefits of Lime & Lemon
Lime and lemon add refreshing zest to almost any drink which cleanse
and enhance immune properties of your already healthy glass of juice.
Lime: The lime is a small citrus fruit, like a small orange, with skin and flesh that are green in color.
It is round with a diameter of about one to two inches. Most limes are
sourish and have an acidic taste, but when consumed is really alkaline.
Lemon: The lemon is a small, oval-shaped fruit which is approximately
two to three inches in diameter. Its outer peel is bright yellow in
color and contains essential oil that is mainly limonene. Like the lime,
lemon has a sourish and acidic taste, but when consumed has an alkaline
effect in the stomach.
Nutritional Benefits
The
nutritional benefits of limes do not differ very much from those of
lemons. They are both excellent sources of vitamin C, B6, potassium,
folate, flavonoids and the outstanding phytochemical, limonene.
Limonene have anti-cancer effects and help increase the level of enzymes that detoxify carcinogens.
Health Benefits
Limes and lemons contain outstanding phytochemicals that are high in
anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties. They are potent detoxifiers
with anti-biotic effect that is protective against bacterial poisoning.
Asthma: Take a tablespoon of lemon juice at least one hour before each meal to relieve asthma.
Burning soles/feet: Rub a sliced lemon over the burning sole/foot/heel
to relieve from pain and for toxin elimination through the pores of the
feet.
Cholera: The potent anti-viral properties in lime/lemon
can kill cholera bacilli within a very short period of time. Drink one
part juice and one part water regularly, especially during an epidemic.
Cold: The anti-viral properties in lime/lemon fight infections and
halt the progress of a cold. Take the juice of two lemons in half a
liter of hot water and add raw honey to taste. Sip it slowly before
bedtime.
Constipation: Drink a glass of warm water every
morning with some lime/lemon juice with raw honey. Stir in a pinch of
cinnamon powder. This will help your body to detoxify and relieve
constipation.
Digestion: Lime/lemon juice have amazing
digestive qualities that are very similar to our digestive enzymes. Thus
it is effectively helps with digestion and relieve bloating and
belching.
Feet, tired: After a long day on your feet, soak
your feet in very warm water containing lime/lemon juice to enjoy the
cooling, astringent feeling. This will also help promote deep sleep due
to the relaxing action on the foot nerves.
Gums, swollen:
Drink a glass of diluted fresh lime juice with a pinch of sea salt to
relieve the pain of swollen gums. Use the albedo (the white matter under
the peel) from the squeezed lime and rub on the gums.
Heartburn: Add two teaspoon of concentrated lime/lemon juice into a glass of warm water and drink to relieve heartburn.
Inflammatory disorders: Even though lime/lemon juice are sour and
taste acidic, it is actually very alkalinizing in the body and is highly
effective in the treatment of inflammatory disorders like rheumatism,
arthritis, sciatica, etc. It also prevents the deposit of uric acid in
the tissues, thus reducing the risks of gout.
Skin, dry: Rub the peel of a lemon on dry or scaly skin to restore softness and add moisture to the skin.
Sore throat: Mix one part lemon juice with one part water. Gargle
frequently and feel its soothing effect on the throat. You may also add
in a pinch of sea salt for added effect.
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