Everything You Need to Know About Lime Juice Nutrition

Eating lime fruit or drinking lime juice provides a variety of health benefits? Find out how healthy lime juice can be including benefits and nutrition below!

“Limey” was a nickname given to British navy seamen in the 19th century. The British used lime juice to cure scurvy, a nutritional deficiency, that was common on ships at the time. 

Lime juice is still used to this day for its many nutritional properties. Continue reading below for everything you need to know about lime juice nutrition. 

Lime Juice in Cuisine

Limes can be grown year-round. They are usually smaller and less bitter than lemons. 

Persian limes and Tahitian limes are the most popular varieties and can be found in many cuisines around the globe such as Indian, Mexican, and Thai. 

Key lime pie is a traditional American dessert that features lime juice; however, very few limes are actually grown in the Florida Keys. 

Incorporating limes into your diet can provide many benefits. For example, see these Persian lime health benefits. Let’s take a closer look at lime juice nutrition facts below. 

Lime Juice Nutrition Facts

According to the USDA, the juice of a single lime that weighs approximately 44 grams contains 11 calories and 3.7 carbohydrates. It has approximately 0.74 grams of sugar and 0.13 grams of protein. 

The nutritional value of lime juice can support the heart, reduce asthma, and promote healthy skin. Each lime provides 20% of the vitamin C needed in a day. Limes also contain small amounts of key minerals you need in your diet such as magnesium and phosphorus. 

Benefits of Lime Nutrition

Consuming fruits and vegetables is part of a healthy diet. Consuming natural plant-based foods such as limes has also been proven to decrease the risk of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Limes help keep your weight low and promote good health. 

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can counteract harmful radical cells. Limes contain a lot of vitamin C which could also prevent strokes.

Add Lime to Your Diet

The nutritional value of lime is well-documented but lime can also be tasty. Limes are often used as a garnish, topping, or flavoring agent in many dishes. 

Lime pairs nicely with most types of fish and can be combined with an oil such as walnut oil and seasonings for a quick heart-healthy salad dressing. 

You can easily squeeze lime into your water and tea to add flavor and get your daily dose of vitamin C. 

Try baking a lime bar or coconut lime cookies for dessert. Boost the flavor of your guacamole and marinades by adding lime juice. Also, check out these delicious recipes that use lime juice.

Always be sure to wash your limes thoroughly before slicing them. Bacteria may be on the lime’s skin and when you slice them without washing them it can transfer to the fruit. Use organic limes for zest whenever possible. 

Delicious and Nutritious

Limes are delicious and easy to grow in tropical climates. Boost your diet with lime juice nutrition by implementing some of these tips.

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