LIME : Vital Nutrients and Health Benefits

LIME, Scientific Name :  Citrus Latifolia

Have originated from Southeast Asia(with some saying it came from Tahiti), LIME (or Dayap, in Tagalog) is a close cousin of Lemon. Lime (or Lemon) is also the best friend of Tequila and Margarita (femme fatales both). The fruit was once used by sailors to fight Scurvy (they initially used Lemon but ran out of it).

Health Benefits from LIME

• Lime helps in the reduction of Cholesterol
• Lime helps reduce risk of certain Cancers (like Skin, Breast, Colon) because of its atioxidants
• Lime oil has been proven as an effective Mosquito-repellant
• Well.., it is also good for Scurvy (although not as good as Lemon) because of its Vitamin C

LIME Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) VITAMINS
Vitamin A                              - 50 IU
Vitamin B1/Thiamine             - 0.030 mg
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin            - 0.020 mg
Vitamin B3/Niacin                 - 0.200 mg
Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid - 0.217 mg
Vitamin B6                            - 0.043 mg
Vitamin B8/Folate                 - 8.0 mcg
Vitamin C                             - 29.10 mg
Vitamin E                              - 0.220 mg
Vitamin K                             - 0.600 mcg

LIME Vital Nutrients (content per 100g) MINERALS
Calcium -        33.0 mg
Iron -               0.600 mg
Magnesium -    6.0 mg
Phosphorous - 18.0 mg
Potassium -     102.0 mg
Sodium -         2.0 mg
Zinc -              0.110 mg
Copper -         0.065 mg
Manganese -   0.008 mg
Selenium -       0.400 mcg

LIME Vital Nutrients (contents per 100g) OTHERS
Protein             - 0.700 g
Fiber                - 2.80 g
Carbohydrates - 10.540 g
Beta-Carotene - 30.0 mcg
Lycopene        - 0 mcg
Cholesterol      - 0 mg