Cousins: what is the difference between lemon and lime

Lime, like its yellow cousin lemon, belongs to the citrus family. They are also called "rutabagas." Unlike lemon, lime has green skin and sweet and sour flesh. These properties make it a favorite of experienced housewives who want to add a refreshing flavor to their drinks.

In addition to its pleasant taste, lime has several beneficial properties, making it a real green treasure for our health. It is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which play an important role in maintaining immunity and overall health. TSN writes about it.

Similar and different properties of lime and lemon:

• Nutritional value: Both fruits contain a lot of dietary fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. They are also similar in calories.
• Vitamin C: Lemon is much richer in vitamin C, which makes it more acidic than lime. Both fruits contain citric acid.
• Essential oils: Lime and lemon differ in their essential oil content, which affects their flavor. Lime, unlike lemon, has a slight bitterness.
• Storage: Lemon can be stored for a longer period, preserving its flavor. Lime spoils much faster – within 2 weeks. This is how long its nutritional value lasts.
• Use in cooking: Both fruits are used in cooking similarly but have some nuances. Lemon is often added to fish, meat, and salads, while lime is more suitable for drinks and salad dressings.

Useful properties of lime:

• Protection against oxidation: Lime is rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals, preventing oxidative processes in the body. This makes it an effective preventive measure against cancer and other pathologies.
• Immunity support: Thanks to its vitamin C, lime strengthens the immune system, helping the body to cope with stress and infections more easily.
• Skin beauty and health: Vitamins A, E, K and C contained in lime improve the condition of the skin, hair, and nails. Regular consumption of the fruit helps to rejuvenate the skin.
• Digestion: Lime pulp is rich in fiber, which has dietary properties. Eating lime improves digestion and speeds up metabolism, which can help you lose weight.

• Intestinal microflora: Lime supports beneficial intestinal microflora, helping to improve appetite.
• Detoxification: The fruit has antiviral and antiseptic properties, helping to remove toxins and salts from the body that cause edema.
• Cardiovascular system: Regular consumption of lime cleanses the blood of "bad" cholesterol, protecting against atherosclerosis and pathologies of the cardiovascular system.

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