LIMES AND LEMONS

LEMONS AND LIMES 

Limes and lemons are citric fruit with same similar nutritional fact.(they are both genetically different but closely related). Both are acidic and have special chemical that may keep the brain cell from toxic substance in the body. 

Limes are small round green while lemon are yellow are usually large oval shape and bright yellow.

Lime and lemons come with variety of options for medicinal, culinary (though application through medicinal and pharmacological benefit are currently limited) But both fruit are used in almost similar ways (especially in kitchen but limes are not always used in some dish due to it's bitterness.since limes are more bitter they are often use for savory dishes while lemon are use for both savory and sweet dishes. That's why in most dishes you are likely to always see lemons rather than limes. 

TASTE

 Both fruit gives you same facial expressions, both tart though lemons are sweet but limes are usually bitter and sourer than lemons.

APPEARANCE

Limes are typically green ( bright shade of green), though some certain type of lime turn yellow as they ripen.limes are smaller and rounder also vary in size 1-2 inches in diameter.

Lemons are usually bright yellow larger than lime oval or oblong in shape vary in size 2-4 inches in diameter.

HEALTH BENEFITS

 Those into traditional medicine practice have been known to utilize citrus fruits most especially limes and lemons for medicinal benefits. 

Citrus fruits has lots of nutrients ( calories, carbs, fibre, fat, protein, vitamin C iron, potassium, vitamin B3 and vitamin B9) and other compounds, this compounds play a role in preventing heart disease and certain types of cancers including breast and colon cancer they are also rich in certain antioxidants and flavonoids beneficial to health.

USES

Both are use in cooking, food preservation as well as to impact flavor.

Essential oils from lime and lemons are also use for cosmetic and medicinal purposes also for fragance in many household cleaning products and antibacterial properties.

WEIGHT LOSS WITH LIMES AND LEMONS

According to some sources consuming lime or lemon base product can help loose weight though there is no scientific prove or evidence  that lemons base product help in weight loss.

RISK

Both fruit are good for consumption in moderate amount but can cause minor issue in some people such as worsening the symptoms of GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) due to there high acidity .it can also worsen heartburn.

WARNING

When using cleansing product that contains citrus or other irritating chemical use gloves to avoid contact with the skin

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