Health BENEFITS of Limes:
High in Vitamin C
- works as an antioxidant fighting free radicals
- assists the body in making collagen protein
- helps strengthen the immune system
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High in Calcium
- helps build strong bones and teeth
- essential for proper nerve functioning
- aids in muscle contraction and relaxation
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High in Iron
- necessary for making hemoglobin in red blood cells
- helps store and transport oxygen throughout the body
- assists white blood cells in fighting bacteria
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High in Flavonoids (Phytonutrients)
- neutralize cancer-causing free radicals
- lower triglycerides and inhibit LDL cholesterol oxidation
- reduce inflammation in arteries and help prevent heart disease
High in Limonoids (Phytonutrients)
- activate bile flow increasing metabolic rate
- act as an anti-fungal and anti-viral
- reduce cancer risk and heart disease
Good Amounts of:
MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 medium lime = approximately 20 calories)
MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN
(grams per 1 medium lime)
7.1g
Carbohydrates
.5g
Protein
.1g
Fat
FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS
(grams per 1 medium lime)
1.9g
Fiber*
1.1g
Natural Sugars*
NET CARBS
(grams per 1 medium lime)
5.2g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs
*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)
Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.