Battle Of The Citrus Fruits:

 Comparing The Health Benefits Of Lemons And Limes

 Lemons and limes are often used to make a variety of citrusy treats and drinks like pies and juices. They even share similar nutritional profiles and health benefits.

But lemons and limes also have certain differences. For example, lemons are slightly more acidic than limes.

The nutritional profile of lemons and limes

Lemons and limes offer similar nutritional benefits. While lemons contain more vitamins and minerals, the small difference doesn’t have any significant effects.

Acidity

Lemons and limes are full of citric acid, meaning both citrus fruits are more acidic than other kinds of foods.

The two fruits have very similar citric acid content, but lemons contain a little more on average:

• Lemon juice – 48 grams of citric acid per liter (g/L)
• Lime juice – 45.8 g/L

The many uses of lemons and limes

Lemons or limes are often added to foods and beverages because they have strong, sour flavors.

The citrus fruits are often used to make premade or freshly squeezed juice. Both lemons and limes are also used to make hot or cold drinks like tea or lemonade and citrus water.

Lemon and lime rinds have a unique, bitter taste, and juice or peel from the citrus fruits are a popular ingredient in marinades, salad dressings and sauces. Lime can be added to baked fish while a halved lemon can be stuffed into a roasted chicken.

Lemons and limes can be used interchangeably when baking biscuits, bread, cake, cheesecake, cupcakes, meringue pie, mousse, muffins or tarts.

Research suggests that the essential oil of lemon and other citrus fruits can boost one’s mental state via aromatherapy or inhalation. Citrus essential oils have antimicrobial properties, and they also help minimize skin inflammation when used topically. (MORE)

Source: Natural News