March 23, 2009
By Ruth BustosI have always loved limes. They add a zesty kick to fresh fish, salsa’s and even water. It wasn’t until my roommate began commenting on how I consistently drink lime water that I began to really think about why my body craves and absorbs lime so well.
Lime has been found to aid with digestion, skin health, and weight loss. Personally limes for me are a great way to allow my body to relax after dinner and help with digestion. I also add a little bit of salt so that it not only gives me the benefits of lime but the salt (celtic salt) helps me absorb water faster and reap the benefits of being hydrated. Here is a closer look at some of the benefits of limes.
Digestion: Just the smell of limes induces the first step of digestion which begins with salivating. The acids that limes contain help with the breakdown of food. The natural oils found in limes encourage digestion and increase digestive juices.
Skin Care: The oil in limes is also beneficial to your skin. Lime oil can revive your skin by protecting it from infections, adding shine and reducing body odor. Just be sure to dilute the essential oil in a carrier oil like coconut or jojoba – plain lime oil on the skin can burn!
Weight Loss: A glass of water with lime juice is an excellent fat burner as well as a brilliant refresher and antioxidant drink.
If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of limes you can also visit this fun website where I found this great information!
http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-lime.html
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I like limes too… they go best in caipirinhas… I think that drinking a lime or two a day keeps the doctor away. I am also really excited to learn about how much good these marvelous fruits are doing for me. Perhaps this is why I have not yet gotten malaria or dengue… perhaps I will try using them in a soothing skin lotion.
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Ruth Bustos Reply:
March 26th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
I love that you are also excited about limes. It is interesting to look into what you are putting into your body and realize how beneficial (or hazardous) each thing is! If you do decide to use limes in a skin lotion you should share your recipe!
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Comment by Corin — March 24, 2009 @ 1:14 pm