Difference Between Lemon And Lime

Many people think as we know the majority of citrus fruits including lemons and limes are one and the same, but besides the similar shape and taste, they have many differences as well.

Lemon is known as Citrus Lemon scientifically, while lime is called Citrus Aurantifolia. Lemons are larger in size and have an oval shape, while limes are round. Limes have a pleasant green color and sour or sweet taste, while lemons are sour and bright yellow. Both fruits contain a lot of vitamin C – an average lemon contains about 53 mg. of the vitamin, while limes has 29 mg. Limes contain vitamin A as well, while lemons contain folate and potassium.

The fruits doesn't differ much in their nutritional benefits. They both contain a variety of vitamins and minerals as well as cancer-fighting compounds. Both citrus fruits contain limonoids as well, and are alkaline in nature and acidic in taste. Lemons and limes are powerful detoxifiers which can clean your body of toxins, reduce s inflammation and also treats a host of diseases and conditions.

Lemons and limes are highly beneficial for our health, which is why you should add them in your diet starting today. Adding lime and lemon juice in your daily food will definitely strengthen your body immune system, strengthen muscles, stops indigestion problem, build bones stronger, helps curb cold, fever, flu, phlegm in body during changing season and bad weather conditions, helps to fight against many seasonal diseases  and many more added factors that makes these two fruits the best nutritional and nourishment deficient person stronger. You will surely improve your overall health!