Lime juice is a delicious, easy to find and cheap to make drink. However, not everyone should consume it.
Dr. Bui Dac Sang at Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology says vitamin C-enriched limes have a lot of health benefits. They can help prevent cancers and heart diseases, slow down the aging process and help lose weight by burning fat. In oriental medicine, lime juice, peels and seeds can be used as medications.
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Drinking lime juice brings a lot of health benefit. Illustration photo by Pexels |
Limes can cool down the body, lower blood pressure, and bring various benefits to the digestive system.
The fruit is also beneficial for those who experience fever, migraines, coughs, phlegm, chest tightness, bloated stomach, belching and vomiting.
Fresh lime is also a traditional and effective way to deal with hangovers, as it helps people feel fresh and less thirsty after hangovers.
However, those with peptic ulcer or diseases related to the kidney, gallbladder or the digestive system are suggested to drink a limited amount of lime juice only, as lime juice will increase the amount of acid in their stomach.
People who have belching disorders are also advised not to drink too much of the juice as this drink may slowly cause digestive diseases. It is also advised not to drink lime juice when hungry.
It is recommended to mix lime juice with warm water and drink it 30 minutes after meals to avoid damage to the gastric system and stomach.
It should be consumed in small sips instead of being consumed all at once. You can add ginger, honey, salt, and milk to the juice if you want to diversify the flavor, and make the taste less sour and uncomfortable.
