{"product_id":"lime-1","title":"Lime","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimes, like lemons, are handy for boosting the flavor of a dish while adding few calories and very little fat, sugar, and sodium. Lime juice and zest can be used in salads, soups, dressings, marinades, and dips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-2\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimes are an excellent source of vitamin C and other nutrients. Since they are typically used in small amounts as a garnish or accent, you are not likely to reap big health benefits from consuming limes in this way. But subbing them for creamy or oily ingredients could help you cut back on fat and calories, if that is a goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"lime-nutrition-facts\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-4\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLime Nutrition Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-5\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe following nutrition information is provided by the USDA for one lime, 2 inches in diameter (67g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-8\" class=\"comp theme-explainer mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp expert-content mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalories\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFat\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSodium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.3mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFiber\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.9g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSugars\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProtein\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-10\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-11\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA whole lime has just 7 grams of carbs, of which about 2 grams are fiber and 1 gram is (naturally occurring) sugar. The juice of one lime (about 1.5 ounces) has no fiber and about half the calories and carbs of a whole lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-13\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is no scientific study of the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/glycemic-index-food-lists-2242513\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/glycemic-index-food-lists-2242513\"\u003eglycemic index\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof lime juice, as is typical for many non-sugary fruits and non-starchy vegetables. This is because they contain little carbohydrate and aren't expected to have much effect on your blood sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-15\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlycemic load takes into account the amount of food that is eaten and how it affects your blood sugar and insulin response. A value of less than 10 is considered to be low; the glycemic load of a lime or its juice is 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-18\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-19\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs with most fruits, there is only a trace amount of fat in limes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-22\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProtein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-23\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimes also have only a small amount of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-26\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitamins and Minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-27\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimes and lemons, like all citrus fruits, are an excellent source of vitamin C. Just one lime contains just under 20 milligrams, a third of the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/vitamin-c-requirements-and-dietary-sources-2507041\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/vitamin-c-requirements-and-dietary-sources-2507041\"\u003edaily recommended amount of vitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor adults. Vitamin C helps with cell growth and repair, such as wound healing, and supports the immune system. Limes are also a good source of folate, vitamin B6, and potassium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"health-benefits\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-29\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-30\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile limes do contain healthful\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/phytonutrients-phytochemicals-2242002\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/phytonutrients-phytochemicals-2242002\"\u003ephytonutrients\u003c\/a\u003e, we typically consume them in amounts too small to offer much benefit. Their biggest contribution may be in replacing oil or salt in a dish to cut its overall fat or sodium content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-33\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFights Oxidative Stress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-34\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimes contain\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-are-the-benefits-of-antioxidants-2507083\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-are-the-benefits-of-antioxidants-2507083\"\u003eantioxidant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompounds, which means they can help cells fight damage caused by free radicals in the body. In turn, this can help prevent chronic diseases and signs of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-37\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncreases Iron Absorption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-38\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen consumed with iron-rich foods, especially non-animal sources of iron, vitamin C helps the body absorb that iron. This can help people (especially vegans and vegetarians) get sufficient iron in their diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-41\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReduces Kidney Stone Risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-42\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConsuming citrus fruits, including limes, can help lower the risk of kidney stones (mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and are very painful to pass in urine). The citric acid in these fruits helps slow or stop the formation of stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-45\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMay Help Treat Malaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-46\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne study found that when given with antimalarial medicines, lime juice helped to eliminate the malaria parasite more quickly. This may be because of the antioxidant properties of vitamin C and other flavonoids in lime juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"allergies\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Indian Market","offers":[{"title":"1 pc","offer_id":44522006380801,"sku":"vli","price":0.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7984\/6657\/files\/s174072524441932549_p5_i1_w1178_1afc9f69-2250-42d4-8e35-b3feb1ddc524.jpg?v=1709409592","url":"https:\/\/worldfoodsmart.com\/products\/lime-1","provider":"instafresh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}