LIME

Lime belongs to the citrus family, it's a citrus fruit, typically round in shape green in colour, and contains acidic juice. Lime is a unique fruit; loaded with several vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C that fights infections, potassium that lowers the blood pressure, magnesium, etc. Lime is used for culinary purpose, manufacturing of perfumes and skin care products, certain cocktail drinks, etc. It is highly beneficial, some of its benefits are as follows:
TREATS CHOLERA: Cholera is a deadly disease usually caused by bacteria that travel through food. A popular bacteria that causes cholera is E.coli. Lime contains anti-bacteria that fights cholera, studies have shown that cholera infected people's conditions got alleviated  when fed with lime juice and rice.
CLEARS SCARES AND BLEMISHES: scares and blemishes on skin surfaces( face, chest, back, etc.) are cleared by topical use of lime juice. These scares and blemishes are caused by pimples or acnes. They have a way of sapping people's self confidence level. Bring your skin to the lime light by taking the advantage of the anti-bacteria properties loaded in lime.
PREVENTS CANCER: Lime contains antioxidants and bioflavonoid, which inhibits the growth of cancerous cells in the body. Thus, lime helps to prevent cancer.
ALLEVIATES CONSTIPATION: Lime is a citrus fruit, it's acidic contents has the ability of clearing the excretory system, stimulate bowel activity and improve digestion. When all these metabolic activities are in shape, constipation can not even surface.
PROMOTES HEART'S HEALTH: Potassium lowers blood pressure in an amazing way, thus improving blood circulation. Stroke, heart attack, and other related heart diseases arise as a result of high blood pressure and high cholesterol.  Lime is a good source of potassium; with lime your heart will be in good health.
AIDS WEIGHT LOSS: Excess calories and fats in the body lead to unhealthy weight. People tend to part with a lot of money in their bid to loss weight. It is a known fact that if you look good in terms of your weight, it boost your self confidence and self-esteem levels. Lime aids weight loss because, the citric acids it contains boost metabolism. Try squeeze some lime juice into a glass of water and drink every morning. Your metabolism will improve, you are on your way to shedding those unwanted flabs and fats. You will become shapy and sexy.

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