
Lime or Philippineine Lime also known as calamondin or Citrofortunella is a very important citrus fruit or plant that grows in the Philippines, it is famous for its juice and its various uses.
Its leaves have a strong fresh scent and the seeds when bitten have bitterness.
The Philippines is the only major exporter of Kalamansi and it is exported to various countries including Korea, Japan and the United States. This is due to the many health benefits of lime known worldwide.
Lime has many uses, from making a sauce to cooking a delicious dish, this fruit is definitely not missing from the dining table.
Beauty and health products have also adapted Kalamansi because of its potential effective benefits.
Lime looks like a smaller version of orange or orange, it is green in color and turns yellow when it becomes ripe.
Kalamansi has a sour taste and you can almost frown but Kalamansi still prevails in the heart and taste of the Filipino.
Citrus fruits like lime contain many vitamins especially Vitamin C, it has anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant benefits but besides, you should know the many health benefits of lime fruit.
We have gathered information for you and how you can use lime for its better benefits to your diet and health;
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1 Benefits of Lime Health:
2 How to plant lime?
3 How do you get the best Kalamansi benefits?
3.1 How to prepare Lime Juice:
3.1.1 Tips:
4 Nutrition Available
5 Lime on the dish
5.1 How to prepare Pork Porridge with Lime:
5.1.1 Ingredients:
5.1.2 Preparation:
5.1.3 Procedure
5.1.4 Cooking Tips:
6 Other uses of Kalamansi:
7 Benefits of Kalamansi leaves
7.1 Benefits of Lime Leaves
8 Conclusion:
Lime Health Benefits:
Reduces the risk of stroke - According to an American study, eating citrus fruits such as lime, orange and grapefruit reduces the risk of ischemic stroke for women. People or women who eat a lot of citrus have a 19% lower risk of ischemic stroke than those who do not eat a lot of citrus.
Blood pressure - Sodium should be avoided to maintain normal Blood pressure levels and thanks to the high potassium content of the lime which is very important due to its vasodilation benefits. According to the study, high English potassium consumption increases your protection against the disease by twenty percent.
Reduces the risk of cancer- Cancer caused by free radicals can be eliminated by consuming vitamin C, a type of vitamin that is high in lime and has a strong antioxidant. According to a study about vitamin C from citrus can colorectal cancer cells be defeated, but too much Vitamin C is needed to do so.
Good for the Heart - Lime supports Heart Health because of the fiber, potassium, vitamin C and choline that are beneficial for heart or cardiovascular health.
Diabetes - Lime is rich in fiber and studies show that high fiber diet lowers blood sugar and lowers blood sugar, lipids and insulin in people with diabetes.
Strengthens resistance - Vitamin C is the most popular immune system booster you can consume, thanks to lime which is full of natural Vitamin C which can help improve resistance against various diseases.
In the Philippines, you can buy vegetable lime for 60 pesos, a very cheap price or you can get it for free if you want to be practical.
If you want to have a free lime, you must have a plant or a tree or you can ask your neighborhood if they have it, below we will teach you how to grow a lime.
How to plant lime?
You can easily grow lime in your area and here are the proper steps and procedures you should follow:
Soak the dried bones overnight.
Wet the soil a little.
Plant the seeds half an inch.
Cover it with a plastic bag.
Let the seeds grow in a warm place with minimal sunlight for a few weeks.
Keep the soil moist.
Remove the cover and do not change the area until the plant is strong.
Lime Plant or tree can bear fruit all year round, Filipino adults always want to have lime in their yards because it is nutritious and also easy to care for.
How do you get the best Kalamansi benefits?
You need to consume lime or its juice to benefit from it, eating raw is not easy because of its strong sour taste, the easiest way is to make a lime Juice or mix the lime in a dish.
We have prepared an easy recipe for you to enjoy the benefits of Kalamansi.
How to prepare Lime Juice:
Take 7-10 pieces of lime
Slice it on top and squeeze the juice into a glass.
Add a little sugar.
Add hot or cold water.
Lime Juice is ready to drink.
Tips:
You can also use honey if the sugar does not work for you, you can also put lime juice in the refrigerator to keep it fresh and cold at the right time.
Honey is a nutritious sugar substitute that gives natural sweetness and adding a lot of lime will give you a better citrus or lime flavor.
Available Nutrition
1 servings (245 g)
Energy 308 kj 73 kcal
Vitamin C 125mg
Protein 0.32g
Carbohydrate 18.54g
Sugar 17.96g
Fat 0.14g Popular
Fat 0.011g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.022g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g
Cholestero l0mg
Fiber 0.1g
Sodium 6mg
Potassium 110mg
Lime on the dish
Sinigang is a popular side dish in the Philippines and due to its delicious taste, nutritious ingredients and popularity, many versions have been created by the Filipinos.
The price of porridge mix is increasing every year but do not worry because lime can give you the sour taste you need for having a porridge.
Pork Sinigang sa Kalamansi is one of the nutritious and delicious dishes that you should prepare more often with your family. Below is the procedure and it is easy to prepare.
How to prepare Pork Porridge with Lime:
Ingredients:
2 Liters of Water
3 pieces of ripe Tomato
1/2 kilo Pigs, Kasim
3 Night cut into large diced
1 cup onion cut into Quartered
2 pieces Chili length or chili length
1/2 cup Fish Sauce
1 pack msg
1 cup of Okra, Biased
1 cup of Radish, Biased
2 cups of Beans, cut to fit the size of the mouth
2 bundles of Philippine Spinach, leaves and fresh stems
32 pieces (125 mL juice) Lime, juice and seeds removed.
Preparation:
Preparation and cooking will only take 30-40 minutes, the dish can be divided into 5 servings, as it can make 350 grams of meat, 2 Liters of porridge in lime soup and 5 cups of nutritious vegetables. You can divide it into 70 grams of meat, 1 cup of vegetables and 1 cup of soup per person.
Procedure
Boil the water in the pot including the tomatoes.
When the tomatoes are tender, grind and add the pork chops.
Let it boil for 30 minutes until the pork is tender.
Add the onions, chili, and night to the first 15 minutes and continue boiling.
Season it with fish sauce.
Add the vegetable ingredients: okra, radish, bean and let it boil once and then Add the Spinach and lime and boil again, taste and season as needed.
If you think the cooking is done, serve it while it is hot for its best taste.
Cooking Tips:
If you prefer a thicker porridge broth, you can add more nights and grind them. Its starch content will thicken the broth.
To keep the porridge sour, just add lime juice at the end of the cooking process.
Other uses of Kalamansi:
Weight loss.
Skin whitening.
Preventing Decayed Teeth.
Eliminates body odor.
Treatment of dandruff
Meat tenderer
Thick hair
Parlor games
Benefits of Kalamansi leaves
Aside from lime fruit, did you know that lime leaves also have benefits not only for health but also in your daily routine. Some people are taking advantage of lime leaves and you can even start using it now, below are the 10 benefits of Lime Leaves that you can use every day.
Benefits of Lime Leaves
Anti-bacterial
Anti-fungal
Relieves irritation from insect bites
Carminative
oil
Deodorant
Food spices
Home aroma theraphy
Spice in fish
Air freshener
Conclusion:
Lime is undeniably of many benefits and this fruit has been painted in the rich Filipino culture. It has many uses and is a real gift for people who need daily energy and food.
Lime is almost free and very abundant in the Philippines, you can easily grow it, use it as a drink or even use it in a dish.
Don’t just buy instant juice you don’t know what’s inside, lime will give you an easy and natural way to keep you healthier and help you out of your basic needs or problems.
Lime is just one of the nutritious fruits from the Philippines, grow lime for nature and also for health.