We have heard thousands of times about the benefits of lemon in water. After all, there are many dietitians who recommend a glass of lukewarm water with a little lemon in the morning to start your day.
This trend is also suggested by the dietitian of celebrities, Kimberly Snyder at Wellandgood.com as it is part of the morning routine for years. Some of the stars that follow it are Jenifer Anniston, Hilary Duff and Kate Blanchett.
A glass of water with a little lemon has many more benefits than we would imagine and is a good way to drink more water. It’s a clever trick to make the water a little more interesting and as many times as I have tried it, it has really worked.
But can we replace it with lime or other citrus fruits? Experts explain to us.
Citrus fruits have multiple benefits for our health and our diet. It is rich in vitamin C, iron, folic acid, thiamine, calcium and vitamin B6. So mom was right to insist that we drink our orange juice quickly before the vitamins leave!
According to Genail McKinley, a holistic nutritionist in New York and founder of theEATschool (coaching wellness program for women), citrus fruits are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber that are essential for health and well-being while protecting the body. from chronic diseases such as heart disease thanks to the carotenoids and flavonoids they contain.
Something I read recently that is really interesting and justifies my grandmother with her “medicine” is that orange pulp has more nutrients than juice.
In the same article according to Angie Asche, dietitian MS, RD, CSSD, citrus pulp contains more fiber and is preferable to drinking plain juice (strained, as many prefer).
Of course, plain juice has its benefits as it is rich in water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants and should be part of our daily lives.
But for the initial question, lemon or lime, Asche emphasizes that both fruits have similar nutrients so it is purely a matter of taste and taste.
For example, 100ml of lemon juice contains more vitamin C than 100ml of lime juice, so if you want more vitamin C it is better to prefer lemon juice.
The benefits of both fruits are undeniable for health, but according to research, lemons have anti-cancer and antioxidant properties, while limes have antimicrobial properties.
Therefore, both fruits have their pros and cons and are clearly a matter of preference although they should both be in our diet daily.
Finally, Asche suggests some of her favorites to make the water a little tastier, in addition to lemon, she prefers a few strawberries or cucumbers in her water so she drinks more water and stays hydrated! The strawberry sounds like an interesting addition and I will definitely try it since it is their season!
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