We have heard thousands of times about the benefits of lemon in water. After all, there are not a few nutritionists who recommend a glass of warm water with a little lemon in the morning to start your day.

This trend is also suggested by the celebrity dietitian, Kimberly Snyder, on Wellandgood.com as it has been part of her morning routine for years. Some of the stars who follow it are Jennifer Anniston, Hilary Duff and Kate Blanchett.

A glass of water with a little lemon has many more benefits than we might 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’ve tried it, it’s 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 nutrition. It is rich in vitamin C, iron, folic acid, thiamin, calcium and vitamin B6. So mom was right to insist that we drink our orange juice quickly before the vitamins run out!

According to Genail McKinley, a holistic nutritionist in New York and founder of theEATschool (a wellness coaching 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 “doctor wisdom” is that the pulp of an orange has more nutrients than the juice.

In the same article, according to nutritionist Angie Asche, MS, RD, CSSD, citrus pulp contains more fiber and is preferable to drinking the juice straight (strained, as many prefer).

Of course, plain juice also has its benefits since it is rich in water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants and should be a part of our everyday life.

However, for the original question, lemon or lime, Asche emphasizes that both fruits have similar nutrients, so it is purely a matter of preference and taste.

For example, 100ml of lemon juice contains more vitamin C than 100ml of lime juiceso if you want more vitamin C, you better prefer lemon juice.

The benefits of both fruits are indisputable for health, but according to research, lemons have anti-cancer and antioxidant properties, while limes are antimicrobial.

Therefore, both fruits have their pros and cons and it is purely a matter of preference, although both should be in our diet every day.

Finally, Asche suggests some of her favorites to make water a little more flavorful, besides lemon, she prefers a few strawberries or cucumbers in her water so she drinks more water and stays hydrated! Also, strawberry sounds like an interesting addition and I’ll definitely try it since it’s their season!