Lime

Limes are a small citrus fruit, usually smaller than lemons and are oval or round in shape. They are approximately one to two inches in diametre with green flesh and skin. Lime can be either sour or sweet depending on the variety. Sour limes contain citric acid giving them an acidic and tart taste, while sweet limes lack citric acid and are sweeter in flavor.

Limes contain unique flavonoid compounds that have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.These flavonoids, called flavonol glycosides, have been shown to stop cell division in many cancer cell lines, but they are most interesting for their antibiotic effects. Limes are an excellent source of vitamin C, one of the most important antioxidants in nature. Vitamin C can be helpful for preventing the development and progression of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease and is also vital to the function of a strong immune system.