Limes are thought to have originated in Southeast Asia and were introduced into Northern Africa by Arab traders. From there it entered Europe through Spain sometime in the 13th century. Then it spread to the New World via European explorers. Sailors then relied on this Vitamin C-rich fruit to prevent scurvy.
The fruit has had a long history of culinary and medicinal use. It figures significantly in Indian and Persian cuisine. From its leaves to oil extract, limes have several therapeutic uses in Ayurvedic and other traditional non-Western medicine.
However along with its health benefits, limes also present minor risks that need to be considered in order to take full advantage of the fruit. Read on and discover the pros and cons of limes. Continue reading
