Why Belizeans love Lime

On very hot days a tall cold glass of freshly squeezed lime juice would be the perfect drink to relish on the deck of a lovely Belize vacation home rental.  Limes can be found in abundance can be found in any store or vegetable/fruit stalls at the markets. Lime juice is a refreshing drink that is also sold at most restaurants and food stalls throughout the country.


Limes are small hybrid citrus fruits, the size of a small orange, with skin green in color, flesh white and very acidic. Thus, the reason for its many uses. Having few in the pantry of your Belize rental for vacation is a great idea as you can use it in almost anything and everything from cooking to cleaning. Not only for its juice but also for cleaning chicken instead of vinegar, it can be used to marinatemeats for ceviche, or used as a garnish on the side of your favorite margarita.  

Take a peek in your Belize home rental’s backyard, you might be lucky enough to have a tree bearing fruit. Once you are able to harvest them you can enjoy freshly squeezed lime juice. Lime has a wide range of health benefits, and it tends to go scarce at times.

Limes are a rich source of vitamin C, B6, potassium, folate, flavonoids and the outstanding limonene. Due to its high acidity content it is used for health benefits such as for asthma, tired feet and soles, digestion, constipation, swollen gums, dry skin, inflammatory disorders and especially for cold and sore throat during the flu season. So, having these handy in your Belize vacation home rental is ideal and beneficiary for you and your entire family.

To learn more about the health benefits, many uses or planting a lime tree or two in aBelize Eco-community visit us at Better In Belize Eco Village or email us at info@betterinbelize.com


Location: Belize

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