What's Cooking Aug 2nd, 2013 | Page 3

FUN FOOD FACT:

Did you know that limes increase in weight after they are picked? Also,they were incredibly important to sailors. British sailors took limes with them on long voyages to prevent a vitamin C deficiency. In fact they were called "limeys" because of the number of limes they would eat.

http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/files/fns/pdf/ffvp_fs_lim.pdf

Energy: 126 kJ (30 kcal)

Carbohydrates: 11 g

Sugars: 1.7 g

Dietary fiber: 3 g

Fat: 0.2 g

Protein: 0.7 g

Water: 88 g

Vitamin C: 29 mg (48%)

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