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DRINK@WORK

We've all had times when our mothers quenched our kiddie thirst for fizzy colas with home-made Nimbu Paani, or sipped it time and again to soothe an overstuffed tummy, but the wonders of the age-old concoction never seem to cease. Stressbuster, immunity booster, cold curer, skin cleanser, bad breath banisher… here's reminding you why you need to reach out for the legendary lemon'aid'.

Lemon live@office

Elaborate recipes may be a home thing; work hours call for easy lime times: 

Stock up on a few lemons in the cafeteria fridge, and some sugar-free sachets in your drawer. Make Nimbu Paani when you feel sluggish or when that dreaded headache hits.

Storing lime juice concentrate mixed with salt, is a better idea. It can last several months without losing freshness or nutritive value.

Add a dash of lime to your cup of black tea to stay calm.

It's excellent, says the expert

Lemon juice is inexpensive, convenient, natural and can be consumed in many variations.
 
You can have it with kaala namak for digestive purposes, balance your cocktails with it, or squeeze some in Chana Chaat, dal, even soups and teas to add flavour and health
Nutritionist Dr Shikha Sharma

Citric creativity

Through the ages, both superstars and street-dwellers have sworn by the power of lime in varied tongue-tickling forms, to spice up the sip. What can be a better testimony than singer Beyoncé Knowles being an active promoter of the delicious lime detox diet? Here are some tasty blends you should stir up:

Beyoncé's Lime Detox Diet

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon
2 tablespoons of maple syrup
1/10th teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste

Method: Mix above ingredients in a glass of water, lukewarm or chilled Limewire sauce.
Whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Great with carrot, avocado or carrot based salads.

Hold that knife!

Too tempted? Here's when to keep that little nimbu off your menu:

>>When you've already had two glasses in the day.
>>If you have sensitive teeth or stomach ulcers.
>>If you are suffering from body pain, swelling or allergies.

Profit points

A quick recap of what you gain from one glass of lime juice:

>>Vitamins A, B, C and calcium, among other vital micronutrients.
>>Its oxygen builds vitality.
>>Clarity of thought.
>>Greater physical and mental stamina.
>>A flatulence-free post-lunch period.
>>Freedom from kidney stones, liver diseases and heartburn. 
>>An easy detox treatment.
>>Longevity.
>>A slim, fit body.
>>Has cancer preventing properties.
>>Known to help with asthma.
>>Its alkaline properties benefit individuals who are struggling with their pH level.

Nimbu maar ke

Zingy lime trivia to relish 

>>"Limey", a nickname for the British, is derived from the ancient practice of supplying lime juice to British sailors to prevent scurvy.
>>Lemon-scented socks are known to trigger a foot fetish.
>>The lemon originated in China and Chinese emperors were lemonade addicts.


I have relied heavily on the lime drink while I found myself unable to eat after the allegations were made
Tania Zaetta in a public statement