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Sailors (especially British sailors) consumed lemon/lime in order to obtain Vitamin C while at sea.
A lack of Vitamin C in the diet causes a condition known a 'scurvy' (which causes your gums to bleed and your teeth to fall out among other things). In olden times sailors at sea for long periods eating preserved food did not get enough Vitamin C in their diets and scurvy was common among sailors. When the cause of scurvy was discovered the navy's of the world began to introduce foods rich in Vitamin C to sailors diets, Lemons and Limes are rich in Vitamin C.
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What did British sailors eat to prevent scurvy?
lime juice
Why were British sailors called limies?
British sailors were issued lime juice as a remedy for scurvy.
How healthy is lime cordial?
Lime cordial is not a very healthy choice. It is lime juice mixed in with sugar juice. It has high amounts of sugar, therefore it is not considered a good drink to have if you're trying to watch what you eat and drink.
Why did someone in the 18 century had idea of giving sailors lime juice to cure scurvy?
because they are stupid
What kind of drink is Corona and lime?
Corona and lime is an alcoholic drink. It is a glass of Corona beer with some lime juice squeezed in it. You can add a lime wedge to the rim of the glass to jazz it up a bit.
A drink starting with L?
Lime Juice Lemonade Lychee Juice Long Island Iced Tea
What is a nickname for a British person?
A Limey, refering originally to British Sailors taking Lime juice to prevent scurvy
Why were English sailors called limeys?
English sailors were called limeys because the British Royal Navy provided them with lime juice to prevent scurvy during long sea voyages. The high vitamin C content in the lime juice helped ward off the disease, which was common among sailors due to lack of fresh fruits and vegetables.
A drink starting with the letter L?
lift plus lemonade lime juice
Amaretto Midori and lime juice?
A drink that has amaretto, cranberry, lime (maybe urine)
Register a new drink?
Andy freeze.... is lime vodka, lemonade and orange juice.
What is queens tar?
A tar is a sailor. An early British sailors were called a "limey" because they consumed lime juice to prevent scurvy.
