Health Benefits of Litchi--
* Litchi is low in calories and is rich in dietary fibre.
* Lychee fruit is a good source of Vitamin C.
* Litchi is rich in calcium, phosphorus, folate,
copper and potassium.
copper and potassium.
* Lychees are high in riboflavin (or Vitamin B2)
that regulates red blood cell growth and
protect the body from free-radical damage.
that regulates red blood cell growth and
protect the body from free-radical damage.
* Niacin also found in litchi decreases blood levels
of cholesterol and lipoprotein, which may reduce
atherosclerosis.
of cholesterol and lipoprotein, which may reduce
atherosclerosis.
* Litchi fruit is good for digestion. However, "please
note that the seed of Litchi is considered
poisonous if eaten!"
note that the seed of Litchi is considered
poisonous if eaten!"
* Best eaten when fresh, it is also popularly consumed
in the juice form. It can be mixed with orange, peach
or apple juice!
in the juice form. It can be mixed with orange, peach
or apple juice!
* Frozen lychees are wonderfully refreshing and taste
like a sorbet.
like a sorbet.
* Lychee is used for a traditional full-bodied Chinese
dessert wine made of 100% lychee fruit.
dessert wine made of 100% lychee fruit.
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