Monday, April 21, 2014

Health Benefits of Litchi

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.
* Lychees are high in riboflavin (or Vitamin B2)
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.
* Litchi fruit is good for digestion. However, "please
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!
* Frozen lychees are wonderfully refreshing and taste
like a sorbet.
* Lychee is used for a traditional full-bodied Chinese
dessert wine made of 100% lychee fruit.

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