benifits of lychee

Health Benefits:

• According to a Chinese book, the nature of the flesh of the lychee is warm and it can help improve the blood.
• The Chinese believe that lychee has the ability to relieve pain and shrink swollen glands.
• The health benefits of lychee fruit compliment the health benefits of the acai berry.
• Studies done conclude that the lychee fruit prevents the growth of cancer cells, particularly breast cancer. It is maybe due to the flavonoids content of the lychee pulp.
• Lychee is a rich source of vitamin C, a vitamin that the body does not produce naturally. Eating lychee can benefit those suffering from colds, fever and sore throats.
• Lychee helps the body to digest food properly for the best nutrition and an added boost of health.

Nutritional Content of Lychee: Great source of Vitamin C and potassium, it also contain phosphorous, calcium, magnesium and protein.

Culinary Uses: eaten fresh as fruits; canned and used to flavor jellies, ice creams and sherbets. The Chinese also use lychee for medicinal purposes and for making wine.