Benifits of Lychee fruit
Health Benifits of Lychee : The lychee (Litchi chinensis) — also known as litchi or lichee — is a small tropical fruit from the soapberry family. Lychees are grown in subtropical regions throughout the world and especially popular in their native China, as well as Southeast Asia.
Known for their sweet and flowery flavor, they’re typically eaten fresh and sometimes used in ice creams or processed into juice, wine, sherbert, and jelly. They’re a good source of several vitamins, minerals, and healthy antioxidants.
Nutrition Facts
Lychees are mainly composed of water and carbs — which make up 82% and 16.5% of the fruit, respectively A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of fresh lychees provides the following nutrients. The table below shows the main nutrients in fresh lychees.
• Calories: 66
• Protein: 0.8 grams
• Carbs: 16.5 grams
• Sugar: 15.2 grams
• Fiber: 1.3 grams
• Fat: 0.4 grams
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Health Benefits of Lychee
- Good for Heart Health
- Good for the Brain
- Helps with Weight Management
- Good for Liver Health
- Boosts Immunity
- Good for Oxidative Stress
- Provides dietary fibers,
- Aid in digestion as it increases metabolism
- Contains Vitamin A, B, and C,
- Contains Flavonoids that help in inflammation.
Possible Side Effects of Lychee
Consuming lychee in excessive amounts may lead to side effects, but in rare cases. Some people may develop adverse reactions like:
Skin itching
Swelling in the throat
Swelling of the lips
Urticaria (skin rash)
Loose motions
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