LYCHEE:
Who will not have a fruit which is juicy and fleshy which will be probably delighful to have it in desserts etc?
Lychee fruits is a tall ever green tree.It is roughly textured red colour fruits from outside whereas inside it contains white and fleshy fruit.It is more cultivated more in china as well as in india.Lychees are used in several dishes mainly in desserts.Lychee fruits is cultivated in tropical region i.e in summer with high summer heat,rainfall,humidity.Lychee fruit contains many phytonutrients which is good for health.It also contains flavonids,polyphenols and proanthocyanidins.Lychees also contains vitamin C.It contain 119 % of vitamin per 100 grams lychee serving or 72 mg of vitamin C.This fruit contains more vitamin C content than oranges and lemons.
Scientific name :Lichi sinensis.
Family :Sapindaceae.
Kingdom :Plantae
Lychee fruit contain thin wings.The height of lychee tree is 15 meters and sometimes 20 meters.Lychee fruits will be mature in 82-112 days depending on the climate.Lychees are available freshly in Asian markets whereas it is available in all super markets now a days through out the world.Lychees can be stored in refrigerator but the taste of fruit will not change.When lychee is dried it will be called as Lychee nuts.
In india 5 years old lychee tree produce 500 fruits whereas 20 years old is producing 2000 to 4000 fruits.Lychees have been used in many cultures for the treatment of cough,obesity,neurologic pain etc.
Lychee fruit also have functional properties for the treatment of anti-cancer and anti-viral.According to medical research lychees helps in abdominal pain,tumours as well as swollen glands.In india lychee seeds are used extensively to make tea which helps in reducing stomach problems.It also contain potassium which helps in reducing heart stroke,thiamin,niacin,folate.
Benefits of Lychee fruit:
1.Anti-inflammatory benefits:
Lychee fruit contains anti-inflammmatory properties i.e Flavonol which helps in reparing the tissue which is damaged that cause because of several reason including more exercise.
2.Vitamin C:
Lychee fruit contains more Vitamin C than oranges and lemon.Vitamin C which is present in lychee is used for wound healing,cold,absorbing the iron in the body and strengthening the bones and teeth.
3.Cardiovascular problem:
Researches says that antioxidants,Flavonoids,fibers which is present in lychee fruit helps to reduce the cardio problems.Lychee contains oligonal compound which produce nitric acid,Nitric acid which expand the blood vessel and make the blood to flow properly and lower the blood pressure .Thus the pressure on the heart will get reduced and reduce the cardio problems.
4.Improves the digestion:
Lychees contains lot of water content thus soothening the digestion and relieve stomach ailments.If your frequently suffering from stomach problem it is better to consume a lychee per day.
5.Helps in weight loss:
Lychee fruit is a low calorie fruit.It contains 66 calories per 100 grams lychee fruit.This also contains alot of water and significant amount of fiber content.Lychee fruit also contains very less fat.Consuming the fiber rich fruit keeps your stomach full thus making the intake of food will be low.This make ideal for those who is looking to loose weight.
6.Instant energy:
A fruit which is rich in Vitamin C will provide a kick start to your day.It plays a essential role in production of enzyme and caritine which helps in beaking down the unwanted fat present in the body thus provides the instant energy.
Nutritional facts about lychee:
| Amt. Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 66 | |
| Calories from Fat | 4 | |
| Total Fat | 0 g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17 g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 5% |
| Sugar | 15 g | |
| Protein | 1 g | |
| Vitamin A0% | Vitamin C | 119% |
| Calcium1% | Iron | 2% |
Dis advantages of lychee:
- Lychee fruit contains high sugar level,Having more lychees will have seviere side effects and allergies.So a person who is suffering from diabetics should consume lychee in moderation
- A person who is allegetic to lychee should not consume it as it will cause seviere side effects and allergies.
- Pregnant ladies should avoid lychees maily when they are breastfeeding as it can cause infections to babies.
- Lychees can also cause internal bleedind so consume it in moderately.
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