The taste of lychee is sweet, but astringent, with a slight hint of wine. And the name of the fruit itself means “giving pleasure” or “fruit of love”. That is how it is defined in India. In the center of the pulp is a rather large seed.
What is useful lychee
Lychee contains a large amount of vitamins: C, E, K, group B, PP, N. A lot of fruits and minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, sodium, iodine and others.
Lychee is useful for people with diseases of the cardiovascular system, for the prevention of atherosclerosis.
Fruit pulp juice relieves pain in neurological diseases and increases working capacity. The fruit has a low calorie content), which allows it to be used as part of a diet. The beneficial properties of lychee are the action of vitamin C, which is a natural antioxidant.
How many lychee can you eat per day
Lychee contains polyphenols, which protect the cells of the body from the damaging effects of toxic compounds. The daily norm of litchi per day for adults is 10-12 pieces, and for children 3-5.
How to eat lychee fruit
The peel of the lychee is dense, but thin, so it is not difficult to deal with it. To peel the fruit, cut the shell with the tip of a knife or tear it with your fingers, and then simply remove it with your hands. In the middle of the peeled fruits you will find large seeds. Take them out - they're inedible.
