Lychee

Lychee is a fruit which has an extremely juicy whitish pulp and is usually eaten fresh. It is very sweet and tarty in taste. The fruit is oval shaped. It has a very enticing floral fragrance.

It is covered with a rough texture which is pink in color and is to be removed before being consumed. It is very popular in China and India. It has an inedible seed. The sweet flavour of the seed is lost when canned; hence its flavour is best relished when eaten fresh.

Nutrition

Good amount of antioxidant Vitamin C
high amount of dietary fiber
loaded with B-vitamin components
Good source of manganese, magnesium, copper, iron

Health Benefits

Improves the immune system
Helps to maintain high blood pressure
Prevent early ageing
improve your heart’s strength
Excellent for the hair and skin

Purchase Guide: Look for lychee fruits with a bright red, pebbly textured rind, which indicates that they have reached the proper sugar-to-acid ratio.

Storage: Fresh fruit wrapped in plastic can be kept in a refrigerator for five to seven days and may be kept at room temperature for two or three days.

Lychee Lassi Recipe

Lychee contains a good amount of potassium. Potassium is required to maintain sodium level. Also high potassium is required to maintain fluid level i.e. Balance electrolyte. Thus it helps to maintain high blood pressure and it reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack in summer.

Lychee Custard Recipe

Lychee contains good amount of fiber and Vitamin B-complex which increase metabolism fat, protein and carbohydrate. Fiber rich foods has proved to suppress appetite and increase metabolism.