The memory of the older generation still has fresh memories of the times when a banana was considered the most exotic fruit, and the lychee did not even know about the existence of a wonderful fruit.
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What kind of fruit lychee
Its homeland is China. Lychee fruits grow on trees, whose height sometimes reaches 30 meters. Moreover, the fruits themselves are quite small, only about 2.5 - 3 cm in length. Lychee fruits have a solid, thin, reddish peel, densely covered with small, non-sharp spikes.
The benefits and harms of lychee
The fruits are rich in their vitamin and mineral composition. They contain vitamin C, which is so necessary in the season of viruses and colds. In addition, lychees are rich in B vitamins, vitamins E and PP and some others.
Of the micro and macro elements, lychee fruits contain iron and iodine, as well as other substances important for the body. The Lychee was appreciated by the Chinese since ancient times, not only for its high nutritional qualities, but also for its medicinal properties. In particular, due to the high iron content, this fruit was used for the prevention and treatment of anemia, including in young children. It is useful to use lychee for the prevention of iodine deficiency, especially for pregnant women. However, it is worth taking into account the fact that lychee is considered a highly allergenic product and, like all other exotic fruits, it is worth introducing it with caution.
Despite the high, up to 15%, content of lychee sugars in fruits, fruits are very useful for people with type 2 diabetes, as they tend to normalize blood sugar levels. It is not recommended to consume more than 10 pieces of lychee per day, as this can trigger flatulence, heartburn and digestive upset.
How to eat lychee
The fruits are tasty in fresh form, they are also dried, canned, prepared from them fillings for pies and pies. Not only desserts and drinks are prepared from lychee, but also sauces for meat dishes.