Nutritional Benefits of Lychee

 Nutritionally, lychees actually provide many of the same health benefits as fruits such as strawberries and blueberries

Thieu lychees have a variety of antioxidants as well as dietary fibre and no saturated fats or cholesterol. Lychees, like citrus fruits, are an excellent source of vitamin C. Furthermore, they are a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, niacin, and folates. Lychees also carry a very good amount of minerals like kalium, potassium and copper.

Health benefits of lychee fruit:

-         Provides a huge amount of water and energy

-         Supplies a rich source of highly-recommended anti-oxidants

-         Stimulates blood circulation

-         Prevents cancers

-         Relieves pain

-         Promotes digestive system’s health

In traditional Vietnam medicine, lychee is used as a remedy for fever, constipation, poor blood circulation, ect. However, people with diabates are recommended to consume a limited amount of lychee fruit.

(Source: Vietnam National Institute of Nutrition)