This fruit is quite common in South China and is often called “The king of fruits”, which is quite suitable. If it is the king of fruits, it should be the king of the health as well. This fruit takes very important part in Chinese culture, but for us is an uncommon sub exotic fruit.
It is approximately one and a half inch in dimension, with very interesting rounded heart shape and rough red skin. When the skin is peeled off, the pinkish succulent flesh of this fruit is clean and lustrous, leaving you to enjoy in its gratifying flavor. You will feel amazing freshness when eating this fruit. Let’s not forget to mention its sub-acid flavor in which you’ll enjoy while your body is full with Vitamin C and Potassium.
Health Benefits of eating this fruit:
The exotic fruit tree can be seen in southern China, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and The Philippines. It belongs to the soapberry family. It is stone fruit and is protected with a rough pinkish skin. The flavor is similar to that of grapes and very delicious. With a tangy and fairly sweet taste, this fruit has plenty of health benefits.
1. Oligonol
The long name is Oligomer Polyphenol, and it is a term for a polymer that has reduced molecular weight. This ingredient of this fruit is the first industrially low molecular weight polyphenol. It has got exceptional bioavailability which is scientifically proven. It decreases deep fat and post exercise exhaustion, facial lines, raises sideline blood circulation and stamina.
2. Prevents growth of cancer cells
Cancer causes irregular cells to separate and won’t be able to die. They may invade close by tissues or distribute through the bloodstream to other areas in the body such as the lymphatic system.
This fruit is actually a natural cancer treatment because it prevents developing of breast or prostate cancer cells. It is helpful because it retains the kaempferol and the quercetin.
It is good to know that it contains more Beta Carotene than the carrots.
3. Lowers the risk of heart disease
Cardiovascular disease is a term to indicate a heart problem while the coronary disease is a term to indicate blood vessels and heart problems.
The Journal of Nutrition discovered that this fruit is the second on the list of fruits high in polyphenols that are important for heart health. Compared to grapes, this fruit contains 15% more polyphenols.
Olignol was proven to increase the cardio performances. As we mentioned above, the lychee contains a lot of beta carotene which improves the immune system, prevents cancer and blocks cardiovascular diseases.
4. Boost up the immune system fight colds and soothe a sore throat
It protects the body from dangerous ingredients and responds well to antigens like viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Colds, flues or a sore throat happen as a result of a vulnerable immune system, and this fruit helps in boosting the metabolism.
This fruit has 40% more vitamin C than the orange juice. It provides 117% of the daily recommended dose of vitamins and minerals. Because of the vitamin C, this fruit prevents from colds, inflammation or pain.
5. Helps to lose weight
Besides exercises and balanced diet, eating this fruit is a very smart choice when losing weight.
This is low-calorie fruit that doesn’t contain fat and is full with soluble fiber. As we mentioned above, the oligonol is very beneficial and is good to know that its anti-influenza virus actions help in increasing the blood circulation.
6. Excellent for gastrointestinal health
Problems with this system may affect the nervous system and may cause a lot of other health problems.
Thanks to the seeds of this fruit, some intestinal tract problems may be reduced. Not only the seeds but other parts of this tree are highly recommended for stomach ulcers, diarrhea, as well as gastralgia. This fruit has also proved helpful with nausea, higher acidity, and dyspepsia.
7. Extremely high in potassium and copper
Just like we have mentioned in the sentence above, one of these minerals, the potassium, is very good to deal with the heart rate and the blood pressure level. Because of that, it protects from heart stroke and coronary heart diseases. The second one, the copper, is essential in the manufacture of red blood cells.
8. Deals with Constipation
Constipation occurs as a result of the lack of water that is soaked up throughout digestion. The lack of water causes dry stool and bowel problems.
Kids, when they are young, may refuse to use the toilet because of the bowel problems which will slow down the bowel movement.
Thanks to the soluble fibers that can be found in the Lychees, bowel problems can be reduced and the digestion improved. Furthermore, they clean the colon from toxic compounds.
9. Prevents Anemia
Anemia is a result of low hemoglobin levels and red blood cells. The hemoglobin contains iron and transports oxygen.
Anemia is often developed in poor countries as a result of bad nutrition. Luckily, the lychees and its amounts of copper can help in the development of the red blood cells, which will be very useful in the treatment of the anemia.
10. Fights Stress
A lot of health problems may appear as a result of stress and the B group vitamins that are present in this fruit can be of a great help. One serving of this fruit a day can provide enough amounts of the anti-stress vitamin B6.
11. Maintains Bones Health
It is a great source of magnesium and phosphorus that will keep the bones healthy and strong. This is also the only fruit that is rich with copper, the essential mineral for strong bones. Among these minerals let’s not forget the zinc, Vitamin D, and Calcium.
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