Health Benefits of Litchi (or Lychee) Fruit

* Litchi is low in calories and is rich in dietary fibre.
* Lychee fruit is a good source of Vitamin C.
* Litchi is rich in calcium, phosphorus, folate,
   copper and potassium.

* Lychees are high in riboflavin (or Vitamin B2)
   that regulates red blood cell growth and
   protect the body from free-radical damage.
* Niacin also found in litchi decreases blood levels
   of cholesterol and lipoprotein, which may reduce
   atherosclerosis.

* Litchi fruit is good for digestion. However, "please
   note that the seed of Litchi is  considered
   poisonous if eaten!"

* Best eaten when fresh, it is also popularly consumed
   in the juice form. It can be mixed with orange, peach
   or apple juice!
* Frozen lychees are wonderfully refreshing and taste
   like a sorbet.

* Lychee is used for a traditional full-bodied Chinese
   dessert wine made of 100% lychee fruit.

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