Sweet, refreshing and healthy at the same time. Just like that is lychee, also called Chinese plum, a small, exotic fruit that can be an excellent snack or addition to sweet breakfasts, desserts or salads. In the winter season, you can easily buy them in most supermarkets, and they are often available at promotional prices.
These inconspicuous fruits contain a lot vitamin Cinterestingly, they have more of it than citrus fruits. Vitamin C intake helps maintain the body’s immunity, and also has antioxidant propertiessupports the condition of the skin, ensures better absorption of iron, and participates in the synthesis of collagen. They are also present here B vitaminsthat support, among others, the nervous, circulatory and immune systems; vitamin E, which affects the appearance of the skin, hair and nails, as well vitamin Knecessary for proper blood clotting and affecting the condition of bones. Lychee also contains minerals, magnesiumwhich supports heart health, brain and muscle function, calcium and phosphoruswhich strengthen bones and teeth, and influence immunity zinc.
Lychee contains valuable polyphenols, that have antioxidant effectthus supporting the body’s fight against the harmful effects of free radicals. They also reduce inflammation in the body, prevent premature aging and have anti-cancer properties. Polyphenols also have a beneficial effect on the circulatory system, among others reducing the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood, and also have anti-atherosclerosis properties.
Lychee you can also eat on a slimming diet, 100 g (approx. 9-10 pieces) contains approx. 66 kcal. However, it should be remembered that this fruit consists primarily of carbohydrates (simple sugars), so people who have problems with high blood sugar levels should not overdo it. It is best to add lychee to a meal, which is also a source of protein and healthy fats, which will lower the overall glycemic load. For example, you can prepare chia seed pudding with natural yogurt and lychee. Just mix 2 tablespoons of seeds with 150 ml of yogurt, set aside for a few hours, and put peeled fruit on top.
The sweet flesh of the lychee is surrounded by a hard skinwhich is not suitable for eating. The fruit can be easily peeled with a knife, just gently cut the skin and simply remove it. There is a seed inside the fruit, which is also inedible. You can eat the fruit like a cherry and spit out the seed or remove it with a knife.
Lychee fruits have white, firm flesh and pleasant, refreshing, slightly citrus-floral taste. They are perfect as a healthy snack and will also go well with oatmeal, millet or natural yogurt. You can also add it to cocktail and smoothie. You can also prepare a healthy one fruit salad with lychee. Put peeled and cut into pieces apples, oranges, kiwi, blueberries and, of course, lychee into a bowl. You can pour lime juice mixed with a little honey over everything.
It will also taste great Cold cheesecake with lychee jelly. These fruits also go very well with salads. Prepare your favorite salad, a mix will work great, e.g. with corn salad and spinach, then put peeled lychee fruit, pieces of goat cheese, slices of green cucumber, sprinkle everything with roasted almonds and pour honey-mustard dressing.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl, medonet.pl
