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Health Benefits Of Juicy Lychees

Summer is upon us and monsoon is knocking the door for most of the cities. It is thus the best time to have the seasonal fruit, lychee. The juicy and pulpy tropical fruit is widely available in the market. We often have this fruit when the monsoon comes in. This is because lychees becomes sweet with rain water. Although you might get lychee in the market from mid summer, this is ideally the best time to enjoy this seasonal fruit.

Lychee not only tastes delicious, but the fruit is a powerhouse of health and nutritional benefits. Lychee is not well-known for its health benefits, however the wonder fruit is very nutritious. The juicy sweet fruit is a rich source of iron and copper which are required to increase red blood cells in the body. Moreover, lychees have pectin which protects colon cancer. It also has antioxidants that reduces carcinogens (free radicals in the body) which damages the body.

Apart from having health benefits, lychee also has beauty benefits. The fruit has Oligonol which fights ageing and reduces dark spots from the skin. So, to vanish the fine lines and dark spots, you can have lychee or even use it in your face packs. These are few amazing health benefits of the wonder fruit, lychee.

Health benefits of lychee:

Lowers heart diseases

Lowers heart diseases

Lychee contains a lot of beta-carotene and Oligonol which keeps the heart healthy and pumping.

Kills cancer cells

Kills cancer cells

This is one of the health benefits of having lychees. It prevents the formation of cancer cells and tumours which cause colon cancer.

Fights cold and sore throat

Fights cold and sore throat

Suffering form cold and a sore throat? Then this juicy fruit can provide instant relief.

Protects from asthma

Protects from asthma

Lychee protects you from the life-threatening chronic respiratory disease, asthma. So make sure to have this seasonal fruit this season.

Prevents early ageing

Prevents early ageing

As lychee aids digestion, cures constipation and flushes out free radicals from the body, it prevents skin damage and reduces early signs of ageing.

Aids weight loss

Aids weight loss

This is another health benefit of having lychees. It is low in calories, so aids weight loss.

Controls sweet cravings

Controls sweet cravings

Sweet cravings can be controlled by having this juicy and fresh fruit.

Boosts the immune system

Boosts the immune system

As they are rich in nutrients and vitamins like Vitamin C, lychee boosts the immune system.

Fights constipation

Fights constipation

Have lychees to cure improper bowel movements and constipation.

Aphrodisiac

Aphrodisiac

Boost your love life by having this wonder fruit. People can improve their sex lives by having this aphrodisiac fruit.

Story first published: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 19:03 [IST]
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