The nutritional components, functions and effects of litchi

Lychee is one of the most popular fruits. It is available in early summer and tastes very sweet. It is the best table fruit. But lychees are not to be eaten randomly. Let's learn about it.

Nutritional content of lychee:

Lychee, also known as Danli and Hongli, belongs to the Sapindaceae family. Its fruit is spherical, heart-shaped or oval. It is native to my country and is a representative and famous southern fruit in my country. In addition to rich sucrose and grapes, the flesh also contains protein, fat, vitamin C, citric acid, pectin, phosphorus, iron, etc.; the kernel contains glycine and cyanidin, etc. Every 100 grams of lychee flesh contains 268 joules of calories, 0.7% protein, 0.1% fat, 15.0% sugar, 0.2% fiber, and 0.4% minerals, including 4 mg calcium, 32.0 mg phosphorus, 0.7 mg iron, 0.02 mg vitamin B1, 0.07 mg B2, 15 mg C, and 1.1 mg niacin. Lychee flesh tastes sweet and sour, and is warm in nature. The kernel tastes sweet, slightly bitter, and is warm in nature. Lychee fruit has the effects of replenishing qi and blood, regulating qi, dispersing knots, and relieving pain.

Litchi contains a lot of natural glucose. For example, the glucose content of high-quality varieties such as Nuomici and Guiwei is as high as 66%. Natural glucose has a special effect on nourishing blood and strengthening lungs, and has a special promoting effect on blood circulation and temperature production. Therefore, lychees can be used as a food therapy to nourish the body. For people with weak heart and weak lungs, eating lychees has the effect of strengthening the heart and lungs.

Related knowledge: Lychee is a damp and hot food, and there is a saying among the people that "one lychee can cause three fires". Therefore, if you have acne, sores, colds or acute inflammation, you should not eat lychees, otherwise it will aggravate the symptoms.

The effects and functions of litchi:

1. Replenish energy, improve intelligence and nourish the brain. Lychee pulp is rich in glucose and sucrose, with a total sugar content of more than 70%, ranking first among many fruits. It has the function of replenishing energy and increasing nutrition. Studies have shown that lychees have a nourishing effect on brain tissue and can significantly improve insomnia, forgetfulness, fatigue and other symptoms.

2. Enhance immune function. Lychee meat is rich in vitamin C and protein, which helps to enhance the body's immune function and improve disease resistance. Since ancient times, it has been regarded as a precious tonic.

3. Lower blood sugar. Lychee contains an amino acid that has the effect of lowering blood sugar and is very suitable for diabetic patients.

4. Reduce swelling, detoxify, stop bleeding and relieve pain. In addition to its well-known tonic effect, litchi can also be used for surgical diseases such as tumors, scrofula, furuncle, malignant swelling, traumatic bleeding and other diseases.

Things to note when eating lychees:

However, lychees are very hot, and some people will have sore mouths or nosebleeds if they eat too much. There is a saying in Guangdong: "One lychee is three hot things." People who are hot-tempered will have reactions if they eat ten or so. The popular solution is to drink an appropriate amount of light salt water or honey water.

Suitable people for lychee