Are Lychees Healthy for You?
The Bottom Line. Lychees Are Popular in Southeast Asia and China but Less Common in Other Countries. They Have a Sweet and Flowery Flavor and Are a Good Source...
The Bottom Line. Lychees are popular in Southeast Asia and China but less common in other countries. They have a sweet and flowery flavor and are a good source of vitamin C and several beneficial antioxidants. This makes them an excellent addition to a healthy diet.
Why is lychee bad for you?
Unripe lychees contain toxins that can cause extremely low blood sugar. This could lead to an encephalopathy, a change in brain functioning, said Dr. Padmini Srikantiah of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention office in India, who led the investigation in Muzaffarpur.
How many lychees should I eat per day?
Fresh lychee is a healthy choice to include towards the two cups of fruit per day that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends. One cup of lychee equates to 190 g of fruit.
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