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Some Basic Information About Lichies

Posted by Pallavi on Aug 27, 2010 in Diet

Lichies in Chinese means Happy life. As the name suggests, if lichies are eaten one can live for many years. These Lichies are mostly not only grown in China but also in Northern India, America and South Africa. They are flavouring and sweet in taste. Not only they have good taste but the nutrients present in them are also large in quantity.

100 gms of lichies consists of :

66 calories of energy
Carbohydrates -16.5 gms
Fibre-1.3 gms
Fats-0.4 gms
Protein-0.8 gms
Vitamin C- 72 mg
Calcium-5 mg
Magnesium-10 mg
Phosphorous -31 mg

If one cup of lichies are taken every day, then the daily requirement of all nutrients for the body are met.

Lichies contain ample amount of poly phenols which restrict the growth and development of cancer. The vitamin C present in this is a good medicine for heart problems. It is also more useful for the development of healthy bones and skin. It also gives resistance against common cold, fevers and throat pains. It also helps for good digestion. It is available as jams, jellies and sauce also.

Some Basic Information About Lichies

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