LYCHEE (CHINESE PLUM)
Nutritional value
A rich source of vitamin C, mineral salts, phosphorus, calcium, iron, polyphenol.
The Healing Power
It is considered to be an effective prophylactic remedy against cancer and atherosclerosis.
How to eat lychee
Peel the fruit and remove the nut from the pulp. Sweet and juicy lychee can be combined with lime, ginger and coconut. They are often used in sorbets and cocktails.
MANGO
Nutritional value
Source of vitamins C, B, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium.
The Healing Power
It helps to improve the immune system and is used for the prevention of eye diseases. Mango stimulates the activity of the kidneys, intestines and acts as a mild laxative.
How to eat mango
Cube or slice mango with a knife and eat with a fork. This is an excellent ingredient for fruit salads and desserts. Mango sauce is good for meat and seafood.
CARAMBOLA
Nutritional value
It contains vitamins C and B, carbohydrates, calcium and phosphorus, oxalic acid.
The Healing Power
Pickled candied fruit is used against diarrhea, as well as to relieve hangover. This fruit is not recommended for people with kidney disease.
How to eat carambola
Cut it into slices and use for fruit salads and decoration of dishes.
PHYSALIS
Nutritional value
The source of vitamins A, B, C, protein and phosphate.
The Healing Power
It is useful for eyesight, helps with infectious diseases of the mouth and throat, it is recommended for diabetics. In Chinese medicine physalis is used to treat cough, fever, sore throat.
How to eat physalis
Use it as any fresh berry. Great dessert recipe: dip physalis in melted chocolate and cool it. This fruit shouldn’t be combined with meat and fish.