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7 Little-Known Health Benefits of Lychee

Lychee — sometimes spelled litchi — is a white, creamy fruit encased in rough, red, leathery skin. Originating in China, the tropical fruit is known for its sweet and fragrant flavor. You can enjoy lychees fresh by removing the skin and eating the aril — the fleshy part around the seed, or by dehydrating them and eating them dry or adding them to recipes. In the northern hemisphere, lychees are in season in May and June. If you’ve never tried them, you’re...