RAMBUTAN

 

The rambutan fruit - or Nephelium lappaceum - is an exotic fruit indigenous to South-east Asia. The fruit resembles lychees, with a thin, leather-like skin and multiple spiky structures sticking out of it, almost exactly like a sea urchin. It has also been referred to as a "super fruit". 

Here are some of the health benefits:

Decreases unwanted fat.

The fruit can be effective in reducing the body’s fat content because of its high fiber and water content and low-calorie count.

Source of iron.

Rambutan is rich in iron - a nutrient that is essential for the human body to function. It is used by the body to transport oxygen from the lungs to the different tissues and its deficiency can cause conditions like anemia.

Skin and hair care.

As the fruit has high water content, it helps in hydrating the skin, making it soft. It also has a similar effect on the quality of hair.

Rich in Vitamin C.

Rambutan has a high quantity of Vitamin C. Consuming ten to twelve fruits can provide the body with 75-90 mg ascorbic acid. The vitamin helps avoid cell damage and enables the assimilation of iron in the body.

Improves sperm quality.

The quantity of Vitamin C in the rambutan is also very important for sperm development and a lack of it in males can result in restricted reproductive abilities. The ingestion of the fruit reportedly enhances both the quality and quantity of sperm.

Anti-Cancer.

Research carried out by the University of Chiang Mai in Thailand reportedly discovered that the fruit contains effective antioxidants known as flavonoids - several varieties of which are thought to decrease cholesterol levels and believed to have anti-cancer properties.

Improves bone density.

With notable amounts of minerals, including zinc, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium, rambutan helps improve bone strength and density, thus helping you avoid osteoporosis as you age.

Increases energy metabolism.

The range of Vitamin Bs in rambutan boost the metabolic pathways in the body which, in turn, also helps in energy metabolism, namely the conversion of carbohydrates into usable energy.

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