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Lychees

The Basics

The lychee is a small tropical fruit, native to China. The edible portion is white and translucent, and is covered by a red, leathery rind. (Read more on Wikipedia.)

Nutrition

Aside from being an excellent source of vitamin C, lychees also contain a good amount of copper. Copper is an essential trace mineral that our bodies require to maintain healthy blood vessels. (See more lychee nutrition facts on Self.com.)