Longan Fruit / Dragon eye fruit 용안 용의 눈

Longan Fruit / Dragon eye fruit 용안 용의 눈   a sapindaceous[무환자 과(科)] tree, Euphoria longan, of tropical and subtropical Asia, with small yellowish-white flowers and small edible fruits.   얼른보면 Loquat Fruit 비파(枇杷) 열매와 비슷해 보인다.   Loquat Fruit 비파(枇杷) 열매 157 KB <A href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ztMJlhC7J6w/TArghNp3zPI/AAAAAAAAAUU/kSfT7HdAwt8/s1600/IMG_2795.JPG">http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ztMJlhC7J6w/TArghNp3zPI/AAAAAAAAAUU/kSfT7HdAwt8/s1600/IMG_2795.JPG</A>   미국에 사는 한인들 집에서는 찾아보기 어려운 과일이다. 껍질을 벗기면 투명해보이는 베트남 과일이다.   Longan은 중국어 용의 눈 용안에서 온것 같다. 다른 이름은 영어로 용의 눈 dragon eye 라 한다.   - 아래 사진 참조 -   # Benefits of Longan Fruit / Dragon eye fruit   <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Logan</st1:City></st1:place> fruit can be eaten raw, dried or even frozen to enjoy later. No mater how it is used, the health benefits are plentiful.   1. Great source of vitamin C Just one half cup provides 80% of your daily vitamin C requirements. Iron absorption depends on vitamin C and combining longan fruit with meat increases your iron levels. Vitamin C also plays a vital role in immunity.   2. Antioxidants Antioxidants are our first line of defense against free radicals. These substances cause damage and generate inflammation throughout the body. Longan fruit is rich in antioxidants and can protect against heart disease, chronic inflammation and may even help prevent some cancers. 3. Better skin Traditional Chinese medicine has known the beauty benefits of the longan fruit for thousands of years. This magic fruit adds luster, shine and suppleness to the skin.   4. Heart health Chinese herbalists tout the direct nourishing effect of longan on the heart. Add this fruit to improve your cardiovascular system.   5. Other benefits Longan helps with blood production, most likely through the iron content needed to produce new red blood cells. It has been used for over 2000 years as a sexual health tonic. Longan fruit is also known to improve energy and impart a sense of calmness to the spirit.   ** Precautions Allergies to longan fruits are rare, but if symptoms develop seek medical advice from your doctor. Often the allergic symptoms are due to sulfur dioxide sprayed on the fruit as a preservative and not from the fruit itself. ------------------------ Nutritional Facts of Longan Fruit [ Dragon eye fruit ]   Nutrients / Value (per 100g)   Water 83 g Protein 1.3 g Carbohydrate 15 g Dietary fiber 1.3 g B1 (Thiamine) 0.031 mg B2 (Riboflavin) 0.14 mg B3 (Niacin) 0.3 mg Vitamin C 84 mg Calcium 1 mg Iron 0.13 mg Potassium 266 mg Magnesium 10 mg Zinc 0.05 mg Dried longan fruit Calorie 285 Carbohydrate 74 g Water 17.6 g Protein 5 g B1 (Thiamine) 0.04 mg B2 (Riboflavin) 0.5 mg B3 (Niacin) 1 mg Vitamin C 28 mg Calcium 45 mg Zinc 0.22 mg Magnesium 46 mg Potassium 658 mg Iron 5.4 mg ----------- PIC2, Dragon eye fruit 2.5 MB <A href="http://earthgiven.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/longan-fruit.jpg">http://earthgiven.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/longan-fruit.jpg</A>   ----------- PIC4, Longan Fruit 594 KB <A href="http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/longan-fruit-25771846.jpg">http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/longan-fruit-25771846.jpg</A>   ------------ PIC6, Longan Fruit w-leaves 675 KB <A href="http://www.nipahutgardens.com/prodimages/longannipa.JPG">http://www.nipahutgardens.com/prodimages/longannipa.JPG</A>     ----------- PIC8, Longan Fruit w-leaves 255 KB <A href="http://photos.cristinsculpture.com/gallery/fruits/yellow-fruits-tree.jpg">http://photos.cristinsculpture.com/gallery/fruits/yellow-fruits-tree.jpg</A>     -------