Native to Southern China and Malaysia, the lychee fruit varies in shape from round to ovoid to heart-shaped. Plus, it has a thin, tough skin that turns to red or pink-red when ripe along with a firm, yet gelatinous pulp that is chewy and juicy with a sweet, fruity flavor. As a matter of fact, lychees are considered a super fruit! For one, they contain the second highest amounts of polyphenol antioxidants of all known fruits. Polyphenols are basically a category of plant compounds that offers various health benefits like boosting digestion and brain health, as well as protecting against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers.