Dragon Fruit ( Hylocereus undatus) / Pitya
The dragon fruit –
indigenous to Central America , Southeast Asian countries, such as Thailand and
Vietnam. Obtained from several cactus species, its succulent stem provides the
uniquely delicious fruit with moisture in the arid climates where it grows.
Dragon
fruits have red or yellow skin (which looks a little like a soft pineapple with
spikes) and white or red flesh, but always the beginnings of overlaid leaves,
similar to an artichoke, and an abundance of small, black, edible seeds. The
flavor is mildly sweet, like a blend of kiwi and pear, and it has a crunchy
texture.
Dragon fruit is called as a "crazy" fruit, as its appearance is
so improbable. Dragon fruit is low in calories offers numerous nutrients,
including vitamin C, B vitamins, phosphorus, protein, calcium, fiber, captin,
and antioxidants.
It's proven to lower blood sugar levels as well as blood
pressure, strengthen bones and teeth, promote healthy blood and tissue
formation, strengthen the immune system, heal bruises and wounds faster and
prevent respiratory problems. The red dragon fruit contains lycopene, which
helps protect against cancer and heart disease
Dragon fruits have
phytonutrients. Rich in antioxidants, they contain vitamin C , polyunsaturated (good) fatty acids, and several
B vitamins for carbohydrate metabolism, as well as carotene and protein.
Calcium is present for strong bones and teeth, iron and phosphorus for healthy
blood and tissue formation.
The dragon
fruit strengthen the immune system and faster healing of bruises. The
seeds of dragon fruits are high in polyunsaturated fats (omega-3 and omega-6
fatty acids) that reduce triglycerides and lower the risk of cardiovascular
disorders.
Eating dragon fruit can help the body maintain such normal function
as ridding the body of toxic heavy metals and improved eyesight. Lycopene,
responsible for the red color in dragon fruit, has been shown to be linked with
a lower prostate cancer risk.
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