Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit

Dragon fruit is very versatile and can be served in many ways. Dried pitayas can be added in salads. This creates a healthy chewy texture. It can also be used as a topping in pizzas. If you are fond of eating breads, you can make your own dragon fruit jam or preserves. As a dessert, it is great to eat a fresh pitaya as a whole or as a compliment to ice cream. You can even use it as an ingredient in your homemade cocktail. With all these varied ways of eating dragon fruit, you will never get sick and tired of eating it.

The Pitaya is more commonly referred to as the dragon fruit. It is an extremely beautiful fruit that has dazzling flowers and an intense shape and color. The dragon fruit is usually a dark red color, although some types of this fruit are pink or yellow. The skin of the dragon fruit is a thin rind. The skin is usually covered in scales, and the center of the fruit is made up of a red or white, sweet tasting pulp.

Dragon Fruit Benefits

*As dragon fruit is a good source of antioxidants,  it prevents free radicals and protects from causing cancer and other health detriments from entering your body.

*This fruit helps in neutralizing the toxic substances such as heavy metals. Besides, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels can be reduced by consuming dragon fruit.

*Regular consumption of this aids in fighting against cough and asthma.

*This has high amounts of vitamin C and helps in healing bruises and cuts quickly, and enhancing the immune system.

*Vitamin B2 present in dragon fruit acts like a multivitamin and helps to improve and recover the loss of appetite.

*Vitamin B1 in this fruit helps in increasing the energy production and also in metabolizing carbohydrates.

*Due to the presence of vitamin B3, it helps in lowering bad cholesterol levels. It improves the appearance of your skin by smoothing and moisturizing it.

*It improves eyesight and prevents hypertension.

*As it is a good source of phosphorus and calcium, it reinforces bones, helps in tissue formation and forms healthy teeth.

*Regular consumption of dragon fruit decreases weight, thereby creates a well-balanced body.

*Dragon fruit is also helpful in reducing blood sugar levels in people suffering from type 2 diabetes.