DRAGON FRUIT
“Selenicereus Undatus” content is rich in Vitamin C, E, Magnesium, Iron etc
Dragon fruit is high in vitamin C and other antioxidants, which are good for your immune system. system. It can boost your iron levels. Iron is important for moving oxygen through your body. and giving you energy, and dragon fruit has iron. And the vitamin C in dragon fruit helps your body take in and use the iron.
Although dragon fruit may not feature regularly on your grocery list, this brightly coloured fruit, with its white or red flesh and black seeds, may be worth a taste. if you’re looking to change things up.
Here’s what you need to know about this exotic treat, including its many potential health benefits, nutritional information, how it tastes, and the ways to eat it.
As the name suggests, dragon fruit is just that—aa fruit. It’s grown primarily in Asia, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Historians think it originated in Central America, though ancient Chinese Legend claims it was created thousands of years ago by a dragon in battle. who blew a burst of fire containing the fruit.
If you’ve never heard of dragon fruit, you might be familiar with its other names: strawberry, pear, and pitaya or pitahaya. Dragon fruit (or pitaya) comes from a cactus of the type Hylocereus. It’s a fast- growing crop, and the plants can produce for more than 20 years once established.
Given dragon fruit’s unique appearance, you might hesitate to give it a try. But Don’t let its spiky strangeness scare you. Dragon fruit will likely agree with your palate if you prefer sweet-tasting fruit rather than sour fruit. Some people compare the taste of dragon fruit to a combination of kiwi and pear. So if you’re a fan of these types of fruit, there’s a pretty good chance You’ll fall in love with dragon fruit. are different types of dragon fruit. The three main ones include: Hylocereus undatus (Pitaya blanca) has pink or red skin, white flesh, and black seeds.
Hylocereus polyrhizus (Pitaya roja) has pink or red skin, red flesh, and black seeds. Hylocereus guatemalensis (Pitaya amarilla) has yellow skin, white flesh, and black seeds.
Dragon fruit boasts several nutrients and vitamins for better health that are part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
(USDA) MyPlate guidelines If you’re watching your waistline and want To help reduce your caloric intake, you’ll be happy to know that 100 grammes (g) of dragon fruit (which you can enjoy in bite-size cubes). contains about 60 calories, according to the USDA.
In addition, the same amount of dragon fruit has about 2.9 g of fibre (10 percent daily value, or DV); 18 milligrammes (mg) of calcium (1.4 percent DV); 59 international units (IU) of vitamin A (1.2 percent DV); 40 mg of magnesium (10 percent DV); 2.5 mg of vitamin C (2.8 percent DV); 0.74 mg of iron (4.1 percent DV); 1.2 g of protein (2.3 percent DV). Because dragon fruit is full of vitamins and nutrients and offers potentially disease-fighting antioxidants, it probably come as no surprise that eating this fruit on a regular basis can have a positive influence on your health and wellness.
Here’s a look at some of the possible benefits you can receive from
dragon fruit. Dragon fruit might be the perfect food if you’re looking to improve your cardiovascular health and possibly help reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. The antioxidants in the fruit and its seeds (which are edible) provide
provide your body with omega-3 and omega-9 fatty acids and also help reduce total cholesterol, including the LDL "bad" cholesterol levels, according to a study all of which can improve cardiovascular health. Improving your cholesterol can help reduce plaque buildup in your arteries, which promotes healthy blood flow.
People who have a weakened immune system are more susceptible to variety of illnesses This can include the common cold, flu, and infections. Dragon fruit contains vitamin C, which can give your immune system a boost. and defend your body against foreign invaders (germs and bacteria) and free radicals. Free radicals are unstable atoms in the body that can lead to cell damage.
Not only does the immune-boosting ability of vitamin C help prevent cancer, But red dragon fruit also contains lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that gives red fruits' color.
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