Dragon fruit comes from a plant that can provide four to six fruiting cycles a year but is capable of bearing fruit for 20 to 30 years.
Dragon fruit is native to Central America but is also grown and exported from several Southeast Asian countries, like Thailand. Taken from several cactus species, its luscious stem provides a uniquely delicious fruit. The flavor is slightly sweet, like a blend of kiwi and apple with crunchy texture. If you’ve never seen it before, it of course may seem a little strange.
I first came across this exotic fruit while watching the television show Chopped on the Food Network. While walking through Whole Foods Market, I saw it and of course had to try it. The one thing I like to do before eating anything lately, is checking out the benefits. Why should I be putting this in my body? How will it benefit me? I find doing that makes me turn to fewer junkie, unbeneficial foods. If I can’t find any benefits than I have no business consuming it.
Based on my research, the benefits of Dragon Fruit also known, as pitaya are endless. A bite of this wildly nutritious tropical superfood can deliver a wealth of benefits for the human body. They are rich in antioxidants, 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. Dragon fruits have zero complex carbohydrates, so foods can be more easily broken down in the body, helped by vitamin B1. The seeds of dragon fruits are high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that help lower the risk of cardiovascular disorders. Eating dragon fruit can help the body maintain such normal function as getting rid of toxic heavy metals. Be sure to scoop out the flesh, or quarter it and peel back the leathery skin eating only the white part with seeds and removing any and all residual pink parts, which are bitter. Also, you must only eat dragon fruit in moderation because it is high in fructose, which may be harmful to your health in excessive amounts. Too much of anything good, is bad!
Reasons you should add this exotic fruit into your life:
Treats Acne
Improves Vision
Promotes Skin Health
Provides Essential Moisture To Dry Skin
Promotes Healthy Hair
Lowers Cholesterol
Helps With Stomach Ailments
Lowers Blood Sugar
Improves Cardiovascular Health
Cuts Low Hemoglobin Risk
Helps In Weight Management
Prevents Cancer
Prevents Congenital Glaucoma
Boosts Immunity
Helps Suppress Arthritis Pain
Is Good During Pregnancy
Prevents Renal Bone Disease
Stronger Teeth And Bones
Repairs Body Cells
Improves Appetite
Boosts Brain Function
Cures Respiratory Disorder
