Description

Dragon fruit is an exotic and delicious fruit, also considered a tropical superfood, because of its wealth of benefits. It is also known as pitaya or pitahaya, and some call it a strawberry pear. However, pitaya technically differs from dragon fruit (pitahaya), as the former comes from genus Stenocereus while the latter comes from Hylocereus.     

Pitaya (red dragon fruit) is one of the fruits loved by consumers. The pulp is rich in nutrients and contains a large amount of biologically active substances. Long-term consumption has the effects of health care and disease prevention.

Dragon fruit is low in calories and rich in antioxidants, making it a good addition to any weight loss diet. The fruit contains good amounts of fiber, lycopene, and carbohydrates as well as water-soluble vitamins such as carotene, vitamin C and B vitamins niacin and riboflavin. The mineral wealth of this fruit is also high and includes magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and sodium. 

Benefits

1)      Contains Good Amounts Of Nutrients

2)      Help Improve Your Brain’s Functions

3)      A Good Source Of Antioxidants

4)      Improve Your Cardiovascular Health

5)      Boosts Your Immune System

6)      Help You Lose Weight

7)      Good For Skin Care

8)      High In Fiber

9)      Has Anti-inflammatory Qualities

10)   Control Diabetes

11)   Aids In Eye Care

12)   Contains Iron

13)   Helps With Strong Bones And Teeth