Food and Health Awareness | Dragon Fruit having Variety of Health Boosts
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Today I m here with the another one topic which is Dragon Fruit…
What is Dragon Fruit?
Dragon fruit is an exotic and delicious fruit, which is also considered a tropical superfood because of its wealth of benefits. It is known as “pitaya or pitahaya” which comes from the genus Stenocereus and Hylocereus respectively. It has its origins in Mexico, South America, and Central America, but New World settlers probably brought it to Southeast Asian nations like Cambodia, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines, where it remains an important part of the dietary fruit intake.
It is said that the best way to enjoy dragon fruit is to eat it as is and fresh. All you need to do is peal the scaly outer and then slice the inner flesh as per your liking or you can even scoop it out using a spoon. Add it to your fruit bowl or drizzle with a little honey and enjoy as a quick snack. It is also commonly used to shake up mocktails and other beverages as it tends to blend well with other flavors.
Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit
Boost immunity
Dragon fruit is loaded with flavonoids and Vitamin C which is helpful for immune system. It has high content of antioxidants which eliminates free radicals. It also contains Vitamin B2, B1, B3, phosphorus, calcium, protein, iron, fiber and niacin which maintains healthy immune system. Dragon fruit have impressive amounts of macronutrients. The study shows observed flavonoid and polyphenol and its effects on several cancer cell lines from the extract of peel and flesh of white and red dragon fruit. The extracts showed anticancer activities and the direct correlation between antioxidant effect and phenolic content which suggests that this extract is valuable ingredient in foods, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and neutraceutical applications. This is because of immune boosting properties.
Detoxifies the Body
Antioxidant-rich dragon fruits help in detoxification by flushing out the waste metals and toxins from the body. This, in turn, aids in weight loss.
Controls Diabetes
Regular consumption of dragon fruit is linked to a reduction in the blood sugar levels, which is great for people suffering from type 2 diabetes. Also, this fruit aids in lowering oxidative stress and aortic stiffness, two major chronic diseases affecting people all over the globe.
Slows down aging process
Antioxidants in form of Vitamin C helps to make skin firm and tight providing a youthful appearance. Moreover, phosphorus found in Dragon fruit promotes anti-aging properties. Phosphorus is a vital mineral found in every body cells that makes about one percent of total body weight. As it is found in every cell, it effectively repairs cells which is vital for youthfulness of skin and prevents premature aging.
Healthy heart
The study shows that Dragon fruit lowers bad cholesterol by promoting good cholesterol which makes it a great cholesterol lowering food. Additionally, being a great source of monounsaturated fats, it maintains healthy heart. The tiny seeds found in Dragon fruit are a source of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. The research shows that Omega-6s and Omega-3s could lower triglycerides reducing the chances of cardiovascular problems.
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This is a nice fruit with full of vitamins. If we take one regularly, can prevent cold. Very nice and informative post to share with everyone. Thanks.
thank u so much @whitestorm one small fruit meets 1 percent of the daily value & dragon fruit is an even better source of iron, meeting 8 percent of the daily value.
I must try this fruit 🍈
hello @mikeshow u should try this fruit. its very beneficial for health.