Dragon Fruit |
Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)
Some of you may be have usually saw a lot dragon fruit in the grocery, mall or market. Do you know the benefit of dragon fruit ? even though it is called "dragon" it is not come from China actually dragon fruit or pitaya originally is come from Mexico and South America. This plant is brought by french from Guyana to Vietnam.
It has two variant, the white dragon fruit and red dragon fruit. Even though it has different colour, the benefits is still same. Both of them have a lot fiber, protein, vitamin B and C. But in the market the red one is usually has higher price then white.
White Dragon fruit |
Red Dragon Fruit |
Dragon Fruit Benefits
1. Bones And Teeth
Great source of calcium & phosphorus which work together to improve bone mass and prevent osteoporosis.
2. Nervous System
High in Vitamin B which aid in the formation of nerve cells and healthy fats for proper conductive signalling.
3. Eye Support
Contains Vitamin A in the form of carotene needed for proper color vision and prevention of night blindness.
4. Glowing Skin
Antioxidants and essential fatty acids for blemish-free, softer, tighter, younger looking skin.
5. Anti-Inflammatory
Provide alkalinity due to high vitamin & mineral content, helping to reduce inflammation and irritation in joints, and nourish healing wounds, cuts, bruises and scrapes.
6. Digestion And Metabolism
Incredibly high in fibre fro optimal disgestive health.
7. Cardiovascular
Prevent Cardiovascular disease, lower cholesterol & reduce high blood pressure.
8. Anti Aging
Antioxidants works against free radical and make your skin tighter & younger looking.
9. Immunity
High vitamin and mineral content to improve immunity and prevent disease & illness.
10. Cancer Prevention
Loaded with phytoalbumins, an antioxidants that prevents cancer-causing free radicals and blocks tumour cell growth. Also rids the body of toxic heavy metals.
How To Consume Dragon Fruit?
You can just peel the fruit and the meat of dragon fruit, it taste sweet and a lot of juice, or you can make juice from it. There are a lot of recipe of dragon fruit that you can try at home.
Dragon Fruit Juice |
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