Pitahaya (dragon Fruit) - Useful Properties

Pitahaya is better known as dragon fruit or strawberry pear. Its core is white with many black dots scattered across it. It is edible and extremely useful. Low in calories, dragon fruit is very suitable as part of a balanced diet. It offers a very good taste, a mixture of pear and kiwi. To preserve most of its flavor and nutrients, pitahaya is served raw - usually as a healthy breakfast or puree.

Nutritional value and health benefits

100 grams contain 21 milligrams of vitamin C or about 34% of the daily amount we need. Consumption of dragon fruit strengthens the body's immunity and natural ability to cleanse itself of toxins. Due to its nutritional composition, the fruits are also very suitable for dealing with constipation. Pitahaya seeds have a strong laxative effect, which makes them effective in stimulating bowel movements. The high fiber content - 3 g per 100 g. fruit - provides 12% of the daily amount of useful fiber. In addition, the seeds contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which have been shown to have a laxative effect. 

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Useful properties of dragon fruit

Dragon fruit can help with a number of problems and diseases:

Heart disease and heart attacks are the number one killer in the world. You can reduce your risk of heart attack by eating more foods such as dragon fruit. Two of the main causes of heart attacks are clogged arteries and stress. The fruit can help you clean your arteries and lower your bad cholesterol levels and raise your good cholesterol. Dragon fruit is also a good source of healthy monounsaturated fats that maintain heart health.

Thanks to the antioxidants and vitamin C in the fruit, you can reduce acne and improve the condition of your skin. This makes the fruit especially suitable for teenagers who often have problems with oily skin and acne. You can also apply the fruit as a face mask.

Thanks to the antioxidants in the fruit and their fight against free radicals, you can reduce the signs of aging and help your fresh appearance.

Thanks to fiber and low calories you can get rid of extra pounds. Increased fiber intake improves metabolism, stimulates weight loss. The sweetness of the fruit is enough to satisfy your desire for sweet food.

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that causes severe pain and immobility. Consuming pitahaya can help you fight arthritis. Dragon fruit has strong anti-inflammatory properties that relieve symptoms and pain.

Dragon fruit has a lot of fiber, which helps maintain normal blood sugar levels. Thanks to fiber, you can reduce the rate at which carbohydrates are absorbed and raise blood sugar. Regular consumption of pita can help maintain normal blood sugar levels and significantly improve your condition.

Studies show that men who eat a lot of fruits and vegetables high in lycopene have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. Tropical fruits, such as the dragon fruit, inhibit human cytochrome P450, which is associated with a higher risk of several cancers, including prostate cancer.

Dragon fruit is full of nutrients - antioxidants, phytonutrients and vitamins, especially vitamin C. Regular consumption of dragon fruit can boost your immune system. Numerous studies support the healing of the body and the improvement of protective reactions thanks to antioxidants that fight inflammation and free radicals.

Because the dragon fruit has a lot of vitamin C, it helps maintain a healthy respiratory system. The body's natural defenses fight viruses and bacteria, protecting the airways. If you suffer from asthma, eat more dragon fruit.

Ask not only has health benefits, but also helps our beauty, for this purpose you can make masks from fruit juice. It opens the follicles, which allows the hair to grow faster, in addition, it will be softer and shiny.

Contraindications

Pitahaya has no side effects, but isolated cases of an allergic reaction have been reported after eating the dragon fruit.

Dragon fruit can be added to smoothies, desserts, fruit and vegetable salads and wherever you want to add freshness and exotic appearance.