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Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit




👉Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that has become increasingly popular in recent years.
👉Though people primarily enjoy it for its unique look and taste, evidence suggests it may provide health benefits as well.
👉Dragon fruit grows on the Hylocereus cactus, also known as the Honolulu queen, whose flowers only open at night.
👉The two most common types have bright red skin with green scales that resemble a dragon — hence the name.
👉The most widely available variety has white pulp with black seeds, though a less common type with red pulp and black seeds exists as well.
Nutrition Facts:
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👉Dragon fruit contains small amounts of several nutrients. It’s also a decent source of iron, magnesium, and fiber.
👉Here are the nutrition facts for a serving of 3.5 ounces, or 100 grams
✅Calories: 60
✅Protein: 1.2 grams
✅Fat: 0 grams
✅Carbs: 13 grams
✅Fiber: 3 grams
✅Vitamin C: 3% of the RDI
✅Iron: 4% of the RDI
✅Magnesium: 10% of the RDI
How to Eat It:
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Though it may look intimidating, dragon fruit is very easy to eat.
➡Select a ripe fruit with bright red, evenly colored skin that gives slightly when squeezed.
➡Use a sharp knife and cut straight through the fruit, slicing it in half.
➡You can use a spoon to eat the fruit out of the skin or peel the skin off and slice the pulp into small pieces.
Ideas for serving dragon fruit:
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➡Simply slice it up and eat it as is.
➡Chop it into small pieces and top with Greek yogurt and chopped nuts.
➡Include it in a salad.
Provides Several Antioxidants:
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Dragon fruit contains several types of antioxidants.
👉These are compounds that protect your cells from unstable molecules called free radicals, which are linked to chronic diseases and aging
👉These are some of the main antioxidants contained in dragon fruit pulp
➡Betalains: Found in the pulp of red dragon fruit, these deep red pigments have been shown to protect “bad” LDL cholesterol from becoming oxidized or damaged.
➡Hydroxycinnamates: This group of compounds has demonstrated anticancer activity in test-tube and animal studies.
➡Flavonoids: This large, diverse group of antioxidants is linked to better brain health and a reduced risk of heart disease.
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