Dragon Fruit

Introduction

Dragon fruits rich in antioxidants are also called pitaya. This is a fruit that can give you many health benefits. It is very nutritious.

Scientific name- Selenicereus undatus

Family- Cactaceae

English name- Dragon fruit, Night blooming cereus, Strawberry pear

Nutritional contents

• Vitamin C
• Anti-oxidants
• Iron
• Vitamin B
• Carotenoids
• Fiber
• Protein
• Low fat
• Sodium

Health benefits of dragon fruits

Good for heart health- Consumption of dragon fruit is beneficial for heart health. It contains Omega 3 fatty acids and Omega 6 fatty acids, which helps in keeping the heart healthy. The antioxidants present in it help in improving blood circulation in the body. The magnesium present in it reduces the risk of heart diseases like stroke and heart attack

Reduce cholesterol- Consuming dragon fruit also helps in reducing cholesterol levels and helps in increasing good cholesterol. Excessive amount of cholesterol in the body increases the risk of heart diseases.

Beneficial in stomach related problem– Actually, fiber is present in abundance in dragon fruit, which is beneficial for digestion. Apart from this it also contains high amount of water. Consuming dragon fruit helps in bowel movement.

Eliminate anemia- People who suffer from anemia are also advised to eat dragon fruit. Due to lack of blood in the body, one may feel tired and weal. Actually, dragon fruit contains plenty of iron, which increases the level of hemoglobin in the body.

Increases immunity- Consuming dragon fruit strengthens immunity. Due to weak immune system of the body, we can easily fall prey to diseases. In such a situation you can consume dragon fruit to increase immunity. Actually it is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which help in boosting immunity.

For strong teeth and bones-Consuming dragon fruit strengthens bones and teeth. Actually, calcium and phosphorus are found in abundance in it, which is beneficial for strengthening bones and teeth.

Diabetes- Dragon fruit contains natural antioxidant effects as well as flavonoids, phenolic acids, ascorbic acid and fiber. All these elements can help in controlling the amount of sugar in the blood.

Beneficial in dengue- The use of dragon fruit can prove helpful in treating dengue. Dragon fruit seeds can be used for this. Antioxidant and antiviral properties are found in the seeds. Which can help in reducing the symptoms of dengue

Repair of body cells- Oxidative stress harms the body in many ways. It can even harm healthy cells of the body. In such a situation, the benefits of eating dragon fruit can be seen. It may help protect cells from oxidative damage.

Beneficial during pregnancy- Anemia during pregnancy can cause many serious problems like miscarriage, infant death at birth, premature delivery and other problems. At the same time, iron is found in dragon fruit, which can help in reducing the problem of anemia in pregnant women

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