Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit native to Mexico, Asia, and Central America. Dragon fruits are sweet fruit from cactus plants Hylocereus and Selenecereus. It is known as cactus fruit, pitaya, pitahaya, and strawberry pear. It taste like a combination of a kiwi and a pear. Dragon fruit has a low calorie and high in fiber and water. Also it provides a good amount of nutrients. Dragon fruit contains phytonutrients that prevent several diseases. Dragon fruit comes in three different types: red skin with red flesh, red skin with white flesh, and yellow skin with white flesh. There are many health benefits consuming dragon fruit such as
- Aids digestion
- Slows down aging process
- Boosts immune system
- Heart health
- Supports bones health
- Aids weight loss
- Lowers blood sugar
- Prevents cancer
- Contains antibacterial properties
- Improves Respiration