The Dragon fruit is easily available all across Asia but in particular is consumed in south-east Asia. The fruit comes in a dark pink cover and looks like a miniature pineapple. Inside the fruit is filled with nutritious seeds and pulp that can be either pink or white. The dragon fruit is consumed largely for the immense health benefits it offers along with the great taste.
Here Are Some Of Them-
Complete Breakfast
For those who are always in a rush, the dragon fruit is a great remedy for an instant breakfast. It is sweet, high on good calories and doesn’t contain anything synthetic. It can be blended with yogurt or milk for a quick smoothie too for taking care of breakfast needs.
Aids Digestion
The dragon fruit is also very high on fibre thanks to the little seeds that you see all over the fruit. These seeds aid digit and thanks to the fibre content help you flush out toxins and improves digestion.
Helps You Stay Fuller
The little dragon fruit seeds along with the creamy pulp are not very easily absorbed by the body. Since they are fibrous, they also help you to stay fuller for a longer period of time.
Low In Calories
The water content in the dragon fruit is quite high like melons. Hence, when you are consuming it, not only are you getting the goodness of a regular fruit, but also high water content that aids hydration and makes the fruit low on calories too.
Healthy For Heart
There are elements in the dragon fruit that helps to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol in the body and replenishes the level of good cholesterol. It is right in monounsaturated fats that are great for your heart and prevent many kinds of cardiovascular problems.
Fights Cancer
Dragon fruit is also very rich in anti-oxidants that help the body to avoid free radicals. It also means that it is able to ward off cells that cause cancer. Basically the antioxidants are a vital ingredient in fighting disease and improving overall body functions too.
Anti-Inflammatory
Those suffering from arthritis in particular should try to have this fruit on a daily basis. Since it is an anti-inflammatory fruit, it helps in reducing pain related to swelling of the muscles. It also reduces inflammation in internal organs of the body.
Combats Diabetes
The high fibre content in the dragon fruit is known for stabilising the sugar levels in the blood. It basically helps to curb the sugar spike that occurs in the body because of changes in diet or hormones. Regular consumption of the same aids in combating diabetes.
Fights Aging
Rich in antioxidants along with many different kinds of nutrients, this is a must consume fruit for those who want to get great skin. Eat the fruit or apply the mask of the same.
For Hair
Juice of this fruit is very good for the hair, especially coloured hair. The juice of this fruit helps in repairing follicles and retains hair colour for a longer period. It also works as a conditioner.
Prevents Acne
Dragon fruit also helps in preventing acne. Just apply the mask on the face and leave it for 20 minutes. Then rinse off to prevent and treat acne.
Treat Sunburn
Dragon fruit also helps in treating sunburn. Application of the dragon fruit reduces sunburn and tan. It is rich in vitamin b3 that heals the burnt skin.
Manages Weight
Dragon fruit helps in weight loss too. Since you stay fuller for a longer time and get health calories, it aids in better weight management. So eat a fruit everyday!
Rich In Minerals
Dragon fruit is not only rich in fibres but minerals too. It is high on calcium, phosphorus, iron and other related minerals too.
Vitamin Rich
All your vitamin needs are taken care of by the dragon fruit. It is rich in Vitamin A, B, C and even E, which more or less takes care of the bulk of vitamin need in the body.
Improves Immunity
The rich content of nutrients in the fruit is a boon for those with poor immunity. Regular consumption of dragon fruit boosts immunity and prevents many diseases.
Fights Asthma
Being rich in vitamin C, the dragon fruit also helps to clear the respiratory system. This is in turn is vital for those who are suffering from asthma.
Treats Constipation
Those suffering from constipation issues should have a dragon fruit on empty stomach. This will aid digestion and also help in easier bowel movements.
Prevents Bloating
Being rich in water content means that dragon fruit also helps to balance water in the body. It is also rich in potassium that helps in reducing bloating.
Protein Rich
Proteins are the building blocks of the body and dragon fruit is very rich in this nutrient. Hence, it is a great source of protein for growing kids and the elderly.
Anti-fungal
Dragon fruit is also very rich in anti-fungal properties. Those suffering from regular fungal infections can get respite by consuming more of the fruit on an everyday basis.
