Thursday, March 15, 2012
Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus)
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| Common Names Dragon Fruit, Pitaya, Strawberry Pear, Buah naga and Pitahaya Scientific Name Hylocereus undatus |
Dragon fruits have beneficial properties for human health, such as balancing blood sugar levels, protecting oral health, prevention of colon cancer, reduce cholesterol, prevent and treat bleeding problems of vaginal discharge.
Dragon fruit is mostly consumed as fresh fruit as relieving thirst, because the dragon fruit contains a high water content of about 90% of the weight of the fruit. It was pretty sweet because they contain sugar content reaches 13-18 briks. Dragon fruit can also take the form of juice, juice, jam or preserves in various forms throughout the presentation presented to your taste.
Dragon fruit is mostly consumed as fresh fruit as relieving thirst, because the dragon fruit contains a high water content of about 90% of the weight of the fruit. It was pretty sweet because they contain sugar content reaches 13-18 briks. Dragon fruit can also take the form of juice, juice, jam or preserves in various forms throughout the presentation presented to your taste.
Nutrients content of Dragon Fruits
Nutritional values per 100 g
Sugar 13-18 briks
Water 90 %
Carbohydrates 11.5 gr
Acid 0.139 gr
Protein 0.53 gr
Fiber 0.71 gr
Calcium 134.5 mg
Phosphorus 8.7 mg
Magnesium 60.4 mg
Vitamin C 9.4 mg
According to AL Leong of Johncola Pitaya Food R & D, an organization that examines the red dragon fruit, honey, cactus fruit is quite rich with a variety of vitamins and mineral substances which greatly helped improve the durability and useful for metabolism in the human body.
"Research shows red dragon fruit is very good for the circulatory system, also gives the effect of reducing emotional stress and neutralize toxic in the blood." Research also shows this fruit can prevent colon cancer, in addition to preventing high cholesterol content in the blood and reduce levels of fat in body, "he said.
Dragon fruit also contains iron to increase the blood, vitamin B1 (to prevent fever), vitamin B2 (add to taste), vitamin B3 (lower cholesterol) and vitamin C (smoothness of skin and prevent acne).
There are 3 types of dragon fruit:
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| Pink skin and white flesh |
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| Pink skin and red meat |
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| Yellow skin and white flesh |
Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit:
- As dragon fruit is a good source of antioxidants, it prevents free radicals and protects from causing cancer and other health detriments from entering your body.
- This fruit helps in neutralizing the toxic substances such as heavy metals. Besides, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels can be reduced by consuming dragon fruit.
- Regular consumption of this aids in fighting against cough and asthma.
- This has high amounts of vitamin C and helps in healing bruises and cuts quickly, and enhancing the immune system.
- Vitamin B2 present in dragon fruit acts like a multivitamin and helps to improve and recover the loss of appetite.
- Vitamin B1 in this fruit helps in increasing the energy production and also in metabolizing carbohydrates.
- Due to the presence of vitamin B3, it helps in lowering bad cholesterol levels. It improves the appearance of your skin by smoothing and moisturizing it.
- It improves eyesight and prevents hypertension.
- As it is a good source of phosphorus and calcium, it reinforces bones, helps in tissue formation and forms healthy teeth.
- Regular consumption of dragon fruit decreases weight, thereby creates a well-balanced body.
- Dragon fruit is also helpful in reducing blood sugar levels in people suffering from type 2 diabetes.
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