Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, comes in two varieties– one with white flesh, and one with a bright magenta-colored flesh.
A perfect Dragon Fruit Smoothie, made with a creamy blend of dragon fruit, apple and banana.
Here’s what else I love about dragon fruit:
* It’s rich in fiber, which may help to prevent against heart disease
* Fruit, in general, has been shown to aid in weight loss efforts despite its natural sugar content
* It’s loaded with antioxidants, like vitamin C and carotenoids, which have been linked to reduced risk of cancer and heart disease
* Dragon fruit contains prebiotics, which may promote a healthy gut
* It may help boost your iron levels. One cup of dragon fruit has 8% of your daily iron needs, and it also contains vitamin C, which is thought to help boost iron absorption.
* Dragon fruit has more magnesium than most other fruits, which is an important mineral that promotes bone health and food metabolism.
* The vitamin C in Dragon Fruit may help to boost your immune system
* Dragon fruit contains a variety of nutrients, most notably high vitamin C and iron.
