Why eat dragon fruit? Benefits and nutritional value of dragon fruit

Dragon fruit of the genus Cactus is also available in Bangladesh in abundance. It is produced in the country. The price is also within reach. There are three species of dragon fruit, the red dragon fruit or pitaya, the Costa Rican dragon fruit, and the yellow dragon fruit. The color of the red dragon fruit peel is red but the shell is white. The fruits of this species are more common in Bangladesh. Costa Rican dragon fruit peels and shells are red in color. The peel of yellow dragon fruit is yellow in color but the shell is white in color.

The sweet-tasting dragon fruit bears night-blooming flowers that look a lot like night queen flowers, tall, white and yellow. This fruit is also very attractive to look at and is eaten raw. Cultivating this exotic fruit is very easy. A tree becomes a tree when cuttings are planted. Dragon fruit can be easily planted in drums/buckets/grow bags or in soil on rooftops and does well in our country's climate.

It is low in calories so it is good for 'diet'. People with diabetes and heart disease can eat it easily. Dragon fruit contains a lot of vitamin C, so eating this fruit increases the body's immune system and skin.

Nutritional value of dragon fruit

Dragon contains, per 100 grams of edible

Water – 80-90 grams

Sugar – 9-10 grams

Protein – 0.15-0.5 grams

Fiber – 0.33-0.90 grams

Food energy – 35-50 kcal

Fat – 0.10-0.6 grams

Calcium – 6-10 mg

Iron – 0.3-0.7 mg

Phosphorus – 16-35 grams

Carotene – (Vitamin A Thiamine, Riboflavin little

Vitamin – B-3 – 0.2 – 0.4mg

 

Benefits of Dragon Fruit

1. Being rich in carotene promotes healthy eyes.

2. Increases digestion power as it is high in fiber.

3. Fiber reduces body fat.

4. Its protein helps the body's metabolism.

5. Calcium builds strong bones and healthy teeth.

6. Vitamin-B-1 produces energy by metabolizing carbohydrates.

7. Vitamin B-3 lowers blood cholesterol and keeps skin smooth.

8. Vitamin C helps the body to repair cuts and broken joints.

9. Vitamin B-2 helps the body to develop and fulfill the desire to satisfy hunger, thirst, sexual desire, etc.

10. Being high in phosphorus, it helps in cell formation.

Medicinal properties

• Regulates blood pressure.
• Increases immunity.
• In Taiwan, diabetic patients use this fruit as a staple food instead of rice.
• The fruit contains Phyto-Albumin and Antioxidant that prevents the formation of cancer-causing free radicals.
• Blood sugar is controlled by eating this fruit.
• Resolves chronic intestinal problems.
• Very useful for the liver.
• Studies have shown that regular consumption of this fruit reduces weight and increases the beauty of the body.