in this video we are going to talk about top 10 facts about pitaya dragon fruit
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notification to our channel for future updates the dragon fruit also known as pitahaya can be
found in abundance throughout south america and asia's tropical and subtropical climates
although dragon fruit appears strange its flavors are comparable to those of other fruits it has
been described as a slightly sweet hybrid between a kiwi and a pear in terms of flavor because the
fruit's outer skin resembles that of a cactus it is suitably named it has a brilliant green and
reddish pink color creamy white flesh and black seeds inside and is classified as a cactus plant
pitahaya is sometimes referred to as a tropical superfood because of its numerous health benefits
and the fact that it is less well-known than many other fruits and health foods
10. helps decrease bad cholesterol and high blood pressure dragon fruit is high in monounsaturated
fats which aid to keep the heart healthy it has the natural capacity to lower bad cholesterol
while increasing good cholesterol levels as a result having dragon fruit in your diet
can aid in the prevention of cardiovascular disease it also keeps the tissues around the
heart healthy which lowers blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems it minimizes the
risk of cardiovascular disease by alleviating high levels of oxidative stress nine prevents
cancer dragon fruit is high in antioxidants which help to reduce cancer-causing causes
eight reduces signs of aging dragon fruit contains antioxidants that tighten the skin and give it a
youthful appearance it also contains anti-aging qualities and helps to decrease wrinkles on the
face antioxidants fight free radicals slowing down the aging process of the skin seven helps
in good digestion the high fiber content of dragon fruit makes it an excellent treatment
for poor digestion and constipation protein is included in the flesh and seeds of the fruit
which helps to strengthen the body and preserve good health it aids in bowel movement stimulation
six helps maintain healthy hair the hair follicles are kept open by dragon fruit which helps them
to breathe and keep them healthy and silky it's fantastic for color treated hair five suppresses
arthritis irritation and immobility are two symptoms of arthritis that dragon fruit can
aid with the health advantages of dragon fruit for arthritis sufferers are so great that it has been
renamed anti-inflammatory fruit for soothes skin problems the vitamin c content of dragon fruit
makes it an ideal treatment for acne prone skin because it is high in vitamin b3 it can also help
to relieve sunburn skin and moisturize it dragon fruit when combined with cucumber juice and honey
can help soothe burn skin three regulates diabetes because of its high fiber content
dragon fruit aids in the normalization of blood sugar levels by minimizing blood sugar spikes
2. boosts immunity vitamin c b1 b2 and b3 calcium phosphorus iron protein and niacin
as well as other minerals and vitamins found in dragon fruit aid in immune system function
it aids in the prevention of respiratory problems such as cough colds flu and even asthma one helps
in weight management because it has relatively little cholesterol dragon fruit is a great food
that can be used in weight loss programs dragon fruit provides a long lasting feeling of fullness
and the fiber content benefits with weight management by increasing metabolic rate so that's
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