Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit
Dragon Fruit, also known as Pitaya is one of the cactus group fruit. Dragon Fruits are grown in countries of Asia like Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand,Philippines, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Bangladesh. Dragon Fruits are also native to Okinawa, Hawaii, Israel, northern Australiaand southern part of China. Dragon fruit are available in 3 colors-Pink with white flesh, pink with red flesh and yellow with white flesh. Dragon fruits are low calorie and hold various nutrients such as Vitamin C, Calcium, phosphorus, etc.

Dragon Fruit's sweet and crunchy taste makes it wonderful to eat with the flavor of kiwi and pear crossing.

Dragon fruits supplements fibre which is ideal for laxative and liver, this fruit is perfect for all types of diets. People suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity can switch to Dragon Fruit for their wellness. Recent studies have revealed that regular consumption of Dragon Fruit helps in weight reduction, maintaining a ideal balanced body without any side effects. Dragon Fruits mostly blooms during the night times. Bats plays a vital role in the pollination of Dragon Fruits. Dragon Fruit is also helpful in maintaining blood glucose level. Dry dragon fruit is 10 times more healthier than a fresh dragon fruit.

Dragon fruits can be used as desert, in juice, ice creams or in cocktails.

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