Dragon Fruit/Pitaya

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Vitamins and Minerals

Dragon fruit/Pitaya is highly rich in Vitamin C. Dragon fruit also has protein, fat, carbohydrate, magnesium, iron, and, fiber.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no” el_class=”essen”]

Essential to (Body parts/Functions)

Dragon fruits reduce the cancer risk. They can suppress cancer cells. They are also useful to reduce the risk of heart diseases. Dragon fruit plays an important role in digestion, maintaining type 2 diabetes, and managing healthy body weight. Dragon fruit potentially improves the balance of good bacteria in your gut. It makes your immune system better too.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]

Origin

Dragon fruit is native to Central America. It is also known as pitaya or pitahaya in different regions. It belongs to the family Cactaceae. Today dragon fruit is cultivated in India, Mexico, United States, Caribbean, Australia, Southeast Asia, and tropical and sub-tropical regions. This fruit is eaten raw and also served as juice. This fruit is also cooked like vegetables. Dragon fruit is used in making flavor drinks.

Production

Vietnam is the largest producer and exporter of dragon fruit.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]