Pitaya
, also known as dragon fruit , a native fruit of the tropical zone of America that includes part of Mexico, like Baja California, Sonora, Jalisco, Morelos, Guerrero, Puebla, Oaxaca, and Sinaloa . Pitayas also grow in Nicaragua, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuado r. It has an ovoid form and is 12cm long.
This fruit is produced by a cactus that grows in top of trees. Its peel is of intense pink color and has big scales. Its pulp is white and it has a soft flavor with numerous and small black seeds that are edible.
Pitayas are eaten ripe with their seeds. You can prepare shakes, desserts , and even water with this fruit.
Thanks to its high content of vitamins , pitayas have many health benefits such as:
It slows down cellular aging
Due to its Vitamin C content, it improves the resistance to infections . It also helps with the generation of bones, teeth , and red blood cells .
It strengthens the immune system
It has been shown that consuming pitaya has helped prevent cancer and iron-deficiency anemia , and that is because the iron contained in this fruit is ideal to prevent degenerative diseases .
It helps with weight loss
Thanks to its low caloric and carbohydrates intake , pitaya is ideal to detox the body and to reduce abdominal bloating .
It improves eyesight
It contains vitamin A that helps to keep soft tissues in good condition, which improves vision in an environment of dim light.
It helps lower bad cholesterol
Pitaya has iron, calcium , and mainly fiber that prevent cardiovascular issues. To do so, you must consume it from 2 to 3 times a week.
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