To begin, dragon fruits is a cactus based tropical fruit that has a crunchy texture, sweet taste, unique appearance and loaded with alot of health benefits like aiding in digestion. Researchers and doctors also suggest that, it is advisable to eat or even make a smoothie our of this fruit because it is rich in antioxidants which helps reduce the risk of having illnesses like diabetes and cancer.
Some people describe dragon fruits as a cross between a kiwi, a pear, and a watermelon and it comes in two different varieties, which includes red- and yellow-skinned varieties of dragon fruits.
Nutritional Values of Dragon fruits
In one 6-ounce serving of dragon fruit, you have the following nutritional values
Calories: 102
Vitamin C: 4 milligrams
Calcium: 31 milligrams
Iron: 0.1 milligram
Magnesium: 68 milligrams
Fat: 0 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 22 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Sugars: 13 grams
Health benefits of Dragon Fruits
Firstly, dragon fruits contain a high amount of fibre which helps maintain blood sugar levels and avoids rapid increase in sugar levels for people suffering from diabetes. Dragon fruits also contain a high source of vitamin C which is very important in boosting the immune system, making it a plus for a healthy life. Thirdly, this fruit contains anti-cancer properties that helps fight and reduce the risks of having colon cancer. According to research and doctors, just 1 cup of this fruit boost your immunity.
Furthermore, the fibre that is found in this fruit helps to reduce cardiovascular diseases and also helps ease digestion. Equally, this fruits contains a type of carbohydrate called oligosaccharides that helps grow a good bacterium called Flora, which aids in soothing digestion and makes you feel much more relaxed.
The dragon fruit with red colored pulp contains a nutrient called betalains wich helps reduce bad cholesterol levels in the body. Also, to make sure and increase your heart health, the dark seeds in this fruit are rich in Omega 3 and Omega 9 fatty acids which are nutrients that help you keep your heart in good health and also avoids heart issues. Another benefit of this fruit is that, it helps fight against aging skin, dry skin, sunburn and acne. Added to this, this fruit helps protect your hair, giving good and healthy hair, and it also takes care of your bones health, giving you strong and healthy bones.
Side effects of eating dragon fruits
In as much as this fruit has so many health benefits, in case you eat it and realize swelling of the tongue, hives, and vomiting then it is advisable to avoid eating this fruit.
Interesting as always. My first time seeing and learning about this
It’s supper amazing and I pray to taste it one day. I always love it when you give the side effect because some of us can exaggerate for Africa.
Waooo it’s good to know it helps to reduce the risk of cancer and ease digestion. Infact it’s all amazing
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Wow we learn everyday I just learned something new today thanks mama
My first time seeing this, thank you Doc for sharing
Thank you doc for sharing
I have never seen this type of fruit before
Leaning everyday I don’t know it
Wow amazing one is learning hear every day oo. Thank you Dr ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. I nova see this kind fruit before oooo
Thank you so much. I learn alot in this block.
Thanks mum,never heard about this
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My first hearing of this fruits and the health benefits are so good, thank you Dr for the knowledge you impact in us every day.
I’m learning names of fruits everyday and other names all by your grace thank you. I’m grateful
Interesting. Have never seen it and I really wish to have a taste
First hearing of this
Wow learning everyday and first time learning about this. Thank you ma’am for the free knowledge ?????
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R go learn all kind for here??thanks for sharing Doc.
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Amazing benefits ?. Wish I could have a taste
My first time hearing of this thanks
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Thanks.. First time hearing of this
Thanks for sharing mum❤️❤️
Thanks Mummy, never heard of this name before
Haven’t seen this until now thank u mamayo????
Very much interesting benefits. Mum I have never seen this kind of fruit oh. Thanks for the knowledge tho
Thanks for this ma, if am not mistaking this fruit is also call bit root? Wow the health benefits are so important.
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Super. First time learning about dragon fruit