Benefits of Dragon Fruit For You who Don't Know It

in food •  7 years ago 

Some of you may know and have tried this fruit,
But do you know behind this unique display of dragon fruit there are so many benefits.
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But before that do you know that dragon fruit is still included cactus plant species from the clan Hylocereus and Selenicereus, Dragon fruit was first seen in the country of Mexico and south America,
Which was then brought by the French in 1870 to Asia to be planted.
Now this fruit is already widespread in some Asian countries.

Dragon fruit that there are two types of color contents, red and white.
But somehow I think the colored white is sweeter and tastier than the red ones: v
And here are some benefits of dragon fruit :

1-Prevent heart attack

Heart disease is one of the most deadly diseases in the world leh because it is highly recommended to consume this fruit, because dragon fruit contains fiber that is useful for inflammation and overcome hypertension (lowering high blood pressure).

2-Lowers high cholesterol levels

One of the benefits of dragon fruit is able to reduce high cholesterol levels because dragon fruit contains high vitamin B3 so it will lower cholesterol so it does not become a more serious disease.

3-To maintain bone health

the natural content of calcium, iron and phosphorus. The content is very good for bone formation and maintain bone strength.
The content of vitamin C will also be able to increase our body in absorbing iron better.

4-Helps to form red blood cells

Blood is the most important component in the body, therefore consuming dragon fruit is highly recommended because there are vitamin B12 or riboflavin that can help the process of formation of red blood cells in the body.

5-Overcoming the entry of toxins into the body

Protein content contained in the dragon fruit can also help repel and neutralize toxins that are harmful to the body.

6-Prevent cancer

Cancer is a very frightening disease for all people, many experts say still have not found an antidote for this disease.
To avoid it experts strongly recommend eating dragon fruit on a regular basis.
Because the fruit contained a high enough antioxidant compound phytoalbumin. So it can inhibit the formation of cancer cells.
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The color of the red pigment in the dragon fruit is rich in lycopene, flavanoid antioxidant, and phytoalbumins, which serves to prevent the formation of cancer cells in the body.

7-Helps muscle formation

For those of you who may like to exercise and may also want to build good muscles, consume dragon fruit because there are proteins that can help muscle formation be more optimal.

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Maybe there are many more benefits contained in the Dargon fruit but what I want to say here is not just invite people to consume cucumbers but let us maintain health early on so as not to regret later.

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