The pitaya or Dradon's fruit is a fruit from Mexico and Central America that can be found in supermarkets in Europe between the months of July and December. We will know that it is a pitaya because its appearance, as can be seen in the header image, is unmistakable.
The inside of this tropical fruit is also really eye-catching. And it is that the pulp of the pitaya o Dragon fruit contains small black seeds. However, what interests us is not its appearance, but the benefits that its consumption represents for health, which are varied and really interesting.
- Combat anxiety and insomnia (infusion of its flowers)
- Improves circulation (infusion of its flowers)
- Prevents cardiovascular diseases (infusion of its flowers)
- Relieves minor pain (infusion of its flowers)
- Prevents constipation (better during breakfast)
- It helps to eliminate the retentin of liquids
- Prevents kidney stones
- Strengthens bones
- Boosts the immune system
- Helps lose weight
Regarding its composition, 90% of the pitaya is water, while in those that refers to minerals, stands out for its richness in iron, calcium and phosphorus. The vitamins it contains are B, C and E.
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