The season of the pitaya or dragon fruit has already started. As you can see in the image, its appearance is quite similar to that of an artichoke, although it has a pink to reddish color that makes it unmistakable, while its name is due to the skin in the form of scales.
Despite its name, the dradon's fruit it is actually the flower of a plant that grows in tropical regions. When we open it, we find a kind of sweet and refreshing cream whose flavor is reminiscent of a mixture of pear and kiwi.
Nutritionally speaking, pitaya is very beneficial for the body due to the antioxidant power and energy that transfer vitamins B and C. Its meat provides a good amount of fiber, while the characteristic black seeds contain healthy fats. And to top it off, it is a very low calorie fruit, but what is the best way to eat it? We like to put the spoon in it directly after giving it a cold hit, although we can also add it to salads and smoothies. In salads it can play a role similar to avocado, so it is best to cut it into medium pieces and put it on top.
If you are betting on a smoothie or smoothie, we advise you to add half a pitaya to the blender along with two large strawberries, 1/4 cup of coconut milk, the juice of 1/2 lime, half a banana and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and drink immediately to take full advantage of the antioxidant power of this delicious pitaya smoothie.