Another healthy food to add in your healthy diet is Dragon fruit. This dragon fruit is really new to me, but i know that it has been in the American/ Asian market for ages. I'm just curious how so many people in my country are now getting into this, This fruit was originally from Mexico,South America, Vietnam,Taiwan and South East Asian Countries. And whenever a new and healthy food is out I always make it a point to try that "something new to me" food and prove it to my self.
So here's another one on my list, Dragon fruit. So what exactly is a dragon fruit? This unusual looking fruit, brightly colored and named Dragon fruit is also known as Pitaya. I heard there's a story behind why it's called Dragon fruit, but don't know the exact story.
At first, i found the fruit a little scary, because it reminded me of the plant from that movie" little shop of horrors " the plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. hahaha! (I'm sorry but i was six then, and even though it was a comedy movie it scared the hell out of me.) But this fruit won't eat you but you will eat this fruit.
This healthy food is rich in vitamins and minerals especially vitamin C. Here are the rest of the nutrients that you can get from the dragon fruit.
Protein, Niacin
Fiber,Iron
Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Calcium, Vitamin A
It also has antioxidants, and we all know how antioxidant helps our body to prevent certain diseases or even cancer. This is one vitamin-packed fruit.The dragon fruit is best eaten by cutting the fruit in half and scooping the flesh out, like eating a sherbet. And best eaten when chilled. It has a refreshingly sweet taste. SO the next time you're looking for a new and healthy fruit to eat. Look for the dragon fruit. The name is too big to forget.
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How incredibly cool! I love trying new things, and saw something like this in a market a few weeks ago, but passed it by. Now I'm going to have to try it.
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I wonder how it tastes?
ReplyDeleteOh, I've tried this fruit! It's tasty! :)
ReplyDeletehi tracy i'll try to check that out for you
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing me. I've been trying to incorporate one new fruit/veggie a week. I've been an apples and oranges type of girl forever.
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Thanks for letting us know about this. I love learning about new fruit and how to prepare it. Now I'll be looking for it in the market.
ReplyDeleteIt tastes weird. Like pear and kiwi and apple all together!
ReplyDeleteI love this stuff
ReplyDeleteLoved these the first time I tried them, now growing some to ensure supplies! :D
ReplyDeleteI love trying new things, and I wanted to look .. but not found, until a friend told me that I could get online!
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ReplyDeleteDragon fruit prevent formation of cancer causing free radicals.
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