Description

Dragon fruit is a fruit tree of the cactus family that is native to Mexico. In Vietnam, dragon fruit is suitable for the climate and soil of the Mekong Delta, so it has a unique flavor.

The ripe dragon fruit has red skin, and its flesh has 2 types based on color characteristics: red flesh dragon fruit and white flesh dragon fruit.

Dragon fruit is highly appreciated for its nutritional value. According to a study by Life Hack, one dragon fruit averagely contains about 60 calories, 60mg of sodium, 8g of sugar, 2g of unsaturated fat, and 2g of protein as well as vitamins C, B1, B2, and B3, and essential minerals including phosphorus, iron, and calcium. 100g of dragon fruit provides 21mg of vitamin C, equivalent to 34% of vitamin C needed per day, and 3g of fiber, equivalent to 12% of the daily fiber needs. Therefore, dragon fruit is very effective to treat many diseases as follows.

• Aids in digestion: Dragon fruit can also cleanse the digestive system, improve poor digestion, and relieve constipation thanks to its high fiber content.
• Prevention of diabetes: The abundant fiber in dragon fruit can control blood sugar and prevent the risk of diabetes, and work for people with this disease.
• Relief of arthritis: Arthritis is a disease directly affecting and irritating the joints, even paralysis. Eating dragon fruit as a supplement in your daily diet can support anti-inflammation and reduce arthritis.

Some other beauty effects:

• Reduced signs of aging
• Acne treatment
• Treatment of sunburn
• Treatment of minor burns