Pitaya

, also known as dragon fruit , a native fruit of the tropical zone of America that includes part of Mexico, like Baja California, Sonora, Jalisco, Morelos, Guerrero, Puebla, Oaxaca, and Sinaloa . Pitayas also grow in Nicaragua, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuado r. It has an ovoid form and is 12cm long.

This fruit is produced by a cactus that grows in top of trees. Its peel is of intense pink color and has big scales. Its pulp is white and it has a soft flavor with numerous and small black seeds that are edible.

Pitayas are eaten ripe with their seeds. You can prepare shakes, desserts , and even water with this fruit.

Thanks to its high content of vitamins , pitayas have many health benefits such as:

It slows down cellular aging

Due to its Vitamin C content, it improves the resistance to infections . It also helps with the generation of bones, teeth , and red blood cells .

It strengthens the immune system

It has been shown that consuming pitaya has helped prevent cancer and iron-deficiency anemia , and that is because the iron contained in this fruit is ideal to prevent degenerative diseases .

It helps with weight loss

Thanks to its low caloric and carbohydrates intake , pitaya is ideal to detox the body and to reduce abdominal bloating .

It improves eyesight

It contains vitamin A that helps to keep soft tissues in good condition, which improves vision in an environment of dim light.

It helps lower bad cholesterol

Pitaya has iron, calcium , and mainly fiber that prevent cardiovascular issues. To do so, you must consume it from 2 to 3 times a week.

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