The fruit that comes from Mexico,
Central America and South America and has now expanded in Asian countries after
the plant was taken by the French (1870) from Guyana to Vietnam as an
ornamental plant. But by the Vietnamese and Chinese people considered his
blessing. Is Dragon Fruit also has health benefits for us? I will answer in
this article about the benefits of dragon fruit.
Fruit in the cactus family that
has always had the look attractive enough to make our eyes were fixed on him.
Dragon fruit flavor was very fresh and taste like a pear or kiwi, which is a
blend of sour, sweet, fresh sweet and sour. According to the sour taste of
dragon fruit most likely because it contains vitamin C which is quite high,
while the sweet taste that is dragon fruit contain sugar which generally contain
sucrose.
Several studies have shown, all
the fruit contains fiber and of the results of these studies can be proved
scientifically proven that fiber can lower blood sugar levels and reduce blood
cholesterol levels. Internationally agreed that the fibers as inhibitors of
cholesterol absorption and sugar. For the people with the disease of excess
cholesterol and Hyperglycemia is highly recommended to consume lots of fruits
and vegetables.
Research from the Department of
Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University
Putra Malaysia, examined the influence of eating dragon fruit on blood sugar
and cholesterol levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have not
been dependent on insulin. The results showed high density lipoprotein
cholesterol (HDL), known as good cholesterol, increased by 14.1% after four
weeks done. While the blood sugar levels of patients decreased 19.94%.
Conclusions from the study revealed that the dragon fruit has the potential to
help lower blood sugar levels and prevent the risk of heart disease in
diabetics.
Dragon fruit is also beneficial
for people with asthma, this is possible because the dragon fruit contains a
substance that phytopharmaca of plant origin and function in overcoming an
illness. Additionally dragon fruit found to contain more vitamin C has
antioxidant properties that are able to cope with all the free radicals in the
body caused by a disease, so it is useful to enhance the immune system and
reduce infections. Vitamin C in dragon fruit is also good for maintaining
healthy skin.
Dragon fruit with fiber and
vitamin C is also helpful to prevent hypertension. Dragon fruit fiber also
helps expedite and facilitate bowel movements so useful once to prevent colon
cancer. From an analysis of dragon fruit outside the country, it is said that
the fruit is also beneficial for eye health because it has high carotene
content. Besides meat dragon fruit can be used, it turns out that the new
dragon fruit bud will bloom can be eaten and cooked as a vegetable.
Several studies have shown that
the skin of the dragon fruit contains a compound that is capable of protecting
the capillary blood vessel flexibility and reduce the risk of rupture of blood
vessels, also has the potential to inhibit certain tumor cells. Basically to
note is that the processing of dragon fruit nutritional value is not lost.
Indeed, dragon fruit should be consumed in the fresh state as when it's cooked,
some water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin B and vitamin C is not resistant to
the heating process.
Indeed so many benefits of dragon
fruit which has been mentioned. But it remains to note that everything that
still needs more research with more complete data. Because there is currently
no truly provide clear details about how many dragon fruit should be consumed
and how long does it take to be felt immediately clear to health. So just enjoy
the fruits of the dragon and feel good influence on health without consuming
excessive.
Tips on choosing a good dragon
fruit:
- Make sure the fruit feels heavy.
- The fruit looks fresh, not wilted and make sure there are no bruises.
- When pressed felt solid.
- Looks shiny fruit with greenish scales.
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