Tuesday, December 15, 2015

RED DRAGON FRUIT



    Dragon fruit comes from mexico and this is the fruit of several cactus species of the genus Hylocereus and Selenicereus. Dragon fruit itself has two kinds of colors, namely red dragon fruit and white dragon fruit. But based on the research that has been conducted by experts in nutrition and health, red dragon fruit species was very good for the health of one's body.
    Texture dragon fruit is like kiwi fruit because the seeds are black. The flesh tasted a bit sweet when eaten and have a low calorie content. Dragon fruit seeds crispy and rich in lipids and eaten along with the flesh, but the seeds must be chewed as it is difficult to digest by the body. Besides eaten directly, dragon fruit can also be processed into various forms of food and beverages such as pudding, salad, gelatin, fruit juice.
    In 100 grams of dragon fruit contain water, protein 1.1 g/ 2.1%, fat 0.4 grams (almost no fat), carbohydrates 11.0 g/ 3.4%, fiber 3 g/12%( high source of fiber), vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 0.04 mg/2.7%, vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.05 mg/2.9%, vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.16 mg/0.8%, vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 20.5 mg/34.2%, calcium (Ca) 8.5 mg/0.9%, Iron (Fe) 1.9 mg/10.6%. 
    Some benefit of dragon fruit is lower weight because it is high in fiber and low in calories. Dragon fruit as a source of antioxidants that can reduce free radicals in our bodies, with the consumption of this fruit will also help the process of detoxification (removing toxins from the body through the liver). Dragon fruit could prevent heart attacks and high blood pressure because the fiber is able to clean up the dirt that clog arteries. Dragon fruit good for the bones and blood for the content of calcium and iron are high enough, a small fruit meet 1 percent of the daily value. Dragon fruit is a better source of iron to meet 8 percent of the daily value. In addition to helping healthy bones, calcium is necessary for proper muscle function and nerve transmission. Iron is needed to carry oxygen throughout the body. and the contents of dragon fruit is extremely high in vitamin C it is very helpful to enhance the body's ability to absorb more iron.

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