Hello my Steemian friends! Today I want to share a few facts about a very interesting fruit I found in the farmers' market. DRAGON FRUIT. I live in USA, New Jersey, and for us this fruit is considered exotic, as it is primarily grown in Asia. It is also found in Mexico, Central and South America.
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Its flesh is sweet, somewhere between pear and kiwi. It has black seeds that are edible too.
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Here is how it looked in the farmers' market. The selling price was $6.99 per one piece, quite pricey!
Palm sized, as you can see it in my hand.
I gathered some information about this fruit, regarding health benefits.
- It is rich in Vitamin C and A - that means it is antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Good for immune system, arthritis and skin also.
- It is rich in Calcium and Magnesium - good for bones and muscles.
- It is rich in fiber - good for digestion and diabetes.
- Low calories and low glycemic index - good for diet/weight loss
- seeds have Omega 3 and Omega 6 - good for lowering colesterol
Amazing fruit, isn't it? Mother Nature provides us with ALL that we need to stay healthy!
