Surely no fruit says 'I am super yummy and healthy' more than dragon fruit - just look at that deep rich colour!
This humble little cactus fruit packs a punch when it comes to nutritional benefits including:
- A rich source of antioxidants betacyanins and betaxanthins which 'mop up' damaging free radicals and help to lower the bodies inflammatory load.
- Have a positive effect on fasting plasma glucose levels, and encourage the growth of pancreatic cells. Therefore may assist with managing healthy blood glucose levels.
- Rich source of magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, potassium, and fibre.
- Source of oligosaccharides which act as prebiotics feeding beneficial bacteria in the colon.
- The seeds are a source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
I don't know about you but everything about this fruit screams 'get in my belly!'.
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