Dragon Fruit
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This fruit comes from Central America, South America and Mexico. Pitaya or commonly referred to as Dragon Fruit is one of the cactus plant species originating from the genera Hylocereus and Selenicereus.
However, at this time dragon fruit has also been widely cultivated in Asian countries such as Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. The fruit is also found in northern Australia, southern China and Okinawa.
In 1870, a man from France brought dragon fruit plants from Guyana to Vietnam for the purpose of being used as an ornamental plant. The Vietnamese and Chinese people consider the dragon fruit to be the fruit of blessing. Therefore, this fruit is always placed between the two green dragon statues are placed on the altar table. From the custom, the Vietnamese (who are influenced by Chinese culture) call this fruit as Thang Loy (Dragon Fruit).
Thang Loy said this then worldwide. After that translated by the Europeans into English into Dragon Fruit.
The most popular dragon fruit in our place, "Aceh Indonesia" is a red dragon fruit and white dragon fruit. But did you know that dragon fruit has a variety of types?
° Dragon Fruit Red.
° White Dragon Fruit.
° Yellow Dragon Fruit.
° Black Dragon Fruit.
White dragon fruit and red dragon fruit each have a very significant impact on the health of our bodies. By consuming these fruits regularly, your immune system will continue to grow. In addition, many of the substances and vitamins contained in the fruits have useful properties and benefits for us. Benefits and content contained in dragon fruit is very good for the fulfillment of the body's vitamins and minerals.
There are several benefits that we can feel if we consume them regularly. Among them:
° Weight loss.
° As a source of anti oxidants.
° Prevent cancer.
° Improves the immune system.
• Preventing diabetes.
° Increase appetite.
° Delaying premature aging.
° Treating cough.
• Treating asthma.
• Reduces blood pressure.
° Maintain blood health.
° Maintain bone health.
° And many other benefits.
Nowadays, this type of dragon fruit is very easy to get. You can look in various shopping centers like Supermarkets, Traditional Markets or even in the nearest shops in your city.