Dragon Fruit, the exotic fruit of the summer

Dragon fruit es una fruta exótica conocida bajo múltiples nombres tales como pitahaya o picajón. La llaman fruta del dragón debido a que la planta que la produce trepa sobre los troncos de los árboles y se entrelaza dando la  forma al cuerpo de un dragón. Es una fruta exótica de sabor suave y agradable que resulta ideal para tomarse en Smoothies. 

This exotic fruit comes from a cactus, which is characterised by flowering only at night and typically grows in dry tropical or subtropical environments. Pitaya has a very sweet aroma and taste and is noted for its numerous nutritional properties and benefits.

Properties

• Micronutrients: Vitamins C, B and A, minerals such as phosphorus. calcium and iron and phenols (they give colour to the fruit and have antioxidant action).
• Macronutrients: small amounts of carbohydrates, little vegetable protein and virtually no fat content.
• High fibre content
• Low calorific value

Benefits

• Delays cellular ageing.
• Pitaya seeds contain Omega 3 fats, ideal for strengthening the immune system and fighting disease.
• Stimulates the production of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets.
• May prevent arteriosclerosis.
• It is an excellent fruit for fast digestion and detoxifying the organism. In other words, it has laxative properties that help regulate intestinal transit.
• Due to its high fibre content, it is a satiating food.
• It reduces the risk of cerebral and cardiac infarction.
• It helps to prevent kidney stones.
• Given its high source of natural antioxidants, regular consumption reduces the proliferation of free radicals, which are responsible for the development of cancerous tumours and other serious diseases in our bodies.
• Regulates blood sugar levels.
• Stimulates collagen production.
• Excellent for the formation of bones and teeth
• Reduces uric acid levels

Nuestro Smoothie Dragon Fruit Mix contiene un 40% de esta fruta exótica combinándolo con fresa y mango dándole un sabor especial que no podrás resistir este verano.