Dragon fruit or pitaya

It is interesting that these plants belong to the family of cacti. The fruit has not only exotic name, but also appearance. Its color is bright pink, the size of the nut is similar to a large apple, only more elongated. The fruit is covered with large scales, the tips of which are painted bright green or green. Pulp fishes can be white or purple, it has a lot of small bones that are distributed throughout the fetal volume. Eastern legends say that the fruits of nurture appeared as a result of battles with dragons. When the monster could no longer release the flame, a dragon fruit flew out of its mouth. It was believed that it is placed deep in the body of the dragon, where the most delicious meat. The love of this fruit led to the fact that all the dragons were exterminated. So it turns out that the dragons are extinct, and the fruit of a bizarre shape and color, reminiscent of the scales of monsters from legends, grow to this day. Useful properties of food: - One of the useful properties of food is its low calorie content. Instead of another cake or candy, it's better to pamper yourself with something new and exotic, while saving your body from extra pounds. Due to the content of lipids in the feed, it is often used in the compilation of various diets and during unloading days. - Pitahaya is well absorbed by the body, it is useful to eat it in case of stomach upset. This property is especially valuable when traveling in an exotic country. Dragon fruit normalizes the work of the stomach and intestines, helps to cope with the swelling. Also, scientists found that this exotic fruit has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular and endocrine systems. - A dragon fruit is also useful for people with diabetes. But in it there is not only the flesh, but also seeds rich in tannin. Due to the content of this substance, nutrihaya is useful for those who have impaired vision. A large amount of calcium in this fruit makes it possible to replenish its reserves, because it plays a very important role in the work of all systems and processes in the body. - Thanks to the amazing tender aroma of pita, combined with the abundance of vitamins and minerals in it, it is often used in various cosmetics - shampoos, masks, creams, etc.