We often know that papaya fruit is a very effective fruit to help digestion. Not only papaya fruit, dragon fruit is also a fruit that can help launch our digestive system. Dragon fruit is a fruit that can only grow in subtropical and tropical regions, one of which is Indonesia. This fruit that resembles dragon scales has a lot of nutritional content.
Dragon fruit very nutritious because it contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and various other minerals & antioxidants which are very beneficial for the health of our bodies . With the many nutrients and vitamins contained in dragon fruit, this fruit is called a super food or super food. Let 's review what are the benefits of dragon fruit .
The benefits of consuming dragon fruit
- Smooth digestion
Containing prebiotics, dragon fruit is able to improve the balance of good bacteria in the gut by encouraging the growth of good bacteria and reducing the number of bad bacteria. To get the perfect properties, you can eat dragon fruit regularly. - Increase the iron content in the body
Dragon fruit is one type that is rich in iron. Of course, iron is one of the important nutrients that must be present in the body. Because, iron has a function to break down food into energy.
So that iron in the body is still fulfilled, be sure to consume dragon fruit regularly. If you are among those who suffer from anemia, dragon fruit is perfect for you.
Increase body immunity Dragon fruit has the benefit of boosting the immune system. Not only that, the content of vitamin C in dragon fruit is also able to help overcome coughs and asthma. This vitamin is also effective for healing wounds - Keeps skin elastic and firm
Dragon fruit is a high antioxidant source of vitamin C. This content is very necessary to keep the skin tight, elastic and of course can reduce premature aging. - Helps relieve colds and coughs
Although not as a substitute for medicine, the benefits of dragon fruit can also help relieve colds and coughs. The content of vitamin C from dragon fruit can strengthen the immune system so that it speeds up the healing of colds and coughs. - Maintain bone health
The next benefit of dragon fruit is maintaining bone health. Mineral content, including calcium magnesium, and phosphorus can at least help meet the needs of water in the body. However, for better and maximum results, still assisted with water - Help maintain the health of pregnant women
Apart from babies, pregnant women are also people who need a lot of nutrition, of course dragon fruit is a type of fruit that can meet these needs. The benefits of dragon fruit for pregnant women can prevent birth defects or overcome constipation. This is because dragon fruit is enriched with iron, vitamin C, vitamin D, and calcium.
Those are some good benefits if we eat dragon fruit. Even though it lives in a dry area, dragon fruit contains a fairly high water content. This makes one of the benefits of dragon fruit being able to prevent dehydration, it also gives a feeling of freshness when consumed.
Dragon fruit can be consumed either directly eaten, made into juice, or mixed with other fruits as fruit ice.
Article written by dr. Kristina Joy Herlambang, BMedSci (Hons), MGizi, SpGK (Clinical Nutrition Specialist at EMC Hospital Tangerang).