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Srinagar Garhwal: Fruits are considered beneficial for health. Usually we eat fruits like mango, banana, and apple but they do not contain all the nutrients. In such a situation, there is a fruit called dragon fruit in which all the essential nutrients are found. It is no less than a superfood because along with nutrients, it also has many medicinal properties.
Senior scientist of the Horticulture Department, Dr. TS Bisht told Local 18 that dragon fruit is a fruit of the cactus family. Dragon fruit originated from Central and South America and is currently also called the fruit of the 21st century.
These nutrients are found in
Dr. TS Bisht says that dragon fruit is in great demand in the market due to its nutrients and medicinal properties. 100 grams of dragon fruit contains about 9 mg of vitamin C, 0.43 mg of vitamin B3, 0.045 mg of vitamin B2, 0.65 mg of iron, 36.1 mg of phosphorus and 8.8 mg of calcium. This fruit is very beneficial.
is full of medicinal properties
Talking about the medicinal properties of dragon fruit, it controls blood sugar level. Reduces cholesterol level. Increases immunity. Reduces obesity. It also contains abundant fiber. Due to its nutrients and medicinal properties, this fruit comes in the category of superfood.
How to consume dragon fruit
Dragon fruit is peeled and its inside part is eaten and only about 100 grams of it should be eaten. Eating it in large quantity can cause diarrhea. This fruit is grown in abundance in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Israel. Slowly, it is being cultivated in India as well.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : August 31, 2024, 21:55 IST
