Dragon fruit plant is a night flowering vine-like cactus, the beautiful yellowish flower is about 1 foot long and 9 inches wide, bell shaped and very fragrant, they open during the early evening and wilt by daybreak. The edible portion is white or red, with hundreds of tiny black seeds. Its taste is sweet and juicy similar to that of pear, kiwi and watermelon. Dragon fruit is now grown commerciall
y in Asia in places like Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Health Benefits:
Dragon fruit help to lower blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. Dragon fruit prevent formation of cancer causing free radicals. Dragon fruit helps moisturize and smoothen skin and decrease bad cholesterol level. Dragon fruit helps improve appetite. Dragon fruit can enhance the body metabolism because of its protein content. Dragon fruit helps improve digestion and reduce fat. Dragon fruit helps maintain the health of the eyes. Dragon fruit helps strengthen the bones and teeth. Dragon fruit helps in tissue development. Dragon fruit promotes healing of cuts and bruise. Dragon fruit helps improve memory.
