Dragonfruit
Detox your body - the natural way! 
The Dragonfruit, also known as the Pitaya, is a great source of natural dietary fiber, promoting regularity and weight loss.
The Dragonfruit is a stunningly beautiful fruit with an intense colour and shape, magnificent flowers and a delicious taste. Once only seen in the finest restaurants, it is fast becoming common-place throughout Australia as a garnish and a delicious fresh fruit.
Benefits:
- Rich in phytoalbumins, highly regarded for their antioxidant qualities. Valuable in the prevention of cancer-causing free radicals, lowering blood pressure and preventing heart disease.
- Rich in vitamin C and minerals.
- A good source of natural dietary fiber, promoting regularity and weight loss.
- Low in calories.
Storage:
- Store refrigerated for up to 14 days.
Taste:
- This exquisite fruit tastes not unlike kiwifruit.
Preparation:
- Usually cut in half and eaten fresh or chilled.
- The fruit pulp can be used in james, drinks, garnishes.
- Flowers can be eaten or steeped as tea.
- Low in acidity and compliments citrus fruits.
Tip/s:
- This delicious, refreshing, detoxifying fruit is available in two variants - red and white flesh.
- The red dragonfruit is higher in nutrients and phytoalbumins than the white dragonfruit and is recommended for those wanting to detox and lose weight.
- To eat the fruit, serve chilled and cut in half. Scoop out the flesh and seeds much like a kiwifruit.
Points of Interest:
- According to the legend, the dragonfruit was created thousands of years ago by fire-breathing dragons. During battles, when the dragons breathed fire, the last thing to come out would be the fruit. If the dragon was slain the fruit would be collected and presented to the Emperor as an indication of victory and as such was a prized treasure. Whilst the slain dragon would have been eaten by victorious soldiers, it is believed that if you ate the flesh of the dragon you became empowered with the dragon's strength and ferocity.
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