PITAHAYA

The dragon fruit in Spanish known as "Pitahaya" is usually dark red, although some types of this fruit are pink or yellow. The skin of the dragon fruit is a thin crust. The surface is usually covered with scales, and the center of the fruit is formed by a pulp of red or white sweet taste. It is rich in vitamin C, and contains vitamins B1, B2 and minerals B3 such as calcium, phosphorus, and has a high water content and has vegetable proteins and soluble fiber.

​

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

• The pitahaya offers us countless health benefits: it has a high incidence on oxidative stress and aortic stiffness in people suffering from diabetes, which makes it an excellent food to prevent disorders that arise from said disease. It has also been shown that regular consumption of pitahaya reduces the risks of suffering or developing heart disease and high blood pressure.

• This exotic fruit is a great source of natural antioxidants. For this reason, regular consumption reduces the proliferation of free radicals in our body, which are responsible for the occurrence of cancerous tumors and other serious diseases. Pitahaya seeds contain Omega 3 type fats, ideal for combating some autoimmune diseases and also to prevent the appearance of certain cancers related to hormonal changes, such as breast, colon and prostate

​