Dragon FruitAlso known as red dragon fruit, dragon fruit, fairy fruit, jade dragon fruit.It is rich in nutrients, has a good taste, and is a fruit that people like to eat.However, some people have misconceptions about dragon fruit, thinking that eating too much dragon fruit will cause "fire."So, does eating dragon fruit cause "fire"?Is dragon fruit hot or cold?Let's take a look together!

Is dragon fruit hot or cold?

Is dragon fruit hot or cold?The answer is naturally cold.

Dragon fruit is slightly cold in nature, which is very suitable for people with mouth sores, high cholesterol, and constipation.At the same time, dragon fruit is cool, which helps to prevent constipation, promote eye health, increase bone density, help cell membrane formation, and preventbloodand anti-inflammatory, mouth sores, lower cholesterol, and skin whitening.In addition, it also has the effects of detoxifying heavy metals, anti-free radicals, preventing aging, slimming, andlarge intestine

cancer, etc.Because dragon fruit is slightly cold in nature, it has the effects of clearing heat and moisturizing the lungs, and soothing the throat.At the same time, it is also an ideal low-fat, low-calorie, high-fiber fruit for weight loss and beautification.However, it should be noted that this fruit has a relatively high sugar content, and 100 grams of dragon fruit flesh contains 7.83 grams ofsugar, so diabetic patients should not eat dragon fruit.

In addition, the juice of dragon fruit fruits and stems has inhibitory effects on tumor growth.And dragon fruit has few pests and diseases, and can almost be grown without any pesticides and hormones.Therefore, dragon fruit is not only a health and nutritional food with certain effects, but also a green and environmentally friendly fruit in the concept of consumption.

How to eat dragon fruit

Dragon fruit is a rare fruit that can clear heat, detoxify, and lower fire. It contains a variety of vitamins and trace elements, which are rich in nutrients and have powerful effects.When it comes to eating dragon fruit, eating it raw is the most common.In fact, dragon fruit can also be eaten raw, and can be used to makefruitsalad, hot dishes,yogurt,and juice.Let's take a look together!

1. Dragon fruit stir-fried with Queen Conch

Ingredients: 400g Queen Conch, 3 dragon fruits, 25g oil, 3g salt,chicken broth2g

Method:

1. Wash and clean the Queen Conch meat, then marinate with salt andMSG for 3-4 minutes.2. Peel the dragon fruit and cut it into pieces, save the peel.

3. Heat the pan over medium-high heat, add oil, add the marinated Queen Conch meat, and stir-fry until 70% cooked, then add the dragon fruit meat and stir-fry, transfer to the dragon fruit peel.

2. Dragon fruit yogurt juice

Ingredients: 150g dragon fruit, 1 bottle of yogurt,

1 lemonMethod:1. Cut the dragon fruit into small pieces and peel.

2. Squeeze the lemon juice.

3. Mix the lemon juice, dragon fruit, and yogurt in a blender.

3. Dragon fruit

orange

dragon fruitjamIngredients: 350g oranges, 250g dragon fruit,maltose

150g sugar, 100g fine sugar, 1 lemon, water, and saltMethod:1. Squeeze the lemon juice

and keep it for later use;

2. Wash and carefully rub the oranges, then peel them, and soak them in water for more than 4 hours;63. Peel the orange flesh and remove the seeds, then tear off the thin white membrane.64. Peel the dragon fruit and cut it into pieces. Since dragon fruit flesh is easy to brown, it can be soaked in salt water or sprinkled withThoroughly wash and peel the oranges, then soak the orange peel in water for more than 4 hours;lemon juiceto prevent discoloration.2. Boil half a pot of water in a non-stick pan, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and put the marinated orange peel into the boiling water to cook for 10 minutes, so that the orange peel softens and removes the bitterness. Then take the orange peel out of the boiling water and cool it, then use a fruit knife to scrape off the white orange peel, and cut the orange peel into fine strips.3. Put the processed orange peel strips, orange flesh, and dragon fruit pieces into a non-stick pan, add lemon juice, and cook over medium heat. Stir constantly.

4. When the maltose is completely melted, add the fine sugar and continue to stir-fry until the sauce becomes thick.

Dragon fruit's benefits and functions

When it comes to dragon fruit, everyone knows it.

But do you know the benefits and functions of dragon fruit?

Let's take a look together!1. Anti-agingDragon fruit is rich in antioxidants, which can effectively prevent skin aging.

Beauty-loving women can try to make dragon fruit andhoneyface mask.2. Improve cardiovascular healthDragon fruit is rich in unsaturated fats, which can help the heart maintain its best condition.

3. Help control and treat diabetesThe high fiber content of dragon fruit helps to control and treat diabetes, because it can regulate blood

sugarlevels.However, please consult a doctor before adding dragon fruit to your diet.4. Improve the digestive systemDragon fruit can help improve the digestive system.

5. Other benefitsDragon fruit is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It can help boost the immune system, improve skin health, and protect against cell damage.

It is also rich in fiber, which can help regulate digestion and promote healthy bowel movements.Dragon fruit is rich in vitamin B3, which can release heat from sunburned skin.Therefore, you only need to mix dragon fruit, honey,Cucumberand juice and apply it to the affected area to effectively moisturize sunburned skin.

6. Helps relieve arthritis.Dragon fruit is a well-known anti-inflammatory fruit, and for people with arthritis, eating dragon fruit regularly is a wise choice.

7. Beneficial for the eyes.Dragon fruit contains β-caroteneRadisheswhich is rich in vitamin A, which is essential for the two low-light and color vision of the retina.Many eye problems are caused by a lack of vitamin A, especially age-related macular degeneration.Eating dragon fruit can effectively improve your vision.

How to choose dragon fruit?

There are three key points to choosing dragon fruit:

1. Look at the color.When choosing dragon fruit, the redder the skin, the better, which indicates the ripeness of the dragon fruit.

2. Look at the appearance.A sweet and delicious dragon fruit should have bright color, smooth skin, and no signs of rot.

3. Check the weight.The heavier the dragon fruit, the more juice and flesh, so when buying dragon fruit, use your hand to weigh the dragon fruit, the heavier the better.

Nowadays, dragon fruit on the market can be divided into three types: white dragon fruit with red skin and white flesh, with small black seeds; red dragon fruit with red skin and red flesh, with better fresh quality; and yellow dragon fruit with yellow skin and white flesh, with the best fresh quality.Among them, the rounder dragon fruit is red flesh dragon fruit, the more oval is white flesh dragon fruit, red flesh is better in taste and has a higher content of anthocyanins, with stronger antioxidant, anti-free radical, and anti-aging effects.In addition, with the exchange and development of agricultural technology, dragon fruit has entered the market of many countries. Due to differences in latitude and longitude, the shape and taste also differ. How can we identify whether the dragon fruit is from China or another country?Let's take a look!

1. Identify by fruit colorDomestic dragon fruit: white flesh, milky white.

Imported dragon fruit: red flesh, bright red color.

2. Identify by "fingers"

Domestic dragon fruit: short "fingers", very dense.

Imported dragon fruit: "fingers" are very long and not very dense.

Can the dragon fruit skin be eaten?

Unlike ordinary fruits and vegetables, the skin of dragon fruit is bright and beautiful.

Many people only eat the flesh with black seeds when eating dragon fruit, and discard the beautiful skin, which is actually a waste.

Why is discarding the dragon fruit skin a waste?Can the dragon fruit skin be eaten?Let's take a look!The dragon fruit skin contains very valuable nutrients – anthocyanins.Anthocyanins are a powerful antioxidant, more than 10 times stronger than

Carrotsand can be preserved in the human blood for 75 hours.It can protect the human body from damage by harmful substances – free radicals, and help prevent various diseases related to free radicals.Anthocyanins can also enhance the elasticity of blood vessels and protect the inner walls of arteries;lower blood pressure, promote skin smoothness, beautify skin, inhibit inflammation and allergies;improve the flexibility of joints, prevent arthritis;promote the regeneration of visual purple in the retina, improve vision;anti-radiation, etc.Therefore, when eating dragon fruit, we should try not to discard the pink inner skin.Because anthocyanins are sensitive to temperature, it is best to eat the skin raw.

You can scrape it off with a knife and eat it raw, or cut it into thin strips and serve it cold, or squeeze it into juice, which is also a good choice.Because anthocyanins are sensitive to temperature, the fruit peel is best eaten fresh.You can scrape it off with a small knife and eat it raw, or cut it into thin strips to make a cold dish, or drink it as juice.