The benefits of eating pitaya

Vitamins and minerals: Pitaya contains a small amount of vitamin C and potassium. In addition, the juice of this fruit is particularly rich, although sweet, but the sugar content is very low. According to the authoritative report, half a cup of pitaya has only 50 calories.

Fiber: Pitaya seeds contain a lot of fiber and unsaturated fat, which can be cut or chewed when eaten.

Antioxidant: The bright red pitaya is the most abundant antioxidant variety, which helps the body to resist the damage of free radicals. The main theory that eating pitaya can delay aging and prolong life is also based on this.

Prevention of cancer: The red natural pigment of pitaya is lycopene, which is particularly beneficial to the prevention of cancer.

What is not suitable for eating pitaya?

1, people with diabetes should eat less.

2. People with qi stagnation, phlegm-dampness and blood stasis should eat less.

3, maternal and lactating mothers should not eat more pitaya, because pitaya is a cold food, eating more may cause the baby to have diarrhea.