Fruit for Thought: Dragon Fruit

Pitaya Fruit, Pitahaya Fruit or commonly known as the Dragon fruit is among the most nutritious and wonderful exotic fruits. It is a favorite to many, particularly people of Asian origin. It features a mouth watering light sweet taste, an intense shape and color, not forgetting its outstanding flowers. In addition to being tasty and refreshing, this beautiful fruit boasts of a lot of water and other vital minerals with varied nutritional ingredients.

Due to its vital nutrients, the Pitaya fruit is suitable for all diets as it supplements fiber which is best for laxative and the liver. Similarly, people who have high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity have attested to the fruit’s goodness. Recent findings show that if an obese person eats a Pitahaya fruit on a regular basis, it naturally reduces the weight considerably, creating a well balanced body without compromising on the individual’s health.

Dragon Fruit CremeThis is a little treat that I concocted that you might like for a simple dessert or with an afternoon cup of tea.

1/4 c fresh coconut water
meat of one fresh coconut
meat of one dragon fruit (1 slice for garnish reserved)
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp agave syrup & 3 drops stevia or both as you may
1/3 cup cashews- soaked 30 mins and drained

Method: Blend well in high speed blender, garnish with a piece of dragon fruit with the pretty skin on and serve. This tends to thicken a bit if it stands for a while but is best served same day to benefit from all the fresh nutrients.

I hope you will give the pretty dragon fruit a try if you haven’t already.  You’ll be glad you did.  

Text & photo by The Alkaline Sisters