Pitaya is sweet, and its main nutrients are protein, dietary fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin C, iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
The pulp of pitaya contains almost no fructose and sucrose, and the sugar is mainly glucose, which is easy to absorb and suitable for eating after exercise.
① Prevention of vascular sclerosis
The content of anthocyanin in pitaya fruit is high. Anthocyanin is an effective antioxidant, which can effectively prevent arteriosclerosis, thus preventing stroke caused by heart attack and thrombosis.
② detoxification and stomach protection
Pitaya is rich in plant albumin, which is not common in fruits and vegetables. This kind of active albumin will automatically combine with heavy metal ions in the human body and be excreted through the excretory system, thus playing the role of detoxification.
③ Whitening and losing weight
Pitaya is low in calories and rich in water-soluble fiber, which will swell to produce gelatinous substances and stay in the stomach for a long time, thus prolonging satiety and having a good weight loss effect. Pitaya is rich in vitamin C, which has a good beauty and whitening effect.
④ Prevention of anemia
The iron content of pitaya is higher than that of ordinary fruit. Iron is an indispensable element to produce hemoglobin and other iron substances, and moderate intake of iron can also prevent anemia.
⑤ Anti-aging
Pitaya contains high anthocyanins, which has a strong anti-aging effect, can scavenge free radicals, inhibit degeneration of brain cells and prevent Alzheimer's disease.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-pitaya