Pitaya mainly has the following nutritional values:

1, the albumin in pitaya is a viscous colloidal substance, which has detoxification effect on heavy metal poisoning. It also has a protective effect on the stomach wall. Pitaya contains vitamin E and a more special ingredient-anthocyanin. Grape skins, red beets and other fruits and vegetables all contain anthocyanins, but the content of anthocyanins in pitaya fruit is the highest. They all have antioxidant, anti-free radical and anti-aging effects, and can also improve the prevention of brain cell degeneration and inhibit dementia. At the same time, pitaya also contains vitamin C for whitening skin and rich water-soluble dietary fiber, which has the effects of losing weight, lowering blood sugar, moistening intestines and preventing colorectal cancer.

2. Every hundred grams of pitaya pulp contains 83.75g of water, 0.34g of ash, 0.017g of crude fat, C5.22g of crude protein C, 0.21g of crude fiber and 0.3/kloc-carbohydrate. Calcium 6.3-8.8 mg, phosphorus 30.2-36. 1 mg, iron 0.55-0.65 mg, a large number of anthocyanins (the most abundant variety in red fruits), water-soluble dietary protein, plant albumin, etc. It can be seen that pitaya is a low-calorie and high-fiber fruit with rich nutrition. Besides, in the process of cultivation, its fruit is not harmed by pests and diseases, and it is a non-toxic and pollution-free green food.

3. The unique mucus of the branches and flowers of pitaya contains a lot of nutrients and therapeutic substances, and the curative effect is remarkable. Pitaya has the functions of preventing constipation, promoting eye health care, increasing bone density, helping cell membrane formation, preventing anemia and neuritis, angular stomatitis, reducing cholesterol, whitening skin, preventing dark spots, relieving heavy metal poisoning, resisting free radicals, preventing senile diseases, losing weight and preventing colorectal cancer. The latest research results show that the juice of pitaya and its branches has a positive effect on tumor growth, virus and immune response inhibition.

4. Because pitaya has the above ingredients, it determines the dietotherapy and medicinal functions of pitaya. Literature [4] records that the flowers of pitaya have medicinal value and are sweet, light, cool and fragrant. Clearing heat, moistening lung and relieving cough. It can be used for treating cough, hemoptysis and cervical lymph node tuberculosis.

5, stem treatment of mumps, hernia, carbuncle swollen poison. Pitaya is a fruit cultivation variety with a measuring ruler, so its flowers and stems should have the same curative effect as the medical measuring ruler. Dietary fiber is called the seventh nutrient element in human body, which has the functions of lowering plasma cholesterol, improving blood sugar production reaction, preventing constipation and colon cancer, controlling weight, reducing estrogen level, detoxification and so on.

6. As a fruit with low calorie and high fiber, pitaya is self-evident. Regular consumption of pitaya can lower blood pressure, reduce blood fat, moisten the lungs, detoxify, beautify and improve eyesight, and has an auxiliary treatment effect on constipation and diabetes. Pitaya with low calorie and high fiber is also the most ideal food for people who want to lose weight and beautify, which can prevent the spread of "urban rich disease".