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Why does pitaya taste so bad?
The benefits and nutrition of pitaya to human body

Every100g of pitaya pulp contains 83.75g of water, 0.34g of ash, 0.017g of crude fat, C5.22g of crude protein, 0.21g of crude fiber and 0/3 of 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. Pitaya is sweet, and its main nutrients are protein, dietary fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin C, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium. Its peak period is from June to 165438+ 10. It is planted all over Taiwan Province Province, and the main producing areas are Hsinchu, Yunlin and Chiayi.

From the analysis of modern scientific research, the measuring ruler and pitaya do have many beneficial ingredients for human beings, and there are more elements to promote health, beauty, disease prevention and physical fitness. Since the middle of last century, pitaya has been planted on a large scale in Asia and Latin America. At the beginning of this century, the planting area in Asia has advanced by leaps and bounds, and the corresponding scientific research has also developed rapidly around the world. We believe that measuring ruler and pitaya will bring more ideals and strength to mankind.

The unique mucus of the branches and flowers of pitaya contains a lot of nutrients and therapeutic substances. Because of its extremely low osmotic pressure, 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 fruit and stem has a positive effect on tumor growth, virus and immune response inhibition.

Pitaya has seven nutritional values.

1. The content of anthocyanin in pitaya is high. Anthocyanin is an effective antioxidant, which has antioxidant, anti-free radical and anti-aging effects, and also has the functions of inhibiting brain cell degeneration and preventing dementia.

2. 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. In addition, albumin has protective effect on gastric wall.

3. Pitaya is rich in vitamin C, which can eliminate oxygen free radicals and have the effect of whitening skin.

4. Pitaya is a low-energy and high-fiber fruit, which is rich in water-soluble dietary fiber, so it has the effects of losing weight, lowering cholesterol, moistening intestines and preventing colorectal cancer.

5. The iron content of pitaya is higher than that of common fruit. Iron is an indispensable element for producing hemoglobin and other iron-containing substances, which plays an important role in human health.

6. Sesame in pitaya can promote gastrointestinal digestion.

7. The juice of the fruit and stem of pitaya showed positive effects on tumor growth, virus infection and immune response inhibition.

Function of pitaya

Pitaya is a tropical and subtropical fruit with the effect of detoxifying and protecting the stomach, also known as fairy honey fruit and Yulong fruit. It is a plant of Ranunculus and Viburnum of Cactus, which is native to tropical Central America such as Brazil and Mexico. In Asia, it is mainly distributed in Taiwan Province Province, Viet Nam and Thailand. According to different colors, it can be divided into three varieties: red skin and white meat, red skin and red meat and yellow skin and white meat.

Contains vitamins: B 1, B2, B3, C.

Rich in minerals: calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc and so on.

Other nutrients: carotene, carbohydrate, crude fat, fructose, glucose, water-soluble dietary fiber, plant albumin, anthocyanin (the most abundant variety in red meat) and so on.

I think it is delicious. If you are not used to it, you can add some sugar!