It’s packed with tons of good-for-you nutrients like magnesium and vitamin C.
minimum of 25 grams per day for proper digestion and overall health—but that’s not all it’s good for. Dragon fruit is “a good source of prebiotic fiber, which supports the growth of good bacteria in your gut,” McGrane says.Beyond that, “dragon fruit is an excellent source of magnesium, with one cup providing approximately 17 percent of your daily needs,” McGrane says.
And that’s not the only micronutrient benefit you’ll get. “Like other tropical fruits, dragon fruit is a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for a strong immune system,” adds McGrane. “It’s also rich in the antioxidants beta-carotene and lycopene, which have been linked with reducing risk of cancer and heart disease.”If you’ve ever worried about all the sugar in your smoothie bowl, you can rest easy with dragon fruit.
Plus, dragon fruit’s fiber content helps slow your absorption of these sugars, keeping your blood sugar levels steady and making dragon fruit a very nutritious way to satisfy sweet cravings, says McGrane.One of dragon fruit’s potential pitfalls: It’s often less accessible and affordable than other fruits.
“Since dragon fruit has to be imported, it can be harder to find and more expensive,” McGrane says. If you can’t find fresh dragon fruit, she recommends checking the frozen food section—the pre-cut, frozen stuff works great in smoothies and is just as nutritious.
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