What is dragon fruit in spanish

How to say dragon fruit in Spanish?

¿Cómo se dice dragon fruit en español? Dragon fruit in Spanish translation: fruta del dragón, pitaya o pitahaya. The ‘dragon fruit’ ‘fruta del dragón’ is located in Latin America, mainly in Mexico.

It is an exotic fruit with intense and predominant colors such as dark red, pink or yellow, and inside it can be white or pink. It has a sweet flavor with a touch that reminds us a lot of kiwi, papaya and avocado.

Pitahaya or dragon fruit are the fruits of various species of the Hylocereus genus of the Cactaceae family from America. However, its production has expanded to other regions of the world. No side effects have been reported from the consumption of dragon fruit, so its disadvantages have more to do with economics: Dragon fruit is costly.

There is no supply all year round due to its low production. It is rich in Vitamin C, contains B vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron, and it has high water content, vegetable protein, and soluble fiber. The edible seeds contain beneficial fatty acids. It is a tremendously rich source of antioxidants and helps fight free radicals, slowing our aging.

Like any fruit, we can eat it fresh. It is cut in half widthwise or lengthwise, and the pulp is scooped out with a spoon, and the seeds (which are small like those of a kiwi and are also eaten). Pitahaya is an exotic fruit with great benefits. “A healthy body for a healthy mind.”

-Improves digestion
-Prevents aging
-Energizing
-Prevents respiratory diseases
-Combat cardiovascular diseases since its seeds contain essential fatty acids such as omega-3.

The origin of this new fruit is located in Latin America, mainly in Mexico, even though today its cultivation has spread to more countries and even to regions of China and Vietnam. Its flavor is delightful, and its growth habit is columnar cacti. According to the nutritionist, there are no problems in consuming this exquisite fruit every day, as long as it is not in an excessive quantity.

Although pitahaya is a delicious fruit with multiple health benefits, its price is a bit high.

There are two main types of dragon fruit, one of them is ‘yellow’, which is yellow in color and with thorns, it also has a high sugar content, so it is very sweet and has a very good flavor.

Another type is the ‘red’ dragon fruit that does not have thorns but bracts, has a slightly larger size and a harder rind than the yellow one.

One of the benefits is that it is a diuretic fruit that, in addition to preventing you from retaining fluids, will keep you hydrated. Being a source of vitamin C, it is considered a fruit with antioxidant properties, which means that it will delay the signs of aging on your skin. It also combats the risk of suffering from chronic degenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

dragon fruit –fruta del dragón, pitaya o pitahaya

Conversation:

Lily: Carlos, a mi me gusta mucho la fruta del dragón | Carlos, I really like dragon fruit

Carlos: Está bien | OK

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