This Is What Will Happen To Your Body If You Eat 1 Cup of Dragon Fruit Daily

11Good for sunburns

A paste of dragon fruit and vitamin e oil sourced from a vitamin E capsule can make an effective paste for applying as a sunscreen. This can protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays and soothe as well as from your skin because of the vitamin C present. Incidentally, Vitamin C contributes to the production of collagen required for firmness and elasticity of skin. 

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12Prevents cancer

Dragon fruit contains an ingredient called phytoalbumin. When combined with Vitamin C, it becomes a powerful antioxidant to fight off cancer. Lycopene which gives the dragon fruit its color has been observed in research to prevent and help fight problems with prostate, breast, lung, liver and skin cancer.

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13Antibacterial Properties

Dragon fruit has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It increases the white blood cell count in the body to defend against toxins and prevents the growth of bacterial and fungal infections. It also stimulates cell regeneration and promotes healing of wounds and burns. 

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14Boosts Metabolism

The body needs an essential amount of protein for smooth functioning. Dragon fruit is a rich source of protein that can be metabolized by the body for cell repair, strength and increase of metabolism thus helping is stronger muscles and weight loss.

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15Bonus: How to make a dragon fruit smoothie with bananas

If you really want to gain all the health properties of the dragon fruit, here is a healthy recipe fortified with the goodness of banana.

Ingredients

Pulp of 1 dragon fruit

1 banana chopped

1 cup coconut water

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp ginger paste

Process

Blend all ingredients together until smooth and serve chilled. 

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