3. The Pitaya also called Pitahaya or Dragon fruit. Pitaya seeds are edible. Pitaya’s have a light sweet taste. The yellow Pitaya’s are more not ripe as red/pink ones. The Pitaya also called Pitahaya or Dragon fruit. Pitaya seeds are edible. Pitaya’s have a light sweet taste. The yellow Pitaya’s are more not ripe as red/pink ones. NEXT SLIDE   

4. NameAmount Fiber0.9g Fat0.61g Ashes0.68g Carotene0.012g Water83.0g Phosphorus36.1mg Ascorbic Acid9.0mg Protein0.229g Riboflavin0.045mg Calcium8.8g Niacin0.430mg Iron0.65mg

5. Dragon Fruit Smoothie Ingredients dragon fruit – 1 medium sized fruit figs – 2 blackberries - 1/4 cup raspberries - 1/4 cup yogurt – 1/3 cup pomegranate juice - 1/3 cup Freeze the berries Slice the dragon fruit in half. Scoop out the flesh. Chop the figs. Put all the scooped out dragon fruit, figs, blackberries, raspberries, yogurt and pomegranate juice in the blender. Pulse on low for a few seconds. Don’t overdo it though, you want the smoothie to be a little crunchy (yes, I know what I’m asking you to do – smooth and crunchy. Stop rolling your eyes and trust me) Garnish with mint and slices of fruit.

6. Dragon Fruit Particularly red-skinned pitayas are a good source of vitamin c. Pitayas are rich in fiber and minerals. Pitaya supposedly increases excretion of heavy metal toxins and lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. Eaten regularly, it is credited with alleviating chronic respiratory tract ailments.