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Dragon fruit is proven to be effective in helping weight loss. This is because of the high nutrition contained, ranging from fiber to important substances. This is the fact!
Dragon fruit is a type of tropical fruit derived from cactus. The shape of the scaly skin makes this fruit called dragon fruit. The taste of the fruit is sweet and refreshing.
In addition, this fruit is also rich in benefits, one of which is proven to be effective in weight loss. The benefits have even been proven by several studies.
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This fruit is low in calories and high in fiber which is the perfect combination to reduce body weight. In addition, this fruit also has high water content.
Quoted from Health Shots (12/26/24) following the facts of dragon fruit that is useful for weight loss.
1. Low calories and carbohydrates
 Dragon fruit is effective in losing weight. Photo: Twitter |
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 100 grams of dragon fruit there are 57 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrates. This makes dragon fruit suitable for weight loss.
“The number of calories and low carbohydrate content are the two biggest benefits of dragon fruit in terms of weight loss,” said Nutritionist of Semping Shah.
In addition, combined with fiber content and high water content. This is useful to launch the digestive system and keep the body hydrated.
2. High fiber content
The high fiber content also supports the benefits of dragon fruit for weight loss. Besides being good for digestion, fiber also helps increase fullness.
That way will encourage you not to snack carelessly. This benefit has been proven through a study published in the Journal of Current Research and Food Science.
Researchers state that high fiber content can also act as prebiotics. Dragon fruit is also packed with oligosaccharides, a type of carbohydrate, which supports the growth of intestinal bacteria.
