Many people throw away the peel when eating dragon fruit. In fact, the peel of the dragon fruit is extremely nutritious, and consuming it correctly can double the nutritional value.
Experts point out that the peel of the dragon fruit contains very precious nutrients—anthocyanins. Anthocyanin is a powerful antioxidant, more than 10 times stronger than carotene, and can remain active in human blood for up to 75 hours. It can protect the body from damage caused by harmful substances—free radicals, and help prevent various diseases related to free radicals. Anthocyanins can also enhance the elasticity of blood vessels, improve skin smoothness, inhibit inflammation and allergies, improve joint flexibility, prevent arthritis, and even improve vision.
Experts remind that when eating dragon fruit, try not to discard the inner pink peel. You can scrape it off with a small knife and eat it raw, or cut it into thin strips for a cold salad. Juicing is also a good option.
Juicing: The best way to eat dragon fruit peel is to juice it, add some sugar, and freeze it in the refrigerator. It's refreshing, sweet, and quenching, perfect for beating the summer heat.
Made into a cold salad: Peel the dragon fruit, cut it into shreds, and place it on a plate. Add a little sesame oil, then add an appropriate amount of salt and chicken essence and mix well.
It should be noted that the peel of the dragon fruit is not suitable for making tea, boiling soup, or stir-frying. High temperatures can cause partial degradation of anthocyanins, reducing its nutritional value.