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Here are three exciting ways dragon fruit is being transformed into food products that are not only delicious but also sustainable for local farmers.
Many health-conscious people consume fruits regularly to shed extra kilos.
You can check your blood sugar level before and after consuming the fruit, to get an idea of the spike.
The fruit is rich in vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, antioxidants, dietary fibre, and resistant starch that promotes gut health.
There are around 30 varieties of the fruit, and the most popular ones are 'salak pondoh,' 'salak Bali,' 'salak gula pasir' and 'salak Bali merah.'
Certain precautions should be taken before consuming them.
The jamun seeds control glucose levels in the blood.
Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit and lemons are acidic. Eating them right before going to sleep may cause acid reflux and heartburn.
Food that is easy on the stomach and digests quickly should be eaten in summer.
Passion fruit contains piceatannol, a compound that enhances insulin’s metabolic activity.