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This webpage on cooking solves my dilemna of how easiest to share my favorite recipes with my Facebook friends. I need only share the link to this webpage on my Facebook Timeline, whenever I have a new recipe prepared and my friends can instantly have a copy of the recipe.
Dragon fruit (also called **pitaya** or **pitahaya**) is native to tropical regions of Central America, but over time cultivation expanded globally to Southeast Asia, Israel, and other warm climates. The Wikipedia article on pitaya / dragon fruit offers a good overview of its botanical classification, varieties, and distribution across the globe. Its striking look—bright pink or yellow outer skin, often paired with white, magenta, or deep-red flesh speckled with edible black seeds—makes it a visual magnet for cocktail photography and recipe pages.
Nutritionally, dragon fruit is low-calorie but packs in fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients. According to a review in *PMC*, dragon fruit contains bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, carotenoids, and betalains, which help scavenge free radicals. “Nutritional Value and Therapeutic Benefits of Dragon Fruit” (PMC) Healthline describes how dragon fruit is “low in calories and high in fiber and antioxidants,” offering mild, refreshing flavor reminiscent of pear and kiwi. Healthline: What Is Dragon Fruit & Benefits Harvard Health also highlights the inflammation-fighting antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C and selenium found in dragon fruit. Harvard Health: Dragon Fruit
Beyond general nutrition, dragon fruit shows promise in supporting gut health, reducing inflammation, and aiding metabolic balance. A review article indicates that pitaya’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other bioactive properties may deliver beneficial effects in diabetes, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular contexts. “Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Other Health Effects of Dragon Fruit” (PMC) WebMD notes that dragon fruit is a good source of fiber (helping with digestion and softening stool), contains prebiotics (supporting gut microbiome balance), and may modestly support immune health via its antioxidants. WebMD: Dragon Fruit Benefits In cocktail contexts, dragon fruit’s gentle flavor profile and visual drama (especially in magenta-fleshed varieties) make it ideal as a mixer that enriches texture and aesthetics without overwhelming the spirit.