The Pitaya Fruit | Mom’s Recipes

Pitaya, the exotic fruit that is your health ally. Do you want to lose weight? The fruit generates thermogenic action when consumed. Check it out!

Pitaya is an exotic fruit that, in addition to being beautiful, is an excellent ally for weight loss, inhibits appetite, activates metabolism, prevents diabetes (reduction in blood glucose) and cardiovascular diseases.

The tiny seeds are an excellent source of omega-3, and the pulp, full of magnesium and calcium

It is also rich in vitamin C, potassium, iron and phosphorus.

It is known as dragon fruit because of its irregular skin and scaly segments.

The fruit has a slight sweet flavor, reminiscent of kiwi.

When buying pitaya, choose one with a pronounced color and undamaged skin.

Fruit shelf life: Unopened, lasts a few weeks. Once opened, consume within a maximum of two days.

Pitaya Salad

Ingredients

• 1 and ½ cup unpeeled pitaya, cut into small cubes
• 1 and ½ cup mango (cut into cubes)
• 1 cup whole cherry tomatoes
• ½ bunch of crisp lettuce
• ½ bunch of arugula

Sauce Ingredients

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup (tea) vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• 1 teaspoon of culinary sweetener
• Black pepper to taste
• Salt to taste

Preparation Mode

1. Clean the lettuce and arugula.
2. In a salad bowl, place the lettuce and arugula leaves.
3. Distribute the mango cubes, pitaya cubes and tomatoes on top.
4. Take it to freeze.

Sauce Preparation Method

1. In a glass, place the vinegar, olive oil, sweetener, salt, pepper and chives.
2. Cover tightly and shake vigorously until the sauce is smooth.
3. Transfer to a gravy boat and take to the table along with the salad.

Mom Tips

Ciboulett is the thin green onion; It has a more delicate flavor than the traditional chives we know.

Pitaya can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. The pitaya pulp blended in a blender with coconut water is delicious!

The fruit can be consumed natural, in salads, juices, jellies, yogurt, pie, ice cream, etc.

the pitaya pulp with cold coconut water… Hmmm

the pitaya pulp with cold coconut water… Hmmm

Look for the fruit at open-air markets or the Municipal Market in your city. The skin of the fruit is not edible. Consume the fruit in moderation as its seeds are laxative.

Thermogenic foods are capable of increasing energy expenditure, that is, burning more calories while they are digested. Thermogenic foods are not miraculous, therefore, regular physical exercise and a balanced diet are also necessary to promote weight loss. Thermogenic foods should be ingested 30 minutes before physical activities.

Approximate yield of 4 servings.

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