Dragon fruit, also known as pitahaya or strawberry pear, is a low calorie tropical fruit known for its vibrant red skin and sweet, seed-speckled pulp. It contains nutrients, prebiotic fibers, and ...

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Known for their hot-pink, spike-covered exterior, dragon fruits are one of the more tropical fruits widely available in American supermarkets. Also known as pitaya, dragon fruit has white and sweet, ...

Dragon fruit may help prevent diabetes, heart disease, and cancer due to its antioxidants. Eating dragon fruit can improve gut health by promoting the growth of beneficial probiotic bacteria. Dragon ...

Low in sugar and rich in antioxidants, dragon fruit helps reduce insulin resistance and fatty liver while its fiber supports gut health. Dragon fruit can be eaten fresh, mixed with yogurt, or added to ...

You may not be lucky enough to live surrounded by palm trees, but thanks to popular tropical fruits like açaí and dragon fruit (and whoever made smoothie bowls a thing), you can darn sure pretend.

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The flavor is a fixture on drink menus. But competition from abroad has South Florida growers rethinking their commitment to a once-lucrative crop that requires a lot of investment and care.