Red Dragon Fruit-Medium size

This Khaleesi of fruits has a vibrant red skin and a sweet seed-speckled pulp. Central Americans call it "pitaya." In Asia, it's a "strawberry pear."  This pulp can be chopped into cubes when firm and can just be scooped out with a spoon when ripe. It makes any fruit mix more vibrant while also making your face glow. It may help lower your blood sugar. Researchers say this might be partly because it replaces damaged cells in your pancreas that make insulin, the hormone that helps your body break down sugar.

Dragon fruits contains prebiotics, which are foods that feed the healthy bacteria called probiotics in your gut. Having more prebiotics in your system can improve the balance of good to bad bacteria in your intestines. Specifically, dragon fruit encourages the growth of the probiotics lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. In your gut, these and other helpful bacteria can kill disease-causing viruses and bacteria. They also help digest food.

It’s rich in antioxidants like flavonoids, phenolic acid, and betacyanin. These natural substances protect your cells from damage by free radicals -- molecules that can lead to diseases like cancer and premature aging.
It’s naturally fat-free and high in fiber. It makes for a good snack because it can help keep you full for longer between meals.