The benefits of eating dragon fruit and yogurt together

Dragon fruit is sweet, nutritious, and can grow well even without the use of any pesticides. Therefore, pitaya is a green and environmentally friendly healthy food. The yogurt has a rich and sweet taste. Eating pitaya and yogurt together can supplement the human body with a lot of nutrients, and it is also easy to absorb and the method is also very simple. However, many people still don’t know much about the benefits of eating dragon fruit and yogurt together.

1. Benefits of pitaya and yogurt

1. Lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements

Dragon fruit contains a lot of dietary fiber, which can absorb water and swell after eating, stimulating gastrointestinal motility. Yogurt contains a certain amount of probiotics, which can also help regulate intestinal flora and have a certain laxative effect. Eating them together can promote defecation.

2. Lose weight

Dragon fruit contains more dietary fiber, which will absorb water and swell after eating, increasing your sense of fullness and reducing your intake of other energy-consuming foods. Yogurt belongs to a high-protein diet. Eating them together can supplement a large amount of protein and reduce excessive energy intake, which has the effect of losing weight.

3. Beauty and skin care

Dragon fruit contains a large amount of anthocyanins and vitamin C. These two ingredients have strong antioxidant effects, can remove free radicals in the body, and relieve the aging of the skin and organs. Yogurt itself is rich in nutrients, containing a large amount of protein and amino acids, and has the effect of nourishing the stomach and beautifying. The effect is better when consumed together.

Note: Eating a small amount can promote bowel movements, but eating too much can cause the opposite effect, which is related to the complexation of protein.

2. Can dragon fruit and yogurt be consumed in large quantities?

Do not eat too much dragon fruit and yogurt together. We all know that pitaya contains more anthocyanins, vitamin C and some plant acids. Although yogurt is fermented by yeast, its protein content is still very high. The acidic components in pitaya will react with the protein in yogurt, promote protein precipitation and affect digestion. It is okay to eat a small amount, but eating too much can easily cause indigestion symptoms such as abdominal distension, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

3. How to eat dragon fruit and yogurt together

Dragon Fruit Yogurt Smoothie

Ingredients : yogurt, dragon fruit, and appropriate amount of honey.

Method : Wash the dragon fruit, peel it, cut the flesh into small pieces, put it into a milkshake machine, pour in yogurt, and make a milkshake. You can add appropriate amount of honey to taste before eating.