What’s the name of Amelia Bono’s mysterious fruit and what beauty benefits has

“I don’t know what this fruit is called but I can’t stop eating it lately. He is delicious,” Amelia Bono has confessed to his virtual followers on social networks. As well as we offered the best tips of the personal trainer and Coach Andrea de Ayala When it began, with certain doubts, in the world of Running (That now you are passionate), this time we wanted Help the influencer To discover not only what is the name of this alleged exotic delicacy, but also to know what their Properties and its origin.

Let us advance that It helps us to wear a radiant face. Although there are no miraculous foods, it can be interesting to incorporate this fruit (like many others) to our diet. We tell you why.

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Amelia Bono, addicted to a tropical fruit with infinite properties

The fruit that Amelia Bono is called Pitahaya or Dragon Fruit. If that of “Pitahaya” sounds to you, perhaps it is because, before Amelia Bono, Cristina Pedroche also tried her. In fact, its flavor must have liked it especially because, for some reason, Pitahaya is the nickname that the television presenter put to her first daughter, Laia, that in July will fulfill two years and You will have a little brother soon.

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The pitahaya or Dragon Fruit It comes from Central America and South America. It is originally from the tropical and subtropical regions of these continents. At the moment, is grown in many other parts of the world Due to its popularity and health benefits, including countries in Asia such as Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.

According to publications of the National Center for Biotechnological Information, which is part of the National Library of Medicine of the United States, a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Pitahaya stands out above all for its antioxidant power. Helps us fight free radicals and presume a radiant skin. In addition, it contains group B vitamins, which increase energy levels. As if that were not enough, its high fiber content favors intestinal healthwhich helps us look flat belly. In addition, it is ideal for diets, since It is low in calories and rich in water.

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Best fermented

According to recent studies, of which NIH also echoes, The antioxidant properties of the dragon fruit intensify when it is fermented. Generally, it is used to make milkshakes or Smoothies and combines with other fruits. But if it is fermented (type Kombucha) It is also delicious and its benefits increase.

The one that takes Amelia is yellow but the most common (and striking) is pink. The local fruit markets of islands like Hawaii usually sell it in small plastic sachets as Snack healthy. In other parts of the world such as Bali, they usually serve it in Varied fruit trays for breakfast.

The shakes of Dragon Fruit They are also frequent in both destinations. Now we also have it in Spain and although the taste is not as intense as in its countries of origin, it is worth trying. Its seeds and texture will remind you to the custard And, curiously, they have a similar effect on the level of the intestine, functioning as a gel that considerably improves intestinal transit. We are convinced that, like Amelia, you are going to love.