Fruits, Vegetables & Grains

Red dragon fruit

(Selenicereus costaricensis) This tropical fruit has a bright fuchsia rind and deep red or white flesh filled with small black seeds. The red-fleshed variety is slightly sweeter than the white-fleshed variety, with a juicy flavor reminiscent of a cross between a pear and a kiwi. Its flesh is soft and very refreshing. It contains antioxidants: betalain, a natural pigment that protects cells and combats bad cholesterol; Vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system and prevent disease; fiber, which naturally improves intestinal transit and digestion; and minerals such as iron and calcium.