Clarification: No fruit is miraculous, but If you include it in a strategic diet and good habits, its contribution can be much more effective. The yellow pitahaya is a fruit that is setting a trend on TikTok, with more than 100 million views, under the tag #yellowdragonfruit, being a food that promises to relieve constipation.
The pitahaya is a tropical member of the cactus family, native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, but it is already abundantly marketed in Mexico and the United States. It is yellow in color, has smooth spines and is white inside, accompanied by seeds that are also edible.
While some say it tastes like kiwi or pear, others say its flavor is exclusive.
Dr. Frances Largeman-Roth, nutritionist, registered dietitian, and author of Eating In Color, explains that Yellow dragon fruit is high in fiber, making it a natural laxative..
Likewise, the Cleveland Clinic details that its soluble fiber dissolves in water and other body fluids, and As it passes through your body, it takes on a gel-like consistency, feeding the beneficial bacteria in your gut..
“More healthy bacteria in the gut means reduced inflammation and better digestion”assured the medical institution.
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Could yellow dragon fruit cause diarrhea?
Registered dietitian Bonnie Taub-Dix, nutritionist and creator of “Read It Before You Eat It,” clarified that yellow dragon fruit does not offer the same benefits to people who already consume a lot of fiber, compared to those who have a low-fiber diet.
“A lot depends on where your starting point is,” added the expert. It also recommends combining liquids with fiber, since consuming it alone «can cause gastrointestinal problems and intestinal obstruction», that is, opposite effects.
The chance of diarrhea is very low, however, make sure not to overdo it. Dr. Frances Largeman-Roth points out that 8 grams of fiber in a single sitting can lead to “larger-than-normal bowel movements.”
He indicated that a cup of yellow dragon fruit offers you 4 grams of fiber, so you would be in a healthy enough portion to stimulate your bowel movements, without causing stomach damage.
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