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Growing Dragon Fruit in Our Backyard

Growing Dragon Fruit in Our Backyard

Growing dragon fruit in our backyard has two-fold benefits: firstly, it satisfies one’s hobby of gardening and secondly, it provides fruits for healthy body.

Dragon fruit, commonly called “gift of nature”, is the latest entrant to the world of super fruits. It possesses numerous health benefits[1]. It is significantly rich in antioxidants called phytoalbumin which prevents the formation of cancer-causing free radicals. The fruit is low in calories and high in fiber which helps to avoid constipation by acting as natural laxative. The fiber enhances digestion and reduces fat to improve the overall digestive health. It also helps excrete heavy metal toxins from the body.

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Growing Calamansi In the Backyard

There’s money in growing calamansi as it fruits throughout the year. Moreover there is always a ready market for the crop as it is the most important citrus juice source in the country.

Thirty-five pieces of calamansi are enough to satisfy a person’s daily requirement of 100 milligrams of vitamin C. Fair in calcium, phosphorus and potassium, its juice has acidic properties resembling lemons and limes. It is used to make beverages and to flavor fish (particularly kinilaw), cakes, pies, preserves, sauces, and marmalades, soups and teas. The rind of calamansi is also used as flavorings.

In some instances, the juice is used to bleach ink stains from fabrics. It also serves as a body deodorant. The fruits, on one hand, are fried in coconut oil with various seasonings and are eaten with curry and vegetables.

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