How long can dragon fruit be stored? What will happen if you eat too much dragon fruit?

1. How long can it be stored?

Dragon fruit can be stored at room temperature for more than 15 days. If it is refrigerated, it can be stored for about 1 month in an environment of 15°C. Under high temperature conditions, the fruit is easy to rot, so it must be placed in a cool place to dissipate heat. Since the respiration rate of the fruit is relatively low and the skin also has a good protective effect, it has good storage resistance, but it must be kept dry and not exposed to water, otherwise it will rot quickly.

2. What happens if you eat too much?

1. Obesity: The main component of pitaya is glucose, which is different from other sugars that need to be digested. This type of sugar can be absorbed directly, so once consumed in excess, it will accumulate and since it cannot be completely metabolized, it will cause weight gain.

2. Diarrhea: Dragon fruit is a benign fruit and has a laxative effect. However, if consumed in excess, it will cause diarrhea symptoms. Especially for people with cold body and women who are menstruating, they must eat less or not eat it, otherwise it will cause physical discomfort.

3. Increase blood sugar: As mentioned earlier, the sugar in pitaya is mainly glucose. Some sugars that need to be digested and absorbed have the risk of increasing blood sugar, not to mention this kind of sugar that can be absorbed directly, so people with diabetes must not eat it.

3. When to eat

1. Eat in the morning: The time to eat dragon fruit in the morning is usually around 10-11 o'clock. At this time, you have been busy for a long time and there is still some time before lunch. It is particularly appropriate to eat a dragon fruit to replenish energy. It is easy to absorb and will not affect your appetite for lunch.

2. Eat at noon: You can also eat one after lunch, usually half an hour later. If the interval is too short, the alternation of hot and cold can easily cause diarrhea, which is not only not conducive to the absorption of nutrients, but also causes physical discomfort.