{"id":128,"date":"2025-07-03T08:43:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T08:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/?p=128"},"modified":"2025-07-03T08:43:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T08:43:13","slug":"dont-throw-away-dragon-fruit-peel-transform-it-into-a-refreshing-superfood-drink-and-jelly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/?p=128","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Throw Away Dragon Fruit Peel: Transform It into a Refreshing Superfood Drink and Jelly"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why Dragon Fruit Peel Deserves Your Attention<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dragon fruit peel is\u00a0rich in anthocyanins<\/strong>, natural antioxidants that help protect your skin, eyes, and blood vessels. In fact, anthocyanins are\u00a0up to 10 times more powerful than carotene<\/strong>\u00a0and have been praised for their\u00a0anti-aging<\/strong>,\u00a0anti-inflammatory<\/strong>, and\u00a0circulation-boosting<\/strong>\u00a0properties.<\/p>\n

These antioxidants not only help\u00a0protect skin from sun damage<\/strong>\u00a0but also promote the\u00a0regeneration of retinal cells<\/strong>, making the drink beneficial for\u00a0eye health<\/strong>\u2014particularly for the elderly or those dealing with myopia or visual fatigue.<\/p>\n

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How to Prepare a Dragon Fruit Peel Drink<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This simple recipe transforms the peel into a beautiful, antioxidant-rich beverage that can be enjoyed warm or cold. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Clean the Dragon Fruit Thoroughly<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Place the dragon fruit in a large basin.<\/li>\n
  • Add a spoonful of\u00a0salt<\/strong>\u00a0and enough clean water to cover the fruit.<\/li>\n
  • Let it soak for\u00a010 minutes<\/strong>, turning the fruit halfway to ensure both sides are submerged.<\/li>\n
  • Rub the peel gently to remove dirt, pesticide residues, and any hidden debris between the scales.<\/li>\n
  • Rinse well under\u00a0running water<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Step 2: Cut and Boil the Peel<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • Cut the dragon fruit in half and\u00a0scoop out the flesh<\/strong>\u00a0to use separately.<\/li>\n
    • Place the peel on a cutting board.\u00a0Remove the root and top<\/strong>\u00a0of the peel.<\/li>\n
    • Slice the peel into\u00a0thick strips<\/strong>, which helps the nutrients release into the water.<\/li>\n
    • Put the sliced peel into a\u00a0pot<\/strong>, add enough water to cover it, and cover with a lid.<\/li>\n
    • Bring to a\u00a0boil over high heat<\/strong>, then reduce to\u00a0medium heat<\/strong>\u00a0and simmer for\u00a010 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83d\udd39\u00a0Tip:<\/em>\u00a0Do not overcook the peel, as excessive heat may destroy some of the valuable nutrients.<\/p>\n

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      Step 3: Strain and Enjoy<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • After boiling,\u00a0remove the peels<\/strong>\u00a0from the pot, leaving behind the vibrant-colored liquid.<\/li>\n
      • Pour the drink into a cup.<\/li>\n
      • Optional<\/strong>: Add a spoonful of\u00a0honey<\/strong>\u00a0to taste\u2014but wait until the drink cools slightly to preserve the enzymes in honey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Why Dragon Fruit Peel Deserves Your Attention Dragon fruit peel is\u00a0rich in anthocyanins, natural antioxidants that help protect your skin, eyes, and blood vessels. In fact, anthocyanins are\u00a0up to 10 times more powerful than carotene\u00a0and have been praised for their\u00a0anti-aging,\u00a0anti-inflammatory, and\u00a0circulation-boosting\u00a0properties. These antioxidants not only help\u00a0protect skin from sun damage\u00a0but also promote the\u00a0regeneration of retinal […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":129,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-and-drinks","category-interesting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=128"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":130,"href":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128\/revisions\/130"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=128"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tappyli.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}