Dragon Fruit to the Rescue!

Behold, all you vegetable haters! I present to you your solution and eventual partner in crime behind closed washroom doors. Yes, what IS that weird looking reddish yellowy monstrosity of a thing? Fear not young'uns! It's a dragon fruit, also known as a pitaya that grows from several species of cacti. For the Asian folks, 火龍果, literally "fire dragon fruit" may be no stranger to you. Even then, many people don't eat it, and it can be found in most non-asian supermarkets. Maybe due to it's atypical appearance, people assume that they'll have no idea how to prepare it when they get home. People, people...don't underestimate your intellectual minds! I'm sure a monkey had a little problem peeling his/her first banana. Then, you shall rightfully have a little problem (and fun) peeling your first dragon fruit! Seriously though, it peels like a banana.

Why all this fuss though over just a fruit. Why spend time typing some useless bologna crap about this oddity of thing. Simple, because it's insanely, amazingly good for you...and inexpensive! Let's list some of the goodies these bad boys are will to give you!

• Very high in Vitamin C
• Excellent laxative properties for a good time on the seat
• Full of antioxidants to protect from harmful radicals = cancer :( FML
• Good for your skin
• Reduces high cholesterol levels
• Increase metabolism and appetite

Good things come in fancy packages. This is one of them! You'll find them in most asian supermarkets, but even then, they won't have them in large quantities.

"But Chrisssssss, I'm really, like, reaalllly picky about what I eat...and likeeee, ummmm, does it like taste goooood? Like seriously?

I love the taste personally. It's sweet, but in a very delicate sort of way. Great for thirst quenching and makes your throat feel refreshed and comfortable. There's lots of seeds too, so make sure you check in the mirror afterwards to make sure you don't look like an idiot.

So go eat them! My mom and I share one everyday and it's done wonders ;)

Yes, I took the time to take a picture of the actual moon on the day of Mid-Autumn Festival. This ain't no impostor. Real deal!

Wishing everyone a very happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Hope you're all celebrating with your loved ones with smiles all around. Don't forget to have your fair share of mooncakes! As for me, I'll be here alone eating noodles.

Thanks for reading!