Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya fruit, is a cactus-based fruit that has loads of health benefits such as lowering risks of a blood sugar spike, aiding in digestion, etc. It resembles a dragon, and that is how this fruit got its name. You must be wondering how to eat this fruit, irrespective of its shape and size. It’s simple. Cut it into two halves and eat the inside layer with a spoon. You can also make a smoothie out of it.