Prickly pears are in season, and this incredible fruit should be a part of your daily diet. The fruit of a cactus it has been held by many South American cultures as having huge health benefits. The fruit is known to have hypoglycemic effects – reducing sugar levels, in those with healthy sugar levels it has the effect of balancing sugar levels which helps in maintaining weight. It also contain betalains, the stuff that makes beet root red, which have anti-inflammatory effects.