The Marvels Of Kiwi Fruit Nutrition
Kiwi fruit nutrition comes from the unique kiwi fruit.
Very high in vitamin C, fiber and various other nutrients,
we can benefit from it by including it in our diet.
The Kiwi Fruit
The kiwi fruit or the Chinese gooseberry originated from South China and was popularized in New Zealand where it was named after the national bird, the kiwi, and hence we call it kiwi fruit today. Presently the leading producers of the kiwi fruit are Italy, New Zealand, Chile, France, Japan and the United States.
It is a rather small fruit that is slightly larger than an egg. But it comes packed with numerous vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. It is juicy with a mix of tangy and sweet taste.
Two main types of kiwi fruit are the green kiwi fruit (Hayward) and the golden kiwi fruit. There are others such as chico, saanichton 12 and many others including baby kiwis or kiwi berries which are much smaller and you can pop it into your mouth, skin and all.
There are other simple ways to eat a kiwi fruit.
Kiwi Fruit Nutrition and Its Health Benefits
A kiwi fruit has more vitamin C than an similar amount of orange. One kiwi fruit supplies more than the daily need of vitamin C. That's how good it is. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can counteract free radicals effectively and hence protect the body cells from damage at the cellular level. It is also an excellent immune booster.
The kiwi fruit contains vitamin E. There is little oil in the vitamin E found in this fruit, unlike other sources of the vitamin.
A kiwi fruit contains more potassium than an average size banana. This mineral is essential for the function of all cells in the body. What's more, it is an electrolyte which conducts electricity in the body. It is also vital for proper heart function.
It contains the following phytonutrients: beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin.
The kiwi fruit has a lot of fiber which is essential for general good health. Fiber lowers the cholesterol level and, hence,is good for the heart too. It is also good for diabetics. Lastly, it promotes a healthy colon.
The fruit also contains some amount of phosphorus, magnesium, thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (B2), and niacin (B3).
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