Amazing Facts About Kiwifruit 1. Kiwifruit are the nutrition powerhouse of fruit Kiwifruit consistently rank at the top of fruit in nutrition density models which tell us exactly how nutritious food is. That means you get more vitamins and minerals per gram, and per calorie, of kiwifruit than most other fruit. 2. Kiwifruit are rich in vitamin C While oranges have a deserved reputation as valuable sources of vitamin C, kiwifruit can also lay a claim on the vitamin C crown. In fact there is twice as much vitamin C in kiwifruit as there are in oranges. You only need one kiwifruit each day to get your recommended daily intake of vitamin C. 3. Other vitamins that kiwifruit are especially high in compared to other fruit Folate Kiwifruit is a natural source of folate which women take to help prevent neural defects in their unborn babies. It also assists in brain and cognitive development in children and combats cardiovascular disease. Folate is so important many countries are considering adding it to flour or bread to ensure the population consumes sufficient amounts. Potassium A kiwifruit has about the same level of potassium as a banana – but only half the calories. This makes kiwifruit an excellent low-sodium option to access potassium, which is potentially beneficial for heart health and in the maintenance of blood pressure. 4. Kiwifruit are naturally high in antioxidants and other potentially-beneficial phytochemicals Eating kiwifruit will provide your daily intake of antioxidants, such as polyphenols and carotenoids, to help fight the damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress. 5. Kiwifruit can help improve the function of your immune system Kiwifruit help ward off the effects of stress, inflammation and attack from bacteria and viruses. Recent and ongoing trials have shown kiwifruit to be highly-effective at beneficially modulating the immune system. 6. Kiwifruit are really great to relieve that bloated and blocked feeling Recognised widely as a natural digestive aid, this is due to the unique combination of fibre and other
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:53:46 +0000
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