Deliciously juicy and bursting with natural sweetness, kiwis they are a powerhouse of nutrition loved by many. Like a natural sweet and healthy snackThese beauties are easy to fit into your day, on their own, mixed with other favorite foods, or as an ingredient in everyday recipes.
Cutting a kiwi will give you a green or golden flesh, depending on the variety you choose. The classic green kiwis with a fuzzy skin will offer a tangy-sweet flavor, while the variety with vibrant yellow/gold flesh and smooth, hairless skin (known as SunGold Kiwis) are refreshingly sweet, and taste like a cross between a pineapple and a strawberry. Regardless of whether you’re a green or gold team, enjoying these delicious fruits will fuel your body with some important nutrients and present your taste buds with a truly satisfying flavor.
Two Medium Zespri Green Kiwis provide:
- 4 grams of fiber
- 50 milligrams of calcium
- 462 milligrams of potassium
- 137 milligrams of vitamin C
And two Kiwis Zespri Sun Gold provide:
- 2 grams of fiber
- 28 milligrams of calcium
- 510 milligrams of potassium
- 261 milligrams of vitamin C (you can get more than 100% of your daily vitamin C needs in just one fruit)
Next time you go to the supermarket, try rocking your fruit bowl with kiwis! Here are some amazing effects that you can experience. Read on and for more information on how to eat healthy, don’t miss The #1 Best Juice to Drink Every Day, Science Says.
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Eating two kiwis will provide you with more than 100% of your vitamin C needs, with the green variety providing 150% of the daily value of this nutrient and SunGold providing 290%.
Since the data show that vitamin C deficiency is linked to impaired immunity and increased susceptibility to infectionseating foods with vitamin clike kiwis, it can help you meet your needs and avoid a deficiency, which helps keep your immune health in check.
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Kiwifruit contain actinidine, an enzyme that can play a role in aiding the digestive process. Data shows that kiwifruit extract helps with digestion of certain proteinsincluding proteins found in yogurts, cheeses, and fish.
Plus, both Green and SunGold kiwifruit are a natural source of fiber, the world’s favorite nutrient for digestive health. Eating enough fiber can help support bowel movement regularity Y promote a healthy gut microbiome. If you eat the skin of the kiwi along with the pulp, you will get even more fiber that supports intestinal health thanks to if you throw that part of the fruit in the trash or in your composter.
Who doesn’t crave quality sleep after a long, stressful day? Unfortunately, as much as we know how important sleep is, a a whopping 1 in 3 American adults doesn’t get enough sleepAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Kiwi contains antioxidants and serotonin, which may be beneficial in supporting sleep. And according to the results of a smaller study, consuming two kiwis one hour before bed every night for one month improved sleep onset, duration, and efficiency in adults with self-reported sleep disorders.
Considering our hectic lifestyles, it’s no wonder so many of us can benefit from experiencing enhanced vitality. And the simple act of eating kiwifruit can do just that.
The consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C has been associated with a greater sense of vitality. And according to the results of a study published in nutrientsEating two SunGold kiwifruit per day improved subjective vitality in adults with low vitamin C levels.
If you’re eating kiwis with plant-based sources of iron, such as spinach, whole grains, and nuts, you may experience increased absorption of this key mineral. Vitamin C has the ability to help the body absorb and use this form of iron, potentially helping the body fight iron deficiency anemia. And since kiwis are an excellent source of vitamin C, enjoying them alongside your heme iron foods can help your body make the most of these nutritious options.
The results of a randomized controlled trial showed that after eating three kiwis every day for eight weeks, reductions of 10 mm Hg in systolic blood pressure and 9 mm Hg in diastolic blood pressure were observed among male smokers. and in a to study When evaluating non-smoking men and women who had moderately elevated blood pressure, eating 3 kiwis a day was associated with lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to those who ate an apple a day.
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Lauren Manaker MS, RDN, LD, CLEC
Lauren Manaker is an award-winning registered dietitian, book author, and recipe developer who has been in practice for nearly 20 years. read more
