Kiwi fruit is an edible berry and has a soft texture with a sweet and unique flavour
“The first time I saw a kiwi fruit, I thought it’s a potato with fur.” Anonymous
10 benefits, interesting facts and uses of Kiwi fruit:
Kiwi fruit is a good source of Vitamin C, more than an orange
Eating kiwi fruit each day will lower your risk for blood clots and reduce the amount of fats in your blood
Kiwi fruit contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber protects the heart and pancreas, while insoluble fiber reduces the risk of some cancers and constipation
Kiwi fruit is high in copper. Copper is essential mineral, this makes red blood cells and develops a strong immune system, therefore is good for growing children
Kiwifruit has more potassium than a banana. Potassium helps to control blood pressure
Kiwifruit has no saturated fats or cholesterol
People with kidney stones should avoid eating kiwi fruit as it contains oxalates
Kiwifruit is a great source of folic acid, a nutrient that has been shown to prevent against neural tube defects
If you want to ripen kiwi fruit quicker, place them in a paper bag together with an apple, a banana or pear
100 grams of sliced kiwi fruit has 15 grams of carbohydrates
Life and Health Coach