The growing popularity of kiwi
fruit attributes to an amazing blend of flavours, appearance, and health benefits. Kiwi is an excellent vitamin C source; other vitamins including vitamin A, folate, vitamin E are also present in good amounts.
Low in calories – A 100 gram serving of kiwi fruit has around 61 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrates. Hence, a small kiwi fruit stores a treasure of nutritional surprises.
Treats asthma– Kiwi is known to treat asthma due to the great antioxidant and vitamin C content. It improves lung function and prevents wheezing among children. Kiwi fruit helps in reducing the cold and flu symptoms and other respiratory tract infections.
Aids Digestion – The delicious source of fibre in Kiwi plays a vital role in promoting digestion and maintains intestinal health. It is an exc
ellent source for treating constipation, especially in elders.
Boosts the immune system – Consumption of kiwifruit helps in fighting seasonal infections and other ailments attributing to its anti-microbial and anti-fungal action. The extracts from kiwi kill various bacteria, and this improves the immune system.
Controls diabetes – A study conducted on kiwi extracts demonstrated that intake of this fruit helps to prevent diabetes. Dysfunction of adipose tissues in the body is strongly implicated in the development of insulin resistance and diabetes.
Help manage blood pressure – The bioactive compounds present in kiwis helps lower the blood pressure levels in the body. Thus it prevents the risk of certain conditions caused by high blood pressure such as strokes and heart attacks.
Reduces blood clotting – According to the study, consuming kiwi on a daily basis helps reduces the risk of blood clotting. This effect of
the fruit on blood vessels prevents the risk of thromboembolic and cardiac disorders like atherosclerosis.
Improves sleep quality – The flavonoids present in this fruit such as naringenin, quercetin, rutin, catechin, and epicatechin modulate the sleep-inducing receptors. Thus, the peel of kiwi is a potent ingredient in the development of natural sleeping aids.
Other uses – Other health benefits of kiwi fruit include – vision improvement, healthy and smooth skin, cancer prevention, weight loss.
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