KIWI FRUIT HEALTH BENEFITS

Kiwis are small fruits that has a lot of flavor and plenty of health benefits. Kiwi’s green flesh is sweet and tangy. This fruit is also full of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, folate and potassium. Having said that, kiwis are also known as a rich source of “Fiber”.

Kiwis are grown in different locations, like China, Italy, New Zealand, Greece, France etc., which makes it available in season year-around. Moreover, this fruit is also used as a supplement for gym people due to its richness in fiber. Fiber also helps in improving muscles.

Kiwi is attractive because of its wonderful green color and exotic taste. But the real thing about kiwi comes from its health benefits.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF KIWI

1.    HELPS IS DIGESTION

Fiber is good for digestion and kiwis have plenty of it. Kiwi contains a protein-dissolving enzyme called actinidian,  which helps is digesting the meal.

2.    BOOSTS IMMUNE SYSTEM

Kiwis are full of vitamin C. Did you know that just one cup of kiwi gives you about 273 percent of you daily recommended value. Vitamin C is well known for boosting your immune system to keep you away from diseases.

3.    MANAGES BLOOD PRESSURE

Despite boosting our immune system, kiwi also helps in managing blood pressure. A study have shown that three kiwis a day can lower blood pressure more than one apple a day.

Accordingly, conditions like heart attack, high blood pressure or strokes can easily be avoided.

4.    PROTECTS THE SKIN

At beginning I mentioned that kiwi is a rich source of vitamin E. This is an antioxidant that keeps your skin from degeneration.

So, why spend money on anti-ageing products when you can have naturally looking young skin.

5.    REDUCES BLOOD CLOTTING

Blood clotting may causes strokes or heart attacks, eating kiwi just not only controls your blood pressure but helps in reducing blood clotting.

Interesting fact, our blood contains an amount of fat in it and kiwi helps in lowering it.

6.    GOOD FOR DIABETICS

Kiwi does not raise sugar level quickly. It has a glycemic load of 4 which means it is safe for diabetics.

People having diabetes issue can have one kiwi a day.

7.    SUPPORTER OF WEIGHT LOSS

Kiwi’s higher fiber content makes it a supporter of your weight loss. In above point I have mentioned that kiwi does not increases sugar level quickly, compared to other fruits which have high sugar contents, so the body will not store fat.

Kiwis helps in losing the weight out of the body and improving your muscle quality, so you look more attractive. Enough amount of exercise and adding 3-4 kiwis a day in your daily diet plan can help you in achieving the desired result.

8.      GIVES YOU BETTER SLEEP

Kiwi is a source of serotonin which helps you to have a better sleep. A study have proved that consumption of kiwi helps in improving the sleep quality.

Here is a fact, the peel of kiwi can be used for the development of natural sleeping aids.

HERE ARE SOME MORE INTERESTING FACTS

·         Kiwi fruit originates from China

·         This fruit is used in human diet for hundreds of years

·         Kiwi was initially known as “Chinese Gooseberry”

Nowadays, Organic kiwi is also available in the market, both online and offline market, you can easily buy them and can enjoy all these health benefits.