Kiwi

Kiwifruit, aka Chinese gooseberry, is native to Northern China and arrived in Newzealand in the early 20th century. Its scientific name is ‘Actinidia deliciosa’. Technically considered a berry, this fruit in high in nutrients and low in calories. The Delicate, tart, sweet and complex in flavor kiwi is delightfully refreshing when eaten. It also serves as a colorful garnish for a variety of dishes. In India, kiwifruit is cultivated in hilly areas mainly in the north eastern states of sikkim, arunachal pradesh and meghalaya.

Health benefits

• • Say goodbye to constipation!
    Being rich in dietary fibers and antioxidants, kiwifruit helps in maintaining and improving the digestive health. With an enzyme called actinidain, which breaks down proteins into amino acids – kiwis help the body digest proteins much more easily.

 

• • Kiwi gives baby soft skin!
    Kiwi can protect your skin from the damage caused by free radicals as it is high in antioxidants such as vitamin C and E. It also boosts the production of collagen in the body, which is great for your skin as well as your muscles and bones. Moreover, kiwi has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties.

 

• • Eat a kiwi a day, make heart diseases go away.
    Fiber, potassium, Omega-3 fatty acids as well as vitamin K and E can reduce the risk of cardiovascular, as well as coronary heart problems. This fruit balances blood pressure, cholesterol, as well as sugar.

 

• • Gives the anioxidant boost
    High concentration of antioxidants and Vitamin C found in kiwifruit boosts your immune system. Vitamin C also combats stress & aging, promotes wound healing, iron absorption and growing healthier bones.

 

• The best way to eat a kiwi.
  There is a strong debate on this as most people prefer eat kiwifruit without the skin, but it can be eaten with skin as well. Just wash the fruit properly. Eating the skin increases the fibre content, the polyphenolic antioxidants and the vitamins and minerals, leading to greater health benefits.