Description
The kiwi is a small berry with a sour and sweet taste. It has many nutritional properties, and a high content of vitamins E, C, and K.
Possible Benefits
- May improve immunity
- May improve digestion
- May protect your vision
- May slow down the aging process
- May help to regulate blood pressure
- May improve mood
How to Do It
It is recommended to eat the fruit fresh.
You can also prepare it in a smoothie by adding a bit of lemon, water, and sugar.
Why it works
The combination of vitamin C and E is essential to prepare the immune system to protect against viruses and bacteria.
- Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, protecting the body from free radical damage.
- Kiwi is high in lutein, a vitamin known to protect visual health.
- Consuming kiwi helps to regulate the intestinal microbiota and to regulate the absorption of liquids, thus improving digestion.
- In a study [1] it was found that kiwi may promote psychological well-being.
Time Commitment
2-5 minutes
Suggested Frequency
1-2 times per week
Time of Day
Any
Eating kiwi after meals may help improve digestion.
Possible Side Effects
Possible allergic reaction, vomiting
May interfere with blood-thinning medications due to vitamin K.
Tips
- Be sure to store in a cool place to maintain its nutritional properties.
- Among fruits, it contains one of the highest levels of Vitamin C.
- Ideal for maintaining the acid/alkaline balance in the body.
Supporting Studies and Articles
Expand Collapse- Mood improvement in young adult males following supplementation with gold kiwifruit, a high-vitamin C food. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-nutritional-science/article/mood-improvement-in-young-adult-males-following-supplementation-with-gold-kiwifruit-a-highvitamin-c-food/5E8E7C341550C313582031A152F3DA8D
- The nutritional and health attributes of kiwifruit: a review. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6267416/
- Kiwifruit: our daily prescription for health. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23746068/
- Mechanisms underlying effects of kiwifruit on intestinal function shown by MRI in healthy volunteers. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6590324/
- Effects of kiwifruit on innate and adaptive immunity and symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23394995/
