10 Health Benefits of Kiwi

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1.Kiwi fruit contains plenty of nutrients such as phyto-chemicals, minerals and vitamins.Kiwi has low saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol.It is an ideal fruit for weight loss and good health.

2.Kiwi is a super fruit with a high amount of natural powerful anti-oxidant,Vitamin C which is important for,
growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds, and keeps teeth and gums healthy.

3.Kiwi rich in dietary fiber helps to reduce the blood cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart disease. Aids in proper bowel function. It helps to reduce constipation and diverticulosis.With its high fiber content,kiwi helps in providing a feeling of fullness with fewer calories.Helps to improve diabetes.

Note:Whole or cut-up fruits are sources of dietary fiber and  fruit juices contain little or no fiber.

4.Potassium in Kiwi helps to maintain healthy blood pressure and reduces the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss.
5.The powerful antioxidants like Vitamin C,A and E in Kiwi protects from Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).It acts as an anti-aging and helps to fight against the damage caused by the free radicals in body.

6.Kiwi fruit helps in treating cardiovascular diseases by reducing the cholesterol level.
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Kiwi 

7.An adequate sodium to potassium ratio in Kiwi keeps heart healthy.

8.Kiwi is a good source of folate.It helps the body to form red blood cells.It is a good fruit for pregnant women as it reduces the risk of neural tube defects, spina bifida, and anencephaly during fetal development.


9.Kiwi helps to prevent colon cancer and reduces the risk of other types of cancer.Excessive oxidative stress caused by free radicals may lead to different types of cancer, including lung, mouth, throat, colon, stomach and esophagus.The Vitamin C in Kiwi preotects the body from this oxidative stress.

10.Kiwi fruit contains more vitamin C than oranges and is especially effective against respiratory health problems such as shortness of breath, asthma and cough. 



"Kiwi is the National Fruit of China and it is called as  Chinese gooseberry".

Comments

  1. KIA HealthJuly 30, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Good information. In addition- Kiwi is considered as super fruit which has many health benefits.

    *Regular consumption of kiwi fruit strengthens the metabolism & improves the nervous function.
    *It is very good for maintaining body fluid balance in our body.
    *Kiwi fruit is excellent blood thinner. If you eat daily 2-3 kiwi fruit, it reduce the blood clot problem & reduces the fat in the blood.

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  2. UnknownSeptember 22, 2014 at 1:49 AM

    Thanks for the info, been looking everywhere for information on this.
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