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With its sweet-tangy flavour and high nutrient content, the Kiwi fruit
makes a tasty ingredient in smoothies, salads, desserts and cakes. The
best quality fruit come from New Zealand since the favourable climatic
conditions and rich volcanic soil ensure consistent quality and taste.
Kiwi fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals compared to other popular
fruits. For exampleit has twice the Vitamin C content compared to
oranges and five times more nutrient content compared to apples making
it a "Super Fruit".
It is also a good source of dietary fibre, Vitamin E, potassium, folic
acid, carotenoids, antioxidants and trace minerals. Truly itis a
nutritional powerhouse. Here's a quick look at its various benefits:
Vitamin C content (85.1 mg) helps boost immunity.
High fibre content (3 gm) improves digestion.
Its Glycemic Index number(48.5) makes it suitable fordiabetics.
Folic content (38.2 ug) benefits pregnant women.
The magnesium (14.4 mg) content is vital for normal body functions
Vitamin E content helps fight age-related macular degeneration.
Its low fat and low sodiumcontent makes it ideal for patients with
heart disease and diabetes and also helps weight loss.
Its anti-oxidant property helps reduce blood pressure and high
cholesterol levels.
Quick tips
Best eaten when ripe or slightly soft
Store at room temperatureor with apples and bananas for quick ripening
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