Super Benefits Of Kiwi Fruit For Your Body!

dems (43)in #food • 7 years ago

Kiwifruit (scientific name: Actinidia chinensis) . This fruit used to be known as « Yang Tao » in ancient China, where it was highly praised for both its flavor and medicinal properties, which have been proved by science today.

Kiwifruit provides 273% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C in one cup serving, 5 times the amount found in an orange. It is a natural immune boosting food which protects against colds & flu.

Kiwifruit is also very rich in vitamin A, which is great for skin, tooth & bone development, along with protecting vision. It also contains twice the amount of vitamin E found in avocados with nearly half as many calories.

Kiwifruit also carries potassium, which helps regulate the body’s electrolytes along with limiting high blood pressure and hypertension. It’s rich copper containt is good for kids, as it supports healthy developments in infants, including bone growth, brain development, and the formation of healthy red blood cells & strengthening the immune system against disease.

Scientific research has shown that kiwifruit is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which may reduce coronary heart disease, risks of stroke, and help in preventing autism, ADHD & many other developmental problems in children.

Research has also found kiwifruit to have important protective effect against asthma & respiratory problems, such as wheezing. Comparative studies have found that among children eating anywhere from 2 to 7 servings of kiwifruit and other vitamin C-rich foods per week, their incidence of wheezing could be reduced by up to 44%.

Research have also proved that kiwifruit can offer potential relief from diverticulitis, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. Containing about 20 vital nutrients, it is conclusively safe to label kiwifruit as a super fruit.