Kiwi

Kiwi has been one of my favorite fruits ever since I was young. This fruit is pretty unique as it has a sweet and tangy flavour. It contains edible seeds and can be easily eaten by cutting the kiwi in half and scooping out the inside. The skin of a kiwi can be eaten although it has a “hairy” texture to it. Kiwi contains high antioxidant levels which help fight free radicals and helps keep the skin looking young.

Free radicals// Free radicals are produced in the body (exposure to sun, exercise, damage to cell). Too many free radicals cause oxidative damage to healthy tissues and induces aging. For those who enjoy chemistry: Free radicals are an unpaired electron in orbit around the nucleus of an atom. In order to regain balance, antioxidants are able to neutralize free radicals and protect the cell from oxidation.

Research studies
Studies have shown the beneficial effects of kiwi in protecting the cells from oxidative damage (due to antioxidant levels). Due to their high vitamin C content, kiwi has shown beneficial effects immune health. Kiwi has also show to help with cardiovascular disease (blood pressure and heart health).

Nutrients// Based on 1 large kiwi (without skin)
—–>Dietary Fibre// 3g (12% DV)
—–>Vitamin C// 150% DV
—–>Vitamin K// 50% DV
—–>Potassium// 9% DV
—–>Folate// 6% DV

How to select// Choose kiwi that soft.
How to store// Store in refrigerator up to 1-2 weeks.
How to eat// Raw, on a salad, in smoothies or make kiwi balls shown here!

What’s your favourite way to enjoy kiwi?

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