Natural Society February 9 2013
Attention kiwi lovers. As delectable as the kiwi fruit is, did you know that this fruit also offers numerous health benefits? It’s not surprising, as nature offers countless natural foods that have been used as medicine throughout history. Also known as the Chinese gooseberry, and once the “sunny peach”, kiwifruit has been declared by some to be one of the world’s most nutritionally perfect foods. It’s time to experience all of the kiwi fruit benefits that the fruit has to offer.
The Many Kiwi Fruit Benefits – Experience them Today
Weighting in at about 4 ounces and resting at about 3 inches long, the kiwifruit is known for it’s high vitamin C content – containing more of the vitamin than even an orange. Overall, some notable vitamins and nutrients in kiwi are:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K (helps with absorption of vitamin D)
- Folate
- Flavonoids
- Potassium (as much as a banana)
- Vitamin E
- Beta-carotene
- Lutein
- Zeaxanthin
- Fiber
- Magnesium
- Copper
- Phosphorous
Kiwi is also a great ‘prebiotic’ food. Prebiotic nutrients help to feed the probiotic bacteria in your gut (these bacteria are essential for optimal health). This helps keep digestive health in check while also helping to prevent a number of health issues.
Here are some kiwi fruit benefits.