Kiwi has emerald green color which contains lots of phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals. The kiwi fruit is indigenous to China where the great Khans of China considered them a delicacy. Missionaries introduced kiwi fruit to New Zealand in the early 20th century.

It was originally known as yang tao, and then as the Chinese gooseberry before being named kiwi fruit in honor of the national bird of New Zealand.

Kiwifruit keeps well under refrigeration, and at approximately 0.5 degrees Celsius, may last up to 9 months. New Zealand and Italy are the world’s top producers, and kiwi fruit are now grown worldwide.

Nutrient Content

Kiwi is a good source of the minerals potassium, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus, as well as the antioxidant vitamins E and A.

Health Benefits of Kiwi

• Kiwi fruits are rich in anti-oxidants that reduce signs of aging considerably. Ascorbic acid present in this fruit is an excellent astringent. It provides great result in tightening the skin and the pores on it.
• Consumption of kiwi fruit strengthens metabolism and improves nerve function.
• It also helps to maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
• Together, vitamins A, C, and E can reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Kiwi fruit has all the vitamins and thus it is good if you want to keep healthy vision for a long time.
• Kiwi fruit is also good to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases while preventing you from prescription drug’s side effects such as inflammation and bleeding.
• Prevents Asthma
• Prevents wheezing and coughing, especially in children
• Protects our DNA from mutations
• Helps prevent colon cancer thanks to a high fiber content
• Kiwi fruits contain about as much potassium as bananas.
• Kiwi's black seeds can be crushed to produce kiwi fruit oil, which is very rich in Alfa-Linoleic Acid (an important Omega-3 essential fatty acid).
• Kiwi is rich in phytonutrients which prevent blood clotting and control fatty acid levels in your blood.

Kiwi Recipes

Kiwi Raita

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)

salt to taste

2 kiwis, peeled and diced

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Method

Whisk the yogurt, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl until the yogurt is smooth. Fold in the diced kiwi and cilantro until combined.

Caribbean Health Drink

Ingredients

1 cup chopped carrot

1 banana

1 kiwi, peeled

1 apple - peeled, cored, and sliced

1 cup chopped pineapple

1 cup ice cubes

Method

Blend the carrot, banana, kiwi, apple, pineapple, and ice cubes in a blender until smooth.