Kiwifruit is another type of fruits in the Fruits category. It contains the various nutrients in it:
- Water - Energy - Calcium - Iron - Magnesium - Sodium - Potassium - Vitamin C - Riboflavin - Vitamin B-12 - Vitamin A
And best of kiwifruit is that, it contains zero value of cholesterol. In particular, they contain a higher value of Vitamin C (more than oranges), as much potassium as bananas and a good amount of beta-carotene.
The high content in dietary fiber in kiwifruits helps improving diseases such as diabetes, by controlling sugar levels, and colon cancer, since fiber binds to toxic compounds in the colon and helps us expel them. The fiber content has also been proven to reduce cholesterol levels, improving the conditions of patients with cardiovascular diseases and lowering the probability of heart attacks.
Eating kiwifruit is clearly a healthy choice and it is particularly useful in these cases:
- Prevents asthma, - Prevents wheezing and coughing, especially in children, - Provides a healthy amount of antioxidants and vitamins, and - Helps prevent colon cancer thanks to a high fiber content.
December 31, 2009 8:15:00 AM