benefits of kiwi fruit

 Introduction of kiwi

kiwifruit is also known as chinese goose berry. It is a small berry of fuzzy brown exterior and green sweet and tangy edible flesh. It is enriched in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, anti-oxidants and potassium.

                                  

                            

Nutritional Contents 

 

Nutrient	Amount in 1 kiwi (69 g)	Daily adult requirement
Energy (calories)	42.1	1,600–3,000
Carbohydrates (g)	10.1, including 6.2 g of sugar	130
Fiber (g)	2.1	22.4–33.6
Calcium (mg)	23.5	1,000–1,300
Magnesium (mg)	11.7	310–420
Phosphorus (mg)	23.5	700–1,250
Potassium (mg)	215	4,700
Copper (mcg)	90	890–900
Vitamin C (mg)	64	65–90
Folate (mcg)	17.2	400
Beta carotene (mcg)	35.9	No data
Lutein & zeaxanthin (mcg)	84.2	No data
Vitamin E (mg)	1.0	15
Vitamin K (mcg)	27.8	75–120

Benefits of kiwifruit

Healthy skin : One kiwi contain 64 milligram of vitamin C which fullfills the 85% of  adult's daily vitamin C requirement. Vitamin C is necessary for production of collagen, which is building block of human skin. Vitamin C gives us healthy skin.

Better sleep: As we explained earlier that kiwi is enriched in anti-oxidants and other hormones such as serotonin. serotonin helps to improve sleep capabilities.

Cancer prevention: Kiwi enriched in anti-oxidants that's help in cancer prevention specially colorectal cancer.

Constipation prevention: Kiwi is enriched in water, helps small intestine to soften the stools. It is a natural laxative, prevents constipation.

Anti-inflammatory and bone health: Kiwi is packed with anti-oxidants that helps in reducing the inflammation. Vitamin K helps in bone growth. It also helps in reduction of osteoporosis( bone disease).