Saturday, January 1, 2011

KIWI!!! Those furry oval things...how healthy are they?

I recently became a fan of Kiwi fruit. Well, I actually have always liked them but for some reason recently I became a bigger fan. Maybe it is because they weren’t part of my weekly grocery list?!?!!? I don't know  but I decided to do some research on the health benefits. 
Health Benefits :

  1. Vitamins (antioxidants)
    1. Vitamin C – more than oranges
    2. Vitamin E
    3. Vitamin A – which helps with your vision too!
  2. Favonoids
    1. Antioxidant
    2. Some studies show they display anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-microbial and anti-cancer properties!
  3. Minerals
    1. Potassium – contain as much as bananas
    2. Magnesium
    3. Copper
    4. Phosphorus
  4. Amino Acids
    1. Arginine – healthy blood flow, muscle growth and fat metabolism
    2. Glutamate – promotes clear thinking !!
  5. High in Fiber – more than apples!!
Did you know you CAN eat the skin!! Yes, you can BUT you might want to avoid this because of the pesticides that sit in the furry part of the skin. If you attempt to grow them in your backyard...EAT THE SKIN! It has TONS of Fiber!!
BEST TIME TO BUY? Early spring to late fall (I am eating even before this time...still good to me! ha!) !!!!

http://hubpages.com/hub/Health-Benefits-of-Kiwi
http://kiwi-fruit.info/kiwi-fruit/Health+Benefits+of+Kiwi+Fruit
http://www.livestrong.com/article/576-need-kiwi-fruit/

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