Kiwifruit
Kiwis are cute and quirky. However, they're also an excellent way to give your vitamin C and potassium intake a boost.
Kiwis are cute and quirky. However, they're also an excellent way to give your vitamin C and potassium intake a boost.
Key benefits of kiwifruit
Kiwifruit is one of the world's most nutritious fruit and it contains very high levels of vitamin C, potassium and chlorphyll. It contains a wealth of nutrients and antioxidants. It has anti-cancer effects.
How much kiwifruit should you eat?
An average kiwifruit weighs 75 g. It is a very healthy fruit and can be eaten in many different ways.
Maximizing the benefits of kiwifruit
Kiwifruit should be eaten as soon as they are ripe, and sliced just before being eaten, as leaving them standing could decrease their vitamin C levels.
Nutritional values of kiwifruit
Calories 42
Fiber 1,6 g
Potassium 250 mg
Vitamin C 51 mg
Glycaemic Index medium
Per 100g
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Last edited by samreen; Friday, June 08, 2007 at 02:20 PM.
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