Friday, July 25, 2008
Kiwi Love!
Did you know kiwifruit is the most nutrient dense fruit?A study conducted by Dr. Paul Lachance of
Did you know kiwifruit has the highest level of Vitamin C?
Kiwifruit has almost twice the Vitamin C of an orange. A serving of kiwifruit (two medium) provides about 230% of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance. Vitamin C aids in wound healing, iron absorption and maintains bones, blood vessels and teeth.
Did you know kiwifruit outranks bananas as the top low-sodium, high potassium fruit?
A serving of kiwifruit contains an average of 20% more potassium than a banana. Potassium is an important mineral that controls heart activity and works with sodium to maintain fluid balance in the body.
Did you know kiwifruit is a good low-fat source of Vitamin E?
A serving of kiwifruit has some 10% of the U.S. RDA. Kiwifruit actually has twice the Vitamin E of an avocado, but has only 60% of the avocado’s calories. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant and may reduce the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer.
Did you know there are few foods equal to kiwifruit in folic acid?
Kiwifruit provides 10% of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance of folic acid, or folate. Folic acid is essential to the reproduction and formation of red blood cells. Lack of folic acid can contribute to some problems of anemia and it is especially important for expectant mothers to protect against birth defects.
Did you know kiwifruit is especially rich in lutein?
Kiwifruit ranked higher than spinach and all other fruits and vegetables, except yellow corn, for its lutein content. Lutein is an antioxidant that may decrease the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration.
Did you know kiwifruit is an excellent source of dietary fiber?
Kiwifruit provides both soluble and insoluble forms of fiber (16% USRDA), providing more than a serving of bran flakes and four times that of a cup of chopped celery. Soluble fiber appears to play a protective role in heart disease and diabetes, while insoluble fiber aids in prevention of constipation, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids and some forms of cancer.
Did you know all the other rich minerals that are in kiwifruit?
Besides potassium, there are four minerals contained in kiwifruit which have a nutrient density of one or more. These are: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Copper. In addition, kiwifruit is an unusual supplier of some new researched trace minerals including Manganese, essential to the enzymes involved in the body’s use of protein and food energy, and Chromium, known to be a key factor in regulating the heartbeat and the body’s use of carbohydrates.
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