Kiwifruit Benefits

Kiwifruit are a nutrient-dense fruit with linked benefits to nutritional status, and digestive, immune and metabolic health, when consumed regularly. They are extremely rich in vitamin C and just one will provide up to 83% of recommended daily value. They also provide 34% of the total recommended daily value of vitamin K and 15% of copper. They are rich in carotenoids that aid heart health and eye health, amongst other things.

Most people know kiwifruit well for its digestive support and relief of chronic constipation. It lowers blood pressure, boosts immune function, reduces inflammation and enhances psychological wellbeing.

The unique enzyme it contains called actinidin breaks down proteins and improves gastric motility.

Traditionally it has been used medicinally for chronic constipation, bloating, managing of sodium levels, hypertension, cardiovascular health, immune boosting, lowering of bad cholesterol, colds, fatigue, mood improvement, increasing vitality, oxidative stress, protection from DNA damage, improving lung function, asthma, protein digestion, rheumatism, osteoporosis, eye sight and much more.

Yet another awesome and yummy way to eat yourself well.

It’s not meant to be complicated to be well, nor is it meant to be expensive.