Up your Kiwifruit quotient

The kiwifruit, often shortened to kiwi, is an edible berry rich in vitamins and potassium. Eating kiwi is a healthy choice as it helps prevent asthma.

The kiwifruit, often shortened to kiwi, is an edible berry rich in vitamins and potassium.

Eating kiwi is a healthy choice as it helps prevent asthma. It also prevents wheezing and coughing, especially in children. According to a study feeding 5-7 portions a week of citrus and kiwifruits, shows 44 per cent less probability of wheezing in kids.

Kiwi provides a healthy amount of antioxidants and vitamins.

High dietary fibre content in kiwi also helps recovering from diseases such as diabetes and colon cancer, by controlling sugar levels, as it binds toxic compounds in the colon and helps us expel them.

The fruit is rich in many vitamins and minerals. It also contains a high amount of Vitamin C (more than oranges) and as much potassium as is present in bananas.

Kiwi also has a high amount of Vitamin E that is fat-soluble and complimentary to Vitamin C in its functions.

Kiwi has a high amount of flavonoids that help protect our cells from oxidative damage and are hence considered helpful in protecting the human DNA from mutations.

Consuming kiwi can also reduce the risk of developing an eye related disease called ARMD (a primary cause of vision impairment especially in adults).

The dietary fibre content of kiwi is also known to reduce cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of a cardiovascular disease and lowering the probability of a heart attack.