Kiwifruit and Everyday Health: Benefits You Didn't Know About
Kiwifruit is one of the most common fruits during this season. We'll tell you about its health benefits.
Kiwifruit is one of the seasonal fruits. Although it usually ripens quickly during the winter, it can also be eaten during the summer. Many of us know that it originates in New Zealand and that a kiwifruit with a label from a distant island in Oceania is likely to be of good quality. However, is it beneficial for our health?
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| Kiwifruit is a very common fruit, but what are its great benefits? |
The first thing to keep in mind is that kiwifruit can be eaten in three ways. The first and quickest way for those who have a quick breakfast is to cut it in half and eat it with a spoon like yogurt. Once it's scooped out, you can make your own with the remaining half. It can also be peeled completely with a knife and even cut into small slices that can be covered with a drizzle of homemade honey.
Kiwifruit is a powerful antioxidant, which means—as we've explained in other nutrition articles—that it has the ability to regenerate tissues and strengthen existing ones. Antioxidants are especially appropriate for those who engage in high-intensity or regular physical exercise and help prevent bone and muscle diseases, as well as disorders such as obesity or diabetes.
In the case of diabetes, kiwifruit is doubly suitable due to its low, almost nonexistent glucose content, which means it can act as a blood sugar regulator. Furthermore, kiwifruit is a perfect food to include in any diet due to its ability to satisfy the appetite for just 60 calories. It can be included, for example, in breakfast and accompanied by a couple of slices of toast with avocado and olive oil, a glass of skim milk, and fresh orange juice.
Sleep
One of the lesser-known but most frequently cited benefits of kiwi is its supposed ability to improve sleep quality. This is because this fruit contains a substance called flavonoid, which modulates sleep-inducing receptors.
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| Kiwi improves our sleep quality due to its flavonoid-based composition. |
Or, in other words, it acts as a natural herbal sedative that could help us sleep soundly if eaten at dinnertime. This, coupled with its low-calorie content, makes it an ideal choice for diets aimed at weight loss and fat burning.