Do you like this fruit? Then you have good tastes for your health!
Kiwi is one of the healthiest foods available to anyone. Experts recommend including it daily in the diet as a lunch snack or dessert.
A new research, published last month in Foods, found that two SunGold kiwi per day for six weeks, the intake of ascorbic acid (or vitamin C) in the body increased by 150 mg per day.
What is SunGold Kiwi?
This kiwi fruit is yellow, unlike the regular one, which is green.
A SunGold kiwi contains 130 mg of vitamin C for an 80 g piece of fruit. The green variety contains 70 mg of vitamin C and is somewhat smaller in size.
Unlike the green kiwi, which has a fluffy brown skin, an oval shape and a green interior, this yellow or golden kiwi has a smooth, hairless skin. Also, golden kiwis contain over 290% of the vitamin C you need daily.
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Although this study on the effects of daily kiwi consumption was small – consisting of only 24 healthy men between the ages of 25 and 60, with no history of type 1 or 2 diabetes or glucose intolerance – the results were promising.
Not only did the participants increase their vitamin C levels, but their fiber intake also increased, and their inflammatory and metabolic biomarkers were not negatively affected.
Golden kiwi can also be found in supermarkets in Romania. If you can’t find it, the regular green one is also very healthy.
Why it is good to consume it daily
The scientists found that people who ate four kiwis a day reported less severe congestion and sore throats than the control group. Participants who ate the fruit every day also noticed that their cold symptoms resolved faster than those in the control group.
Research has found that regular consumption can increase HDL cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol), lower triglycerides and lower blood pressure.
In general, experts recommend two kiwi fruits per day for optimal health.
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Beware of kiwi allergy
This delicious fruit is a strong allergen, that is why there are many people who cannot consume it.
If you notice any symptom of an allergy, then it is important to consult the doctor. This includes itchy throat, vomiting, swollen tongue, swallowing problems, hives and breathing difficulties,” explained doctor Laura Purdy for the Health publication.
2023-12-26 06:14:39
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