Kiwi is an exotic fruit that can nevertheless be found in any major supermarket. However, consumer demand for kiwi is rarely seen. Meanwhile, it is an incredibly healthy fruit for the body that can be eaten in different ways.
Foreword
Kiwi is the fruit of a cultivated plant of the genus Actinidia. The plant itself is a large tree-like vines native to China. That is why kiwi has a second name - “Chinese gooseberry”. Kiwi got its name because of the similarity with the bird of the same name.
Useful properties of kiwi
This exotic fruit is rich in vitamins. In addition to vitamins of group A, B, C, D, E, kiwi contains folic acid, fiber, sugar, pectins.
Kiwi is rich in potassium. This makes it an almost indispensable fruit for hypertensive patients: potassium is known to lower blood pressure.
Just 1 fruit of this exotic fruit is able to provide the human body with a daily intake of vitamin C. Considering that kiwi contains magnesium, vitamin C contained in this fruit will also be beneficial for the heart.
Kiwi helps to relieve heaviness in the stomach, helps to remove cholesterol faster. It can be eaten by people suffering from cancer.
Another wonderful ability of kiwi fruit is the removal of salts from the body. This prevents the formation of kidney stones. Since this fruit is low in sugar, it can be safely consumed by people with diabetes.
Kiwi contains a lot of enzymes that help burn fat faster. In addition, it is itself a dietary product.
Method of use
Kiwi can be peeled and consumed fresh. Jam or jelly can be made from this fruit. This fruit can be used in salads or pies, and can be added to meat. In a word, this is not only an amazing fruit with a myriad of useful properties, but also an abundance of cooking methods.
Harm from kiwi
When using any product, you should observe the measure. The same goes for kiwi. Of the side effects that may occur, it is worth noting an allergic reaction, accompanied by asthmatic shortness of breath, swelling of the tongue and dermatosis of the pharynx.
Kiwi should not be consumed by people suffering from gastritis with increased acidity of gastric juice, as well as by patients who have been diagnosed with a stomach ulcer. Due to the abundance of water in kiwi, it should not be consumed by people with kidney disease. The laxative effect of kiwi makes it unacceptable for food poisoning patients.
