Kiwifruit Nutrient Powerhouse And How To Benefit From It

Last updated on 19 JAN 2017

If there is anything that shows how wonderful nature is, one of the best things is the kiwifruit. Not only do kiwifruits have a beautiful and vibrant green color, they are easily one of the most delicious fruits you can have in your diet.

Kiwifruits are extremely versatile. You can eat a whole kiwifruit or slice it up. In addition, you can extract the juice from a kiwifruit to get all of its health benefits in one easy juice serving every day.

8 Health Benefits Of Kiwifruit

You can enjoy plenty of health benefits when you make kiwifruit a regular part of your diet. Not only is this fruit good for your physical health, it is extremely good for your mental health. These are the top 8 health benefits of kiwifruit juice:

• Prevents muscle cramps:  If you get muscle cramps, it is likely that you know how painful it is to wake up with an intense muscle cramp. Increasing your intake of kiwifruits may minimize your risk of muscle cramps. These fruits are a natural source of minerals that prevent cramps, like magnesium and potassium.

• Strengthens mental function:  Magnesium is an important part of mental performance and mood stabilization. Kiwifruits are full of magnesium.

• Boosts your heart health:  Regular consumption of kiwifruit may help you maintain an ideal blood pressure level and prevent heart disease.

• Fertility function and health:  The vitamins found in kiwifruit can help with sluggish, damaged, and unhealthy sperm.

• Minimizes risk of stomach ulcers:  Though some types of fruit may increase your risk of stomach ulcers, kiwifruit can actually lower your risk, thanks to its high level of vitamin C.

• Boosts your immune system:  Vitamin C is also essential for your immune system. Don’t be surprised if you start getting fewer colds when you start eating kiwifruits.

• High antioxidant levels:  Kiwifruit is packed full of antioxidants. these powerful cells can stop the growth of cancer cells and kill free radicals.

• Prevents and relieves constipation:  Digestive issues are common, particularly in the United States, where a diet made up of mostly processed food can make the digestive system sluggish. Kiwifruit is here to help. It is a good source of fructose and dietary fiber, so it can promote digestive health and keep your digestive system working properly.

Juice Recipe

Try your hand at making a healthy and delicious kiwifruit juice. You just need these ingredients:

• 2 slices of cubed honeymelon (rockmelon works well in this recipe too)
• 4 kiwifruits
• Juice of ½ lime

Steps To Making A Perfect Kiwifruit Juice

Follow these steps for the perfect kiwifruit juice. This is a pretty versatile recipe, so you can change the ingredients amounts as desired.

• Cut two slices of honeydew and remove skin. Cut honeydew into smaller pieces for your juicer/blender.
• Remove the skin from the kiwifruits. Cut each of the fruit into two lengthwise, then use a spoon to scoop out the flesh.
• Put all of the produce into your juicer and process. This recipe works well when blended as a smoothie as well.
• Drink immediately or chill before drinking.

Any good, healthy diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables. You have every reason to make kiwifruit a regular part of your balanced diet.

Sources:
https://thebearfootbaker.com/2013/08/honeydew-kiwi-lime-smoothie/
http://juicing-for-health.com/health-benefits-of-kiwifruit.html

About Sara Ding

Sara Ding is the founder of Juicing-for-Health.com. She is a certified Wellness Health Coach, Nutritional Consultant and a Detox Specialist. She helps busy men and women identify their health issues at the root cause, in order to eliminate the problems for optimum physical/mental health and wellbeing.

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