How To Eat Kiwi
1. Eat it like an apple, skin and all. The skin of the kiwi is rich in dietary fiber and pectin, which aid in digestion.
- The skin of the kiwifruit is packed with vitamin C. Vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system, protecting against microbial activity and lymphocyte proliferation.
- The skin of the kiwifruit is also beneficial for the health of your skin. The vitamin C and E in kiwis have astringent properties and lighten skin tone while tightening pores.
2. Chop it in half and eat the insides with a spoon. The fruit is easily separated from the skin, making this an effective and fun way to eat kiwi.
- Kiwi is beneficial to pregnant women. Not only does kiwi lessen the likelihood of constipation and other imbalances for the nursing mother, it acts as a source of prenatal vitamins for the baby.
- One study found that eating two to three kiwifruit daily for 28 days significantly decreased triglyceride levels in the blood, a key action in reducing the risk of blood clots.
- Another study found that kiwifruit helped diminish respiratory problems such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
3. Take the peel off with a peeler, slice it up, and put it on whipped cream.
4. Juice it or blend it into a smoothie. If you want to sip your kiwi instead of bite it, consider the liquid option. Create a green juice using apples, kiwi, spinach, lettuce, and pineapple. Alternately, create a healthful smoothie by blending together:
- 1 kiwi, with skin
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 banana, peeled
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tablespoon flax seed (optional)
