kiwis make great salads, shakes and are really delicious on their own too, but it doesn’t end there. Did you know that kiwis are also great for your health?
How Kiwis Help Reduce Risk of Major Health Diseases
Kiwis are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C (about 5 times an orange), vitamin K and vitamin E. And they are especially beneficial for specific health conditions.
Here are 3 major health risks that this berry can help reduce:
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
Reduced risk of cancer
Kiwis help fight free radical damage, which can bring-on chronic diseases and cause serious health concerns, including malignant tumors, through their phytonutrient, flavonoid, and antioxidant compounds.
Reduced risk of diabetes
Despite their natural sweetness, kiwis are actually good for your blood sugar levels.
The truth is, not all sugars are bad for diabetics. Kiwis have fructose, which is slow-releasing and easily digested and doesn’t cause blood sugar levels to spike, like refined sugar.
According to Zespri Kiwifruit, “the glycaemic index (GI) ranks foods according to how they affect blood sugar (glucose) levels. Foods with a low GI value (55 or less) are more slowly digested, absorbed and metabolised, and cause a lower and slower rise in blood glucose. Kiwifruit have a low GI … which means that the glucose is less rapidly taken up by the body and only slowly released into the bloodstream.”
Reduced risk of heart disease
“The potassium and fiber rich content of kiwi fruits promote cardiovascular health,” says Dr. Janet Brill. “The high potassium content of kiwi fruit means reduced sodium in your body and a healthier vascular system.”
Kiwis are great for your health and can help reduce the risk of major health diseases, like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Why not pick some up some of these super-berries and add them to your diet today?
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