Less prominent than the orange, the kiwi is nevertheless rich in vitamin C: a single kiwi covers the necessary daily intake. Responsible for energy production and a powerful antioxidant, this vitamin makes it possible to face each day with vitality.
Where is he from ? Today, there is no longer any need to buy kiwis from the other side of the world: this fruit is no longer exotic, because it is widely cultivated in Italy and in many French regions, with a Label Rouge, a guarantee of quality. It is harvested at the very beginning of November and marketed until June, and from summer to November, New Zealand, exactly the opposite of France, takes over.
A cocktail of vitamins
The kiwi is a concentrate of vitamins, and in particular vitamins B9, E and K, which each have their virtues. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, while folate (vitamin B9) acts on the maintenance and manufacture of cells. It is all the more important during pregnancy and the growth of the child. Finally, kiwi fruit is a source of vitamin K1, which helps maintain good bone health.
The kiwi is also: a source of copper, and a fruit well endowed with potassium, essential nutrients for a healthy body.
At last, it facilitates digestion animal proteins after a too heavy meal and improves intestinal transit: the consumption of kiwi fruit helps relieve constipation on a daily basis.
- The skin, I eat it? Spontaneously, we would rather tend to peel it: fluffy, it gives the sensation of being irritating … And yet, it concentrates fibers and provides a significant vitamin C supplement. In this case, you have to choose the organic fruit and eat it in thin slices (unpeeled, therefore) or put it whole in the centrifuge.
In smoothies, fruit salads, crumbles, marinades and even crisps, discover quick and easy recipes to take advantage of the anti-fatigue effects of kiwi.
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