For strengthen our immune defenses put to the test this winter, there’s nothing like refueling with your diet. Did you know that a kiwi contains more than vitamin C what an orange? Not only is the kiwi full of vitamins, but it is also an excellent source of fibre, good for the heart and even prevents the appearance of wrinkles!
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, as it is widely grown 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. Then from the beginning of summer to November, New Zealand, exactly at the antipodes 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:
- There Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant.
- There vitamin B9 (folic acid) acts on the maintenance and production of cells. It is all the more important during pregnancy and the growth of the child.
- There vitamin K1 contributes to the maintenance of good bone health.
The kiwi is also: a source of copper, and a fruit well endowed with potassium, essential nutrients for a healthy body.
Finally, it facilitates digestion animal protein after a heavy meal and improves intestinal transit: the consumption of kiwi can relieve constipation on a daily basis.
The skin, I eat it? Spontaneously, we would rather tend to peel it: fluffy, it gives the feeling of being irritating… And yet, it concentrates the 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 juicer.
In smoothies, fruit salads, crumbles, marinades and even crisps, discover quick and easy recipes to take advantage of the anti-fatigue effects of kiwis.
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