Why Kiwi Fruit is So Good
Kiwi fruit is a special and unique fruit as it contains complete nutrients, which can stimulate the movement in the intestine and enhance the quality of sleep.
Among the fruits, Kiwi fruit is very unique as it contains complete elements required by human’s body. As Kiwi fruit is rich in nutrients, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and fiber, it is regarded as a very special fruit.
As Kiwi fruit contains highest density of vitamin C, it does help to reduce asthma, wheezing and coughing. It has always regarded as the excellent way to keep the cold bug at bay. This has been proved in a research conducted in Italy which shows a decline in children aged 6 to 7 years in wheezing after consuming several Kiwis in a week. In a nutshell, Kiwi fruit that is rich in vitamin C is good for protecting against respiratory symptoms, particularly in children and elderly, and it has been shown to help relieve asthma, and shortness of breath.
A research from Taiwan Medical University shows that Kiwi fruits can stimulate intestine’s movement, and improve constipation as well. The researchers discovered that 45 % of the patients suffering from constipation showed improvement of the intestine’s condition after consuming Kiwi fruit for four weeks. Moreover, the daily intake of Kiwi fruit will generally lead to a softer and bulkier faces, and more frequent feces production. This natural remedy is undeniably palatable to most individuals either for elderly individuals or those who are otherwise healthy in terms of the improved bowel movement.
The researchers also discovered that Kiwi fruit contains a very high proportion of fiber. In 100 gram of bananas, the fiber is 1.6 gram but in Kiwi fruit, its fiber is 3.4 gram. With a high content of fiber, Kiwi fruit can increase good bacteria in the intestines, and later strengthening the absorption’s ability of intestine.
Specifically, Kiwi fruit is a superb fruit as it contains abundant amount of fiber which helps to reduce cholesterol level, which in turns lowering the occurrence risk of heart disease, cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and any heart-related ailments. Besides lowering the cholesterol level, Kiwi fruit is a “good sweeper” that assists to sweep off the unwanted substances and toxins out of your body.
A study conducted by Bristol University and the Burnham Institute in California reveal that a high content of fiber found in Kiwi fruit helps to prevent colon cancer. According to the researchers, the fiber produces sodium butyrate, a type of acid, which has observed to block the activity of a cancer-causing gene. Indeed, Kiwi fruit is a mild natural laxative which provides sufficient amount of fiber to help you to keep away from a colon cancer.
Kiwi fruit is loaded with good properties of phytonutrients and antioxidants which benefit your health. They’re “cancer-fighters” that help fight with cancer and heart disease. The compound of phytonutrients (such as caffeic acid, violaxanthin, zeaxanthin, pinene, quercetin, coumaric acid, lutein, isolutein, alpha-carotene, cryptoxanthin) are key elements towards a healthy life. According to a study conducted by the National Eye Institute in Maryland in 2007, the lutein and zeaxanthin found in Kiwi fruits help protect against blindness and cataracts. More specifically, these chemical substances help reduce macular degeneration (read more on my previous article entitled why people lose vision and preventive measures), which is the leading cause of blindness in elderly. The Caffeic acid has also proved as an excellent carcinogenic inhibitor.
According to a report in the Journal of Medicinal Food, Kiwi fruit is shown apparently to reduce oxidative stress (oxygen related damage caused to cellular cells) in human plasma. This study was supported by another study in Carcinogenesis, which shows that not only Kiwis restrict the damage and mutations to human DNA, but also they stimulate cellular repair of damage that had already occurred. This is because Kiwi fruit contains a variety of phytonutrients (such as carotenoids and flavonoids) that responsible for the DNA protection. The similar effects were also obvious for those who added Kiwis to their normal diets.
Kiwi Fruit Therapy is As Follows:
To Provide Your Body With Sufficient Nutrients
To ensure your body obtains suffice nutrients like vitamins, minerals and enzymes; it is advisable to consume one to three Kiwi fruits a day, so that you can replenish your body with essential nutrients.
To Improve Your Sleep
Previous studies also revealed that Kiwi fruit can improve the quality of sleep. This is because Kiwi fruit contains high density of calcium. It is hardly to find any fruits with highest calcium like Kiwi fruit. But, you will be surprising to find that Kiwi fruit has lots of calcium. If you consume one kiwi fruit one hour before sleep, you will have good quality sleep. Besides, Kiwi fruit can stabilize your mood, too. However, for the elderly people with slow digestion, it is recommended to consume Kiwi fruit one hour and a half before sleep.
To Reduce Blood Clots and Triglycerides (TC)
Eat three Kiwi fruits every day. This will help to reduce blood clots and triglycerides significantly. The reason is that Kiwi fruit has shown to have a blood-thinning property. Its health effect has been documented by a research conducted in Norway. In the report, it shows us that people who consume 3 kiwis daily have their blood clots reduced by 18% and TC by 15%.
To Promote a Good Bowel Movement
If you’re suffering from constipation, please don’t have yourself swallowed too much laxatives as this will kill your health. When you’re in constipation, make sure that you consume three Kiwis one hour before sleep (note: for elderly or those age 60 and above, you should consume two Kiwis two hours before sleep) to promote a healthy bowel movement. If constipation persists after consuming Kiwis for two days, then you should consume Kiwis (as suggested) together with psyllium husk (read more on my previous article entitled why psyllium is great for health? ), and 15 minutes later, you’ve a bowl of cooked oatmeal in ½ cup water (you may add a little milk or sugar into the cooked oatmeal, but this is optional). This method is very effective for a chronic constipation. Nevertheless, if the constipation persists after taking this remedy, in which you find hardly to pass feces, then I advise you to check with a doctor.
To Act As A Natural Aspirin
As mentioned earlier, Kiwi fruit can act as a blood thinner, in which it’s regarded as a natural aspirin. This turns out to be a good message for those who take an aspirin daily for the similar purpose. Consuming too many aspirins might lead to a bad health, as a daily dose of aspirin may cause the damage of the intestinal wall and other underlying health consequences. A Kiwi a day is just nice to help ward off stomach upset, and stomach discomfort, and bleeding, inflammation and swelling caused by the side effects of medication. Therefore, Kiwi fruit is found to be excellent to reduce the side effects of any medications.
To Prevent or Reduce the Ear Infections
Eat a Kiwi a day. If you’re prone to ear infections, make sure that you add a Kiwi in your daily diet.
To Act As A Natural Face Cosmetic
Firstly, mash one fresh Kiwi. Next, pour a cup of boiling water over it and let it cools. When it’s cooled, add ½ tablespoon of vodka. Make sure that the mixture is thoroughly blended. Now, your natural cosmetic is ready. Use a clean cotton ball to spread it all over your face. Let it sits for 5 to 10 minutes on your face before cleansing. This application is good to moisturize your face, while eliminating unwanted waste and oily substance from your face. The remaining portion of this natural face cosmetic must be kept sealing in a clean airtight container before keeping it in the fridge for 7 to 10 days.
Knowing that Kiwi fruit is so good for our health, we should consume Kiwi fruit. However, pregnant mothers and those with allergic reactions are not encouraged to eat Kiwi fruit. The reason is that Kiwi fruit may indulge food allergy. Such allergy may have contributed to certain cases of acute pancreatitis.
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Stay well, and good luck!
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James | Oct 7, 2007 | Reply
Wow, just when I started to eat kiwi fruit again (since 2-3 years), you post this information in the exact time when I required it!
And by the way, after about a week since I resumed eating kiwi fruit, I can honestly say my number 2’s are incredibly easier to manage and don’t give me any pain afterwards. I would strongly recommend eating kiwi fruit to anyone, other than those with allergic reactions. It really does make a difference to your belly engine.
Go for it!
CHAN LEE PENG | Oct 8, 2007 | Reply
Hi, James,
Thank you for your info. It’s my pleasure to deliver health info to the others. It’s my wish that everyone in the world can live healthily and cheerfuly. That’s why I don’t mind devote more time in writing useful articles to you all.
Has | Dec 16, 2007 | Reply
I am eating 3 kiwi fruits in my office during coffee break and I am actually smiling reading your article.
sara | Feb 13, 2008 | Reply
I am 11 weeks pregnant and wanted to read up on the nutrients Kiwis have in them. I loved the article, until I got to last paragraph :
Knowing that kiwi fruit is so good for our health, we should consume kiwi fruit. However, pregnant mothers and those with allergic reactions are not encouraged to eat kiwi fruit.
Then there is no explanation why it is not encouraged. I looked around on the internet and cant find anything that would stop me from eating kiwi. Anyone have an answer?
laila | Mar 12, 2008 | Reply
I always have constipation >.< But if eating a kiwi 3 times a day and it helps. Then I will have to try this method instead taking laxatives.~ xiexie
Mohamed | Mar 29, 2008 | Reply
Is there any specific reason for stop eating Kiwi from pregnant women?
IcyCucky | May 22, 2008 | Reply
Great article on kiwi..
Yovita | Jun 8, 2008 | Reply
thx!!!! now I could go to sleep…
Apple | Jul 9, 2008 | Reply
Hi, wow I was really surprised when you described that kiwis help with constipation! I’m not constipated but yesterday I ate 3 kiwis I believe and ate 2 the next morning and today when I went to the bathroom… well let’s just say I think everything came out! Extraordinary!
Hemnath | Aug 15, 2008 | Reply
Good and informative article indeed.
wreno | Oct 15, 2008 | Reply
YES WHY CANT PREGNANT WOMEN EAT Kiwis?? This is worrying, why dont they explain this. I have been eating them and thought it was fine…. I am 26 weeks….
CHAN LEE PENG | Oct 15, 2008 | Reply
To wreno,
Pregnant women are recommended not to eat kiwi fruits to avoid fruit allergy which might cause redness, skin rashes and irritation.
Take care and regards,
Chan
Kpaso | Oct 19, 2008 | Reply
I just started eating Kiwi fruit.. Its good to know that it has alot of the vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. I can\’t say that I\’m constipated but its good to know that I\’ll never be now that I\’m eating the Kiwi.
Martina | Jan 20, 2009 | Reply
very informative article about kiwi.
jo | Feb 9, 2009 | Reply
Very nice article….
Can we eat kiwi fruit after giving birth as kiwi is rich in iron and my iron level is very low.
Thanks
jo
lubs | Feb 11, 2009 | Reply
im 7 month pregnant shall i eat kiwi fruit tel me the answer please
CHAN LEE PENG | Feb 11, 2009 | Reply
To jo,
You’re not encouraged to eat kiwi fruit straightaway after giving birth. The appropriate way is 6 months after giving birth.
To lubs,
No, you’re prohibited to eat kiwi fruit during your pregnancy to avoid any alergic reactions that you might have experienced.
Take care and regards,
Chan
olivia | Feb 16, 2009 | Reply
I eat, like, seven kiwis a day… maybe that’s a little too much… (T_T)
Happy Gal | Feb 17, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for the great information that you have provided, Chan.
I have a rather busy lifestyle and usually i ignored my bowel movements and after awhile i begin to constipate. The only way i got to some how solve it is to take laxative pills. At first one pill does it all but as it prolong for like months the dosage increases and the laxative pills begin to lose effect as well (@_@”) I was quite worried about my health and so as my husband who encourage me to start getting something natural instead of laxatives.
So yesterday i started my research i found this great article about kiwi fruit and tried it immediately yesterday night and hey, it work this morning n.n
I never feel so great before and i want to improve my healthy lifestyle all thanks to Chan >_n
CHAN LEE PENG | Feb 17, 2009 | Reply
To Happy Gal,
I’m glad to hear that. Kiwi fruit, in general is good for bowel movement.
To all readers,
I’ll update my health articles from time to time, make sure that you keep abreast with my updated and latest info.
Regards,
Chan
lindalulu | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
Great article Chan…
MJPatrick | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
Very informative! Why is it prohibited to eat just after giving birth?
trishia | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
I’ve often wanted to know the benefits of kiwi and never got around to investigating. You have thoroughly investigated and presented it well. Thank you!
Mys Lyke Meeh | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
Really natural aspirin>? wow–I never know that kiwi has a lots of benefits–!
Great one, keep ‘em comin!
Judy Sheldon | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
Chan, could it be that kiwi are not recommended directly after giving birth because of the blood thinning agents?
Thanks for your hard work on this article. You have done a superb job.
Take care & G♥d bless.
eye doc | Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
thanks for the great article. I just wanted to correct the spelling of the disease you wrote in the section about vision loss. It is macular degeneration, not muscular. The link you have provided also has the correct spelling.
CHAN LEE PENG | Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
To eye doc,
Thanks for your acknowledgement and please pardon my typing error. I’ll submit a fix soon.
Take care and regards,
Chan
energized claire | Mar 2, 2009 | Reply
Hi Chan, great information on kiwis. I have recently started eatin 3 to 4 kiwi fruits a day alongside a fairly average diet. I wanted to improve my immunity as I kept getting dreadful colds. The kiwi fruits have helped with this and to my amazement I am losing weight, have stable moods after years of depression and have more energy than speedy gonzalez when I get going. I will continue eating and recommending these amazing fruits.
just wondering | Mar 4, 2009 | Reply
How many grams of fiber in one kiwi? Anyone know?
just wondering again | Mar 4, 2009 | Reply
is it 3.4 grams per kiwi?
Kiwi | Mar 18, 2009 | Reply
I am happy that so many people shared here their constipation problems. I am so happy I can help!
MamaB | Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
I am wondering about eating kiwis when pregnant…is it that it can CAUSE allergoes to fruits, or is it only for women who already have some allergies? OR does it increase chances of baby having allergies?
If kiwis are so healthy, you would think it would be good for pregnant women? Confused!
CHAN LEE PENG | Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
To MamaB,
Yes, pregnant moms are encouraged not to eat Kiwi fruit to avoid any allergies which might have to bear either by the pregnant mom or the baby. As explained in this text, kiwi fruit is healthy to eat, but certain individuals, particularly with allergy problems are strictly not allowed to eat Kiwi fruit.
As for your info, any vegetables or foods are almost healthy to be consumed by a healthy individual but not for a case that the individual is engaging with diseases, or have any health problems. For example, people with thyroid problem cannot eat cabbage, eggplant and etc.
Regards,
Chan
Jonathan Peach | May 11, 2009 | Reply
For those of you asking why it is not ok for a pregnant woman to eat kiwis. What he is trying to say is that although you may not be allergic to kiwis, you really don’t know what the baby inside you may or may not be allergic to.
Grandma | Jun 2, 2009 | Reply
My 8 month granddaughter has a hemeroid. Could she eat kiwis for her constipation?
Kiwi lover | Jun 2, 2009 | Reply
My reply for #35
I’ve been told by Chan that it’s ok for those with hemeroid to eat kiwi fruit. But Chan stated that unless you’ve allergy problem or problem stated in this article and comment section, otherwise it’s ok to take kiwi fruit. Chan said, “Eat your kiwi fruit in moderation and appropriately”.
nora | Jun 23, 2009 | Reply
Hi I am 18 weeks pregnant, I have eaten at least 3 kiwis, I am not allergic to anything, and my midwife said it was ok, now reading this I am worried, I am going to stop eating it, is that the right thing to do?
CHAN LEE PENG | Jun 23, 2009 | Reply
To nora,
No matter how, you’re encouraged not to eat kiwi during pregnant.
Regards,
Chan
Shima | Jul 13, 2009 | Reply
Real benefits of Kiwi, I bought big basket of fruits from Ranch Market. and Hope my TC will go down by 15%.
CHAN LEE PENG | Jul 13, 2009 | Reply
To shima,
Yes, kiwi fruit can help reduce your TC slightly. Make sure that you eat kiwi fruit in appropriate amount or in moderation. Over-consumption of kiwi fruit in a day is not encouraged as it doesn’t benefit your health at all.
I hope this helps. Take care.
Regards,
Chan
Naseer | Aug 20, 2009 | Reply
How is kiwi for sexual power ?
CHAN LEE PENG | Aug 20, 2009 | Reply
To Naseer,
Sorry, you asked an irrelevant question here.
kiwiman | Sep 27, 2009 | Reply
You said to eat your kiwi in moderation in a comment above, how much would you consider too much kiwi in a day? I just started eating them and i love them and i had like 8 today…
CHAN LEE PENG | Oct 4, 2009 | Reply
To kiwiman,
I’m sorry for the late reply. It’s recommended that you take one or three kiwis in a day but not more than that. Any excess intake does your health no good.
Rocio | Oct 8, 2009 | Reply
If my child has a milk allergy, should she not eat any kiwi? Also, my husband has allergies to cats, can he eat kiwi?
Thanks!
CHAN LEE PENG | Oct 12, 2009 | Reply
To Rocio,
In your child and husband case, if after eating kiwis they experience vomiting, headache, stomachache, faint, hangover or other medical consequences, I’d advise them to stop eating. Normally, food allergic person is not encouraged to eat kiwis to avoid any unexpected incidence. Please make clear that food allergy is different from any other form of allergy. If you’re still unsure, please consult your doctor or family doctor before eating kiwis.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Chan
Hasib | Nov 4, 2009 | Reply
This is one of my favorite fruits apart from green guava.
Kiwi fruit is definitely a blood thinner – I can feel it. It keeps me alert and clear-headed. I am eating 2 kiwis a day now but I think I should eat 3 instead. Best wishes to all Kiwi lovers!