Residents of northern countries have long been accustomed to the fact that the most exotic products can be found on store shelves at any time of the year. Fruits, vegetables, even in winter and brought from different parts of the world, have ceased to be considered by most Russians as something outlandish or unaffordable. But nevertheless, some overseas goods still remain for many a treat “for the holiday”, which is not customary to buy at normal times. In the meantime, a number of exotic foods have proven their undeniable health benefits, which is especially important in the cold season.
For example, kiwi. Fitness bloggers adore this fruit (in fact, this berry is the fruit of the Chinese herbaceous vine) for its low calorie content, pleasant taste that replaces sweets, and also for the bright color that decorates the photo. But for many housewives, kiwi remains an ingredient that, rather, is used to decorate homemade cakes, but does not complement the daily diet. And in vain, because kiwi contains a lot of useful microelements.
Kiwi contains the enzyme actinidin and many fruit acids needed to break down proteins and make food easier to digest, according to Harper’s Bazaar. It is not for nothing that in Chinese medicine this fruit has been used for many centuries to normalize the digestive tract and prevent urolithiasis.
Kiwi is also considered the record holder for vitamin C content: there are four daily allowances per 100 grams of pulp. In turn, this vitamin, in addition to boosting vigor and strengthening the immune system, gives the body a powerful weapon in the fight against aging. The fact is that vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant that protects cells from free radicals. Also, this vitamin stimulates the production of its own collagen in the body and improves its absorption. As a result, with regular consumption of kiwi, all organs and especially the skin retain their vitality for a longer time, the face looks fresher and younger.
In addition, kiwi is rich in vitamin K and potassium, it also contains natural blood-thinning and strengthening components of the heart muscle and blood vessels that are useful for the cardiovascular system, they also prevent the calcification of blood vessels.
Nutritionists recommend adding kiwi to the diet more often, for example, in the form of topping for yogurt, cereals and salads, as well as replacing them with desserts and “harmful” snacks.
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