New Delhi, 13 June (IANS). Kiwi is a fruit that gets almost throughout the year, its texture is brown from outside and it is green from inside. Its seeds are black. Rich in vitamin-C, this fruit helps to strengthen immunity.
In Ayurveda, kiwi is considered a ‘cold fruit’, which helps in digestion as well as a lot in cleaning the blood. It is considered a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which helps strengthen the immune system. Kiwi is considered a great fruit to eat in summer, as it cools the body.
According to doctors, Kiwi is considered very beneficial for heart patients. Consuming it for 28 days can control platelet hypercracity, plasma lipids and blood pressure. If someone already has a heart related disease, continue to consume medicines and consume kiwi with the advice of a doctor. Kiwi has laxative properties, which help to overcome digestive problems.
Kiwi contains antioxidants such as lutein and zexanthin, which are considered beneficial for the eyes. Consuming a kiwi daily can help keep the eyes healthy.
You can include kiwi in your diet in staying healthy and keeping weight balanced. This keeps the risk of weight gain low, because the kiwi is found to be low calorie and high fiber content.
According to NIHIH, Kiwi is placed in the list of low glycemic index. Foods with low glycemic index can also be helpful in keeping the weight balance in diabetes by balanced by balanced the amount of blood sugar and insulin. Kiwi fruit can prove to be the best option for a person with type 2 diabetes and diabetes at risk.
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