Top 5 Health Benefits of Kiwifruit | Kiwi fruit benefits during pregnancy
Channel: Remedies Point
Date: 23/03/2018

Kiwifruit, or simply kiwi, is a beautiful fruit. Basically, it is an edible berry about the size of a regular egg.

Here are the top 5 health benefits of kiwifruit.


1. Helps Treat Asthma
Kiwifruit can help provide relief from asthma symptoms like wheezing and coughing.
The vitamin C and antioxidants in kiwi help treat asthma. Vitamin C is involved in the metabolism of histamine and prostaglandins, which are involved in bronchoconstriction. This, in turn, prevents asthma attacks.


2. Aids Digestion
Those who have digestive problems should try to eat more kiwifruit.
This fruit contains plenty of dietary fiber, which is good for digestion. Moreover, the proteolytic enzyme called actinidin in it helps break down protein, which in turn aids the digestion process.

A 2013 study published in Advances in Food and Nutrition Research confirmed the influence of kiwifruit on protein digestion. Kiwifruit extract alone can help in the digestion of some proteins present in foods, particularly those in yogurt, cheese, fish, and raw eggs.

3. Controls Blood Sugar Levels
Kiwifruit can be consumed by people who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Its glycemic index ranges from 47 to 58, so it will not raise your blood sugar level drastically.

A 2014 study published in the Journal of Research in Medical Sciences reports that natural compounds in kiwifruit including protein-dissolving enzymes aids in improving different aspects of the wound-healing process. Based on these benefits, researchers concluded that kiwifruit aids in the treatment of neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers.

Diabetic people should eat 1 kiwi daily to help control blood glucose levels and provide a healthy alternative to snacks high in fat or sugar.

4. Induces Better Sleep
People who have difficulty enjoying sound sleep can eat a few kiwifruits to help solve this problem.
This tangy and sweet fruit contains many medicinally useful compounds like antioxidants and serotonin that may be beneficial in the treatment of sleep disorders.
To enjoy quality sleep, just eat 2 kiwifruits one hour before bedtime.

5. Fights Acne
Kiwifruit is also beneficial in treating acne.
It has anti-inflammatory properties that help fight acne and relieve acne symptoms like pain and inflammation. It also helps clear the skin pores to prevent further breakouts.
Plus, the vitamin E in it helps reduce scarring from acne.

Apply mashed kiwifruit topically on your skin and allow it to dry on its own. Do it once daily until your acne is gone.

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