Vitamin B9, known as folate, is not produced by the human body but comes from plants. It is extremely important for our bodies – especially when we are growing – so children need to include it in their diet. Although vitamin supplements containing folic acid are available, eating fruit is the best way to get vitamin B9, an extremely healthy habit in childhood. There is also another compelling reason: folate is destroyed when food is cooked. Kiwis provide folate and are a healthy snack that is highly recommended for children.