Fruit Knowledge 101............

 Just as my Best Friend said to me recently; ' Beetles and Rolls Royce are not in the same class'.......So I bring to this forum today the 'Rolls Royce' in the land of Fruits.....

Topping the list of fruits we ought to take regularly is........

KIWI:  

        This super fruit is native to Asia but now has a widespread availability all over the world .

     A kiwi fruit has a high Vitamin C content such that it is more than that of an orange and doubles that available in an apple. 

    Vitamin C is an anti oxidant that is needed for the healthy function of the immune system, promotes proper dilation of blood vessels, can help lower blood pressure and can prevent cancer by protecting cells and their DNA from Damage and Mutation and also fighting Free Radicals in the body.

 They are a good source of vitamin E which promotes a healthy and glowing skin.

It has a high fiber content which researchers have claimed is beneficial to our overall colon health and can lower cholesterol.

  

   It is a good source of Folates ....which women need in the very early stages of pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in new born babies.

    

      It is also a very good source of Potassium (just like banana, but without the starch). This is a mineral  our bodies cannot store but needs for a good cardiovascular health, maintaining good brain function and improving the health of our bones.

     So the next time you have the Flu..... or what am i thinking......starting from now.....include Kiwi fruit in your regular diet.

     If you dont like the taste, simply juice it or blend it into your smoothies.
........And KIWI is available in Nigeria......for Lagos based blog visitors, check Shoprite......

                                                  Kindly drop a comment if you find it anywhere else in Naija