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Sunday, April 19, 2009

Benefits of KIWI FRUIT


1 consistently ranks as the top fruit in nutrition density models

2 rich in vit c - twice as much as there in oranges

3 high in vit e, folic acid and potassium

^ vit e - well known for its heart health and anti oxidant property
great low fat natural source of vit e
^ folic acid- needed to prevent defects in babies and cardiovascular disease
^ potassium- has the same level of potassium as bananas but only half the
calories-potentially beneficial in the maintenance of blood
pressure and for heart health

4 good source of the carotenoid lutein- can actually do good to prevent age
related deterioration of eye-sight.

5 high in antioxidants and other potentially beneficial phytochemicals and other
unique enzymes.

6 can help improve the function of immune system

7 eating just 2 kiwi a day has been proven to reduce the amount of oxidative
damage to your cells and improve the repair of damage DNA caused by oxidative
stress.

Be aware, just 2-3 kiwi a day has been shown to reduce blood platelet aggregation.

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