Kiwi is not only tasty but also very healthy. And for us an easy vitamin bomb. During the holidays I always find it a bit difficult to maintain the rhythm that we have in normal weeks. Eating enough vegetables and fruit sometimes falls short and I immediately feel guilty about that. I do like to make a fruit salad when it's very hot, though. That is also healthy of course and delicious kiwi goes through it too. But did you know that kiwi is delicious in many more ways?
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The vitamins in fruit are important for the proper functioning of your body. The kiwi is also healthy. For example, fruit and vegetables contain a lot of vitamin B11 (folic acid), vitamin C and fiber. Vitamin C is important for a good resistance so that your child does not get sick quickly. Does your child regularly come home with broken knees? Then comes this vitamin C, which contributes to wound healing g, very handy. Folic acid is very important for growth and finally, the fibers ensure a good bowel movement †
Besides the fact that a kiwi in your smoothie is very healthy and tasty, you can also try the variations below.
Mash 2 kiwis and half an avocado. Mix in 1 finely chopped tomato and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Spread the spread over a whole wheat wrap and roll it up.
Cut 1 kiwi into slices, spread cream cheese on a muesli bun and top with kiwi slices.
Mash 2 kiwis and 1 banana with 1 pinch of cinnamon. Put this in a jar and seal it. In another tin, take a whole-wheat cracker with you to dip into the dip.
Mash 2 kiwis, a handful of peas and 3 leaves of finely chopped mint into a spread and spread it over a wholemeal bun.
In a blender, blend 1 kiwi, a handful of spinach, half a glass of milk (or an alternative to milk), half an avocado and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Pour it into the school cup and give a cheerful paper straw to make it extra festive.
Kiwis contain not only a lot of vitamin C, but also B and E. A 100 gram kiwi contains about 1.5 times as much vitamin C as you need daily, so quite healthy. This is even more than an orange or a lemon!
Vitamin C is important to regulate the formation of connective tissue, the absorption of iron and the maintenance of your resistance.
The kiwi is healthy because of the vitamins, but also because of other properties. For example, a kiwi contains lutein, a powerful antioxidant that helps lower blood pressure. In addition, a kiwi contains a lot of potassium and magnesium. In addition to lutein, both can have a positive effect on blood pressure.
The magnesium also offers a solution in strengthening your muscles and your bones!
Kiwi naturally contains serotonin. Serotin has a calming effect and thus a kiwi immediately becomes a healthy stress-reducing alternative.
Do you have trouble digesting foods that contain proteins, such as dairy, meat and fish? Then a kiwi can offer a solution. I read on Huisarts.nl that research shows that the kiwi contains the enzyme actinidin. This enzyme can digest several proteins and help you combat that feeling of fullness after eating. 1 kiwi after eating should suffice and is of course healthy too.
If you suffer from your bowel movements, the kiwi can also help you on your way, because the kiwi contains a lot of fiber.
If you would eat one kiwi a week, it could already have an effect on possible cardiovascular diseases. This is according to a Spanish study. The substances HDL and fibrinogen (in your blood) are positively influenced by eating kiwis and both have a positive effect on the formation of blood clots.
You sometimes read that the skin (or just under the skin) contains the most vitamins. There are also people who eat all fruit with the skin and all, including the kiwi. That's possible, of course, but I doubt it's that tasty. Yes, that kiwi with the smooth skin, it might still be possible, but I prefer to peel them 😉 .
