Kiwi (Uni)

Description

Kiwi is a sweet and sour fruit with great nutritional value, rich in nutrients like vitamins C and K, potassium, and fiber, while being low in calories. Therefore, it's excellent for maintaining bowel function and increasing feelings of fullness.

Furthermore, regular consumption of this fruit can be beneficial for the treatment of various diseases, such as asthma, for example, because its bioactive compounds, such as antioxidants and flavonoids, help reduce chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract and oxidative stress, which are the root causes of this disease.

Benefits of Kiwi

In addition to helping you lose weight, kiwi also has other important benefits, such as:

Avoid constipation, because it is a fruit rich in fiber, especially pectin, which helps not only to facilitate bowel movements, acting as a natural laxative, but also to regulate intestinal flora, acting as a probiotic;

Improves respiratory function in people with asthma, as it is rich in vitamin C, and should be eaten once or twice a week;

Help regulate blood pressure, reduce fluid retention and the risk of heart attack, because in addition to being rich in water, which favors the elimination of excess fluid through urine, it is also a fruit rich in potassium and other minerals, which help keep blood pressure under control;

Reduce cholesterol, due to its fiber and antioxidant content, which give the fruit a fat-reducing effect;

Prevent clot formation, as it is rich in vitamin K, which has an anticoagulant effect and helps to “thin” the blood, reducing the risk of suffering a stroke, for example;

Increase the body's defenses, because it is a fruit rich in vitamin C, which contributes to a healthy immune system;

Reduce the risk of colon cancer, because it is rich in antioxidants and fiber, which help reduce cellular damage caused by free radicals;

Furthermore, kiwi is a fruit rich in actinide, an enzyme that aids in the digestion of most proteins, in addition to containing soluble fiber, which improves the digestive process.

Credits: Your Health

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