Kiwifruit is aromatic, nutritious, and known as the "king of fruits," making it a favorite among consumers. Two kiwifruits contain one-third of the daily required nutrients, making them the most nutritious and comprehensive among all fruits. Regular consumption of kiwifruit is not only beneficial for health but also has unexpected effects on whitening, beauty, and weight loss, especially favored by women. However, kiwifruit is considered cooling in nature, so it is not suitable for everyone.
Kiwifruit is a low-calorie, low-fat food rich in dietary fiber, with each kiwifruit containing only 45 calories. One-third of the fiber it contains is pectin, which can help moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. It can quickly remove harmful metabolic waste accumulated in the body, effectively preventing and treating constipation and hemorrhoids. Long-term consumption can also prevent obesity.
An extremely high content of Vitamin C is a major feature of kiwifruit, several to tens of times higher than in fruits like citrus and apples. The reason kiwifruit can whiten the skin and remove spots is that its Vitamin C can effectively inhibit the oxidation of dopaquinone in the skin, converting dark-colored oxidative pigments into reduced light pigments, interfering with melanin formation, preventing pigment deposition, and thus keeping the skin fair and clear.
Therefore, beauty-conscious expectant mothers can eat more kiwifruit in moderation, so they don't have to worry about their fair faces being "invaded" by chloasma during pregnancy.
Who should not eat kiwifruit?
Although kiwifruit is beneficial, it is not suitable for everyone. Because kiwifruit is cooling in nature, those with a weak spleen and stomach should be cautious about eating it. People with frequent diarrhea and frequent urination should not consume it, and patients with excessive menstrual flow and threatened abortion should also avoid it.
A survey in the UK shows that some children may experience severe allergic reactions from eating too much kiwifruit, which can even lead to collapse. However, there have been no reported deaths from eating kiwifruit. It is recommended that parents press kiwifruit into fresh juice for children to eat, which is safer than feeding it to them in slices.