BOTANICAL NAME-ACTINIDIA DELICIOSA
SPECIMEN FROM-ITALY
SPECIEMEN’S
WEIGHT-72gm/FRUIT
FLOWERS:
The large
(1 to 2 inch diameter).While to cream colored flowers are
somewhat fragrant and produced as singles to triple in the
leaf exiles.
The
flowering period extends over several weeks from early May
to June depending upon climatic condition.
FRUIT:
The oval,
ovoid or oblong fruit is up to 2-1/2 inches long, with
russet brown skin densely covered with short, stiff brown
hairs. The flesh, firm, until fully ripe is glistening,
bright green or sometimes yellow, brownish or off-white,
except for the while, dark purple or nearly black seeds.
TASTE:
The taste
is sweet and slightly acidic, similar to eating a banana
with pineapple and/or strawberry through in.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF KIWI:
1-HELP
YOUR DIGESTION WITH ENZYMES
Raw kiwi
contains actinidain, a protein dissolving enzymes.
2-SUPPORTS WEIGHT LOSS:
Kiwi is
low glycemic index and high fibers content means it will not
create a strong insulin rush like other fruit with high
sugar contents. So the body will not respond by storing fat.
3-HELPS
FIGHT HEART DISEASE:
Eating 2
to 3 kiwis a day has been shown to reduce the potential of
blood clotting and 18% and reduce triglycerides by 15%.Kiwi
fruit has the same anti-clotting benefits with no side
effects. Just addition health benefits.
4-HELPS
CLEAN OUT TOXINS:
The fuzzy
fiber of kiwi helps bind and move toxins from your
intestinal tract.
5- HELPS
OF EYE PROBLEMS:
Kiwi is
high level of lutein and zeaxanthin- both are which are
natural chemicals found in the human eye.
NUTRITIONAL BREAKDOWN OF KIWI FRUIT:
Calories-42
Protein-0.8gms
Total
Fat-0.4gms
Fiber-2.1
Vitamin
C-64 milligrams
Vitamin
A-3 micrograms
Iron-0.2
milligrams
Potassium-252 milligrams
Folate-17
micrograms
"THE KIWI
FRUITS IS HIGHER IN VITAMINS C/ OUNCE THAN MOST OTHER
FRUITS."