Vibrant green color, unique flavor, and packed with vitamin C; kiwi fruits add a refreshing taste and a whole lot of nutrition to a bowl of salad. Kiwis offer a host of health benefits as well as adding a tropical flair and bright emerald green color to your palate. They are loaded with vitamins and minerals (most notably vitamin C and potassium) that promote health. Here are some of the benefits of nutrient dense kiwi fruit:

Secret to healthy skin
Kiwi fruits are loaded with vitamin C – a vitamin that protects your skin from pollution and prevents wrinkles. Instead of going through expensive beauty treatments, eat a kiwi fruit and help slow down the aging process. Kiwi fruit is your secret to beautiful skin!

Strengthens immunity
The high content of vitamin C in kiwi fruit not only promotes healthy skin but also boosts immunity.

Aids in digestion
Kiwi fruit contains actinidain – an enzyme that helps with meal digestion. Eating this fiber rich fruit prevents constipation and many other intestinal problems. Moreover, the high fiber content of kiwi fruit helps flush out harmful toxins from the intestinal tract.

Lower blood pressure
Kiwi fruit is a rich source of potassium – a mineral that reduces the negative effects of sodium and keeps electrolytes in balance. People whose diet is low in potassium and high in sodium are more prone to developing high blood pressure. Sodium is the culprit that leads to increased BP. Potassium rich Kiwi fruit combats the harmful effects of sodium and helps bring that blood pressure down!

Heart Healthy
Kiwi fruit is a true heart healthy food. The potassium and fiber rich content of kiwi fruits promote cardiovascular health. As mentioned above, the high potassium content of kiwi fruit means reduced sodium in your body and a healthier vascular system. Eating kiwi fruit reduces blood pressure, prevents heart disease and lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease significantly. Moreover kiwi fruit also prevents kidney stones and loss of muscle mass.

Helps in weight loss
Kiwi fruit is high in fiber and vitamins and low in calories. Hence it is a great fruit (and snack) for anyone intent on losing some weight.

Promote eye health
Kiwi fruit contains lutein and zeaxanthin – nutrients that protect the eyes from age related macular degeneration—the leading cause of blindness in the elderly.

There are many ways you can incorporate kiwi fruit in your diet. Make a delicious kiwi smoothie, or add this vibrant green fruit to a bowl of Greek plain yogurt or fruit salad. You can make jam or use kiwi as a dip in (or on) Greek yogurt. The creative options to enjoy this superbly heart healthy fruit are endless.