Kiwifruit is small-about 3 inches long and weighing about 4 ounces, yet it has more Vitamin C than an orange. Here are some of the other benefits of kiwifruit:
- High in Phytonutrients and Antioxidants
Kiwifruit protects DNA in the nucleus of human cells from oxygen-related damage. Kiwi contains a variety of flavonoids and cartenoids that may be responsible for its DNA-protective effects.
Kiwifruit is high in Vitamin C. Vitamin C has been studied extensively for its immune boosting effects. It helps to increase the numbers of infection-fighting white blood cells and antibodies, thereby preventing illness. Vitamin C raises the levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, and lowers blood pressure, and can also reduce the risk of colon, prostate, and breast cancer. Kiwifruit is also a good source of the fat-soluable antioxidant, Vitamin E.
