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2016 FALL DINING GUIDE
Seven things you probably
didn’t know about kiwifruit
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Kiwifruit is much more than that cute little fuzzy
ball you see in the produce aisle. Kiwi is chock
full of health benefits, tastes good and can be
used to supplement everyday meals, whether it’s
breakfast, lunch or dinner.
5. KIWIFRUIT IS GOOD FOR YOUR GUT.
Kiwifruit provides prebiotic “food” for
probiotics, the good bacteria that live in our
digestive systems. So when you consume
kiwifruit, you’re also feeding the 100 trillion little
helpers in your gut, which support immunity,
mood regulation and metabolism. Give yourself a
perfect pairing of probiotics and prebiotics by
enjoying yogurt topped with chopped kiwifruit.
6. KIWIFRUIT = DELICIOUS SOURCE OF NUTRIENTS.
Kiwifruit is tasty, but that’s not all. A serving
of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit has three times
more vitamin C than an orange and as much
potassium as a medium banana, and a serving of
green is high in fiber and a good source of folate.
7. KIWIFRUIT MAKES A MEAN MEAT TENDERIZER.
The actinidin in kiwifruit that can help beat
your bloat also makes the fruit a great meat
tenderizer. Make your own marinade with two
green kiwifruit, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon
apple cider vinegar and a dash of salt and pepper.
Simply marinade for 10-15 minutes before
tossing your beef, chicken or fish on the grill.
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hen it comes to fruit, kiwis are
often overlooked. But that’s a
shame, because these tiny orbs
pack big nutritional, culinary and
palate-pleasing surprises.
Here are seven little-known facts about kiwifruit:
1. THERE’S NO NEED TO PEEL KIWIFRUIT.
Kiwifruit is the perfect portable snack because
it is easy to eat. Just cut in half with a knife and
scoop with a spoon. That’s it – just cut, scoop,
and enjoy. But before you cut, make sure it’s ripe.
Hold a kiwifruit in the palm of your hand and
squeeze gently. A ripe kiwifruit will give to slight
pressure. Once kiwifruit is ripe, you can pop it in
the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks (assuming you
can resist eating it on the spot).
2. NOT ALL KIWIFRUIT IS GREEN AND HAIRY.
Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit has a smooth, hairless
skin and a juicy, yellow flesh – quite different than
the fuzzy green kiwifruit to which most Americans
are accustomed. Their taste is tropical-sweet, like a
cross between a mango and a strawberry.
3. KIWIFRUIT CAN HELP STABILIZE BLOOD SUGAR.
The glycemic index, or GI, measures how a
carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar.
Fruits with a glycemic index (GI) less than 55 are
considered low GI, meaning they produce a gradual rise in blood sugar levels that’s easy on the
body. Kiwifruit’s low GI scores (green kiwifruit is
39 and SunGold is 38) and high fiber content
allow for a slower rise in blood sugar levels than
other fruits, providing energy and helping to fend
off blood sugar spikes and crashes.
4. KIWIFRUIT CAN EASE DIGESTIVE DISCOMFORT.
Feeling a bit backed up? Kiwifruit can aid
digestive concerns in several ways. For constipation,
researchers believe the soluble and insoluble
fibers in kiwifruit can promote laxation. For
bloating, both green and SunGold have actinidin,
an enzyme unique to kiwifruit that helps break
down protein and streamline digestion.
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