Eating Kiwi has become a fad.  The fruit is expensive and people are buying it without realizing its benefits. With the ongoing scare of Dengue and other such fevers, this fruit has gained a lot of popularity. We thought to give you a run down on the benefits of Kiwi.

Kiwi is a small round shaped green fleshy fruit which owes its origin to Yangtze River valley of northern China and Zhejiang Province on the coast of eastern China but it has the maximum cultivation in California and New Zealand. The fruit also known as Chinese Gooseberry has numerous varieties and in the last 10-15 years it has gained acceptance worldwide due to its medicinal properties.

Kiwi is a power packed dense fruit comprising of high nutrients and low calories making it an ideal choice for weight watchers. Kiwi is said to help in maintenance of a healthy skin tone and texture, reduction in blood pressure, prevention of cardio vascular diseases and strokes.

We will do an advantage listing of the fruit, so here goes..

1. One cup of cut Kiwi fruit contains nearly 273% of our daily required dosage of Vitamin C providing a boost to our immune system. It helps keeping the flu and cold away too. Nearly 85% of Kiwi is a Vitamin C.
2. A cup of cut fruit provides around 5g of fibre which roughly takes care of about 20% of dietary fibre requirements for a  female and around 13% for a male.
3. It’s a mineral rich fruit with around 6% Calcium, 8% of Copper, 6% Magnesium and 4% of Iron. Potassium, Zinc and Chromium are also present. These are approximate numbers for a medium sized Kiwi fruit
4. It’s a filling fruit filled with minerals and fibre and has just around 60-70 calories so it’s a must for weight watchers.
5. Serotonin hormone aids digestive and cardiovascular functions. The hormone is considered a mood enhancer, appetite regulator and a memory enhancer. Kiwi is high of Serotonin.
6. Like any other natural substance Kiwi can also cause allergies in some people. These allergies may not be severe but a lot depends on individual to individual. Kiwi may cause a tingling pricking sensation in the mouth akin to the sensation caused by eating a pineapple. It can also cause diarrhoea, stomach ache and a little swelling.
7. Kiwi due to its glycemic index is suitable for the individuals with diabetes. A studyconducted bu ncbi indicate that Kiwi extracts  may exert beneficial effects against diabetes via its ability to regulate adipocyte differentiation and function.