Kiwi fruit also called Chinese gooseberry belongs to the several species of woody wines in the genus Actinidia. The most common cariety of kiwi fruit is oval and is equal to the size of a large hens egg.
The fruit is native to China and bears many medicinal benefits. Few of them are discussed below.
HELPS IN DIGESTION
Kiwi has an enzyme actinidain similar to papain in papaya which has powerful protein dissolving properties. That’s why it is used in various meat tenderizers.
Kiwi efficiently digests proteins in the body and is helpful in people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome.
BOOSTS IMMUNE SYSTEM
Kiwi fruit is loaded with vitamin C. Vitamin C, being an antioxidant vitamin promotes the production of white blood cells and increases the body’s capability of fighting infections and viruses.
Being blessed with Vitamin C, kiwi fruit enhances the production of collagen in the body.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and gives structural support to the tissues preventing the development of symptoms of aging like fine lines, wrinkles etc.
PREVENTS NURAL TUBE DEFECTS
Kiwi fruit is an affluent source of folate. Folate deficiency in pregnant women can lead to neural defects in newborn babies.