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Why Kiwi Fruit is So Good?

Kiwi fruit is found as a special and unique fruit as it contains a complete nutrients which can stimulate the movement of intestine besides enhancing a good quality sleep.

Among the fruits, kiwi fruit is very unique as it contains complete elements required by human's body. As kiwi fruit is rich in nutrients, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and fiber, it is regarded as a very special fruit.

A research from Taiwan Medical University shows that Kiwi fruits can stimulate intestine's movement, and improve constipation as well. The researchers discovered that 45% of the patients suffering from constipation showed improvement of the intestine's condition after consuming Kiwi fruit for four weeks.

They also discovered that Kiwi fruit contains a very high proportion of fiber. In 100 gram of bananas, the fiber is 1.6 gram but in kiwi fruit, its fiber is 3.4 gram. With a high content of fiber, kiwi fruit can increase good bacteria in the intestines, and later strengthening the absorption's ability of intestine.

Previous studies also revealed that kiwi fruit can improve the quality of sleep. This is because kiwi fruit contains high calcium. It is hardly to find any fruits with highest calcium. But, you will be surprising to find that kiwi fruit has lots of calcium. If you consume one kiwi fruit one hour before sleep, you will have good quality sleep. Besides, kiwi fruit can stabilize your mood, too. However, for the elderly people with slow digestion, it is recommended to consume kiwi fruit one hour and a half before sleep.

To ensure your body obtains suffice nutrients like vitamins, minerals and enzymes; it is advisable to consume one to three kiwi fruits a day, so that you can replenish your body with essential nutrients.

Knowing that kiwi fruit is so good for our health, we should consume kiwi fruit. However, pregnant mothers and those with allergic reactions are not encouraged to eat kiwi fruit.

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Comments (13)
#1 by James, Oct 7, 2007
Wow, just when I started to eat kiwi fruit again (since 2-3 years), you post this information in the exact time when I required it!

And by the way, after about a week since I resumed eating kiwi fruit, I can honestly say my number 2's are incredibly easier to manage and don't give me any pain afterwards. I would strongly recommend eating kiwi fruit to anyone, other than those with allergic reactions. It really does make a difference to your belly engine.

Go for it!
#2 by CHAN LEE PENG, Oct 8, 2007
Hi, James,

Thank you for your info. It's my pleasure to deliver health info to the others. It's my wish that everyone in the world can live healthily and cheerfuly. That's why I don't mind devote more time in writing useful articles to you all.
#3 by Has, Dec 16, 2007
I am eating 3 kiwi fruits in my office during coffee break and I am actually smiling reading your article.
#4 by sara, Feb 13, 2008
I am 11 weeks pregnant and wanted to read up on the nutrients Kiwis have in them. I loved the article, until I got to last paragraph :
Knowing that kiwi fruit is so good for our health, we should consume kiwi fruit. However, pregnant mothers and those with allergic reactions are not encouraged to eat kiwi fruit.

Then there is no explanation why it is not encouraged. I looked around on the internet and cant find anything that would stop me from eating kiwi. Anyone have an answer?
#5 by laila, Mar 12, 2008
I always have constipation >.< But if eating a kiwi 3 times a day and it helps. Then I will have to try this method instead taking laxatives.~ xiexie
#6 by Mohamed, Mar 29, 2008
Is there any specific reason for stop eating Kiwi from pregnant women?
#7 by IcyCucky, May 22, 2008
Great article on kiwi..
#8 by Yovita, Jun 8, 2008
thx!!!! now I could go to sleep...
#9 by Apple, Jul 9, 2008
Hi, wow I was really surprised when you described that kiwis help with constipation! I'm not constipated but yesterday I ate 3 kiwis I believe and ate 2 the next morning and today when I went to the bathroom... well let's just say I think everything came out! Extraordinary!
#10 by Hemnath, Aug 15, 2008
Good and informative article indeed.
#11 by wreno, Oct 15, 2008
YES WHY CANT PREGNANT WOMEN EAT Kiwis?? This is worrying, why dont they explain this. I have been eating them and thought it was fine.... I am 26 weeks....
#12 by CHAN LEE PENG, Oct 15, 2008
To wreno,

Pregnant women are recommended not to eat kiwi fruits to avoid fruit allergy which might cause redness, skin rashes and irritation.

Take care and regards,
Chan
#13 by Kpaso, Oct 19, 2008
I just started eating Kiwi fruit.. Its good to know that it has alot of the vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. I can\\\'t say that I\\\'m constipated but its good to know that I\\\'ll never be now that I\\\'m eating the Kiwi.
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