Kiwi fruit

Mary Whiting
Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Nutritional value By weight, kiwi fruit are the most nutrient-dense fruit we eat. They are rich in potassium and have useful amounts of calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, some B vitamins and vitamin E. They have more vitamin C than oranges: a quarter of a kiwi fruit will supply a young child's daily requirement. The enzyme actinidin aids digestion, and the fibre in a kiwi fruit helps keep children regular. High in phytochemicals, kiwi fruit can help prevent a range of diseases including heart disease. They boost the immune system and offer substantial protection against the kind of DNA damage that can cause cancer.