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The kiwi fruit’s bright green flesh speckled with tiny black seeds adds a dramatic tropical flair to any fruit salad or simply, when you need a fruit-fix. Just wash and rub off the brown fuzz. You can slice kiwi, or peel it and eat it whole.

Since kiwifruit contains a “tenderizing” enzyme that prevents gelatin from setting, it’s a good idea to leave kiwifruit out of molded salads. Kiwis carry a lot of nutrition in a small package. They aren’t high in calories, yet they pack a powerful punch with their strong tart taste, which allows them to jazz up the flavor of any fruit or vegetable salad.

Kiwifruit is literally filled with fiber. That’s why, this fruit is a very good sources of soluble fiber, providing bulk that promotes the feeling of fullness — a natural diet aid. By creating gel-like substances that trap bile acids, it has the potential to reduce blood cholesterol levels. Fiber is also good for filling you up and suppressing your appetite — a great advantage for those wanting to lose weight.

Besides, Kiwis are brimming with vitamin C, which is essential for healthy gums and important for wound healing, and boasts ample amounts of good-for-your-bones magnesium and heart-healthy potassium. Kiwis are also full of flavonoids and carotenoids, offering great antioxidant protection. Flavonoids also improve the integrity of blood vessels, and they decrease inflammation. Wow!

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