Saralee 8D

Kiwi City
Nov. 30, 2012

Kiwi Origin
For this fruit, quite a lot! The kiwi, originally called the Chinese gooseberry and later the sunny peach, was renamed the kiwi by New Zealand natives after their national bird. There are over 400 varieties of this fuzzy fruit, which grows off of vines on a trellis, much like grapes are cultivated. Researchers exploring the potential positive features of the kiwi fruit have conducted several studies involving children and adults. A study in Italy indicated that children had less trouble with wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing in the night when they consumed 5-7 servings of kiwi or citrus fruit a week. Asthma sufferers were found to derive the most benefit from the kiwi, even when eaten as few as 1-2 times a week. Adults can also benefit from eating the jeweltoned fruit! Another study demonstrated that eating 2-3 kiwi fruits a day can reduce the potential for blood clots and decrease triglycerides. Yet another study cited the kiwis ability to protect and repair the body from DNA damage, which could protect against cancer. Nutrition Nods

Nutrients: - Fiber - Vitamins - Folic Acid - Vitamin C - Vitamin E - Calcium - Chromium - Copper - Iron - Magnesium - Potassium - Zinc

From disease prevention to an abundance of vitamins and minerals, the kiwi provides a wide array of nutrition benefits. According to a study at Rutgers University, the kiwi is the most nutrient dense fruit, ounce for ounce.