Kiwi is a fruit, the fruit of a large vine called Actinidia. Chinese tree-like liana is a relic plant that grows in East Asia. Despite the fact that the birthplace of this plant is China, in the 20th century, kiwi was spread in New Zealand, where a new variety was cultivated with larger fruits, reaching a mass of more than 100 grams. Currently, there are more than 30 species of this plant. The number of countries where kiwi is growing has also increased. Plantations of this plant can be found in the USA, Japan, Italy, Chile, Greece, Iran, as well as in the Krasnodar Territory of Russia. A subtropical climate zone is where the kiwi grows.
Opinions about the taste of kiwi differ. He reminds someone of a gooseberry, and someone finds strawberry notes in it. In any case, its sweet and sour taste is very pleasant and falls in love immediately.
Exotic fruits of China and Asian countries appeared on our market for a long time, more than ten years ago. Among them are kumquat, annona, guava, avocado, jackfruit, durian, carambola, lychee, longan, salak, rambutan and, of course, kiwi. Despite the fact that they have become permanent at food stalls, many Russians still do not trust unfamiliar fruits and carefully discover new tastes.
At first, the same thing applied to the fetus of actinidia. The strange egg-shaped fruit, covered with hairs, caused some doubts - what is its taste and how to eat it? Residents of countries where kiwi grows would only laugh at our fears, because this is the most healthy of the known oriental fruits. The content of vitamins and minerals makes it truly royal, and the vitamin C in this fruit more than covers the daily norm for a person. In addition to it, kiwi contains B vitamins (folic acid and pyrodoxin), vitamin E, called the vitamin of youth. Of the trace elements, kiwi includes manganese, calcium, iodine, iron, phosphorus. Recently, a very important enzyme for the human body was discovered in its composition - actinidin, which is necessary for the breakdown of proteins and stimulation of the digestive system. The same enzyme is responsible for blood coagulation.
Kiwi is very useful for hypertensive patients - it helps to remove salts from the body. An excellent fat burner, it contains fiber, necessary for the formation of a beautiful figure. A vivid proof of this is the harmony of people living in regions where kiwi is growing.
The peel of this fruit is usually not eaten, but if you remove the hairs, it is quite suitable for food. If you still prefer to peel the fruit, do not discard the peel. It, like the pulp, contains a huge amount of nutrients, use it to wipe the face and neck.
Kiwi is a unique tropical fruit widely used in cooking, medicine, cosmetology. However, there are those to whom it is contraindicated. This fetus can cause a severe allergic reaction. In addition, having increased acidity of the stomach, when using kiwi in
You may get
aggravated gastritis. The high content in water of kiwi (almost 85%) can adversely affect people with kidney problems.
However, do not deny yourself the temptation. It is enough to consume kiwi in moderation (no more than three per day), and then all of its "harmful" will not affect your health.