September is almost here!!
August 31, 2013
I can not believe the summer went by this fast! I was thinking that it was still middle of August today. lol
It’s the weekend!! Happy Saturday and today is FOOD FOR THOUGHT!! 🙂
On today’s Food For Thought, I wanted to talk about Kiwi fruit.
~Saturday’s Food For Thought Is Kiwi~
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This fruit is definitely not one of my favorites, but after reading about the great benefits it has to offer, I will eat one.
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Kiwi’s have a very rich source of soluble dietary fiber, which makes it a good laxative.
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This fruit has an excellent source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents.
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Kiwi also contains high levels of Vitamin A, E, and K. Vitamin K helps to enrich the bones.
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Did you know that kiwi fruit seeds have Omega 3 Fatty Acids?! Yes, and researchers have noticed that the omega 3’s in kiwi help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and help prevent the development of ADHD.
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Kiwi also has a very rich source of Potassium. 100 grams of kiwi, contains 7 % of the daily recommended dose. Potassium is very important for us because it helps regulate the heart rate and blood pressure.
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Last, kiwi contains minerals like manganese, iron, and magnesium. Magnesium plays an important roll to help strengthen the bones.
Hope you enjoyed this post, and go grab a kiwi!! 🙂
– Cheers
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2 Comments
LFFL
I love eating whole kiwis as long as they’re sweet. Fruit reminds me of summer. I hate summer is coming to an end.
Kouzounas Kitchen
Ya kiwi isn’t my favorite but it’s good for you. I can’t believe summer is almost to an end. 🙁