Produce of the Month

Are you a fan of the delicious taste of a kiwi fruit? Kiwi fruits are extremely nutrient dense and are a rich source of vitamin C, E, K, folate, carotenoids, potassium, phytochemicals, and fibre.

Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, plays an important role in keeping your immune system working at its best. It does this in many ways, one including enhancing  the function of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, which protects you from infection. Vitamin C is also needed to make the protein collagen. Collagen is needed for strong ligaments and tendons as well as youthful looking skin.

The dietary fibre found in a kiwi fruit helps improve symptoms of constipation and promotes healthy bowel health and digestion. Kiwi fruit has 3.4g of dietary fibre per 100g, this is the type of fibre your gut needs for health. More than 70% of adults are not meeting their daily dietary fibre needs for gut health. Adults need between 25-38g of dietary fibre  a day for gut health and by enjoying 2 kiwis or a serve of fruit in your week you will be on your way to achieving your needed dietary fibre goals.

Kiwi fruit are a perfect snack by themselves. If you are craving something new try these two delicious recipes!

1.        Kiwi Fruit, Lychee, Red Onion & Mint: https://www.cornthins.com/en-us/node/57093

2.        Pineapple & Kiwi Fruit Crumble: https://www.cornthins.com/en-us/node/57275