Kiwi

Kiwis are native to China and were originally called “Yang Tao”. When they were introduced to New Zealand, they were renamed “Chinese Gooseberries”.

NUTRITION

Kiwis are a good source of several nutrients, such as:

Potassium supports the brain, muscles, nerves, and heart.

Calcium strengthens your bones and teeth.

Vitamin C protects tissues supporting your entire body. It’s an antioxidant defending you from disease and the effects of aging. Your body’s ability to take in iron also improves with Vitamin C.

WAYS TO EAT AND PREPARE KIWI

Refresh your recipes with the tang of kiwi in the following ways:

Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Salad. Chop 2 cups of strawberries and 2 cups of peeled kiwi. Add to a mixing bowl. Top with 2 tablespoons of honey, sugar, or maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix everything together until evenly incorporated. Serve or store in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Kiwi Salsa In a bowl, combine 1 cup peeled and chopped kiwi (about 2 kiwis), 2 tablespoons chopped onion, 1 tablespoon chopped and seeded jalapeno peppers, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice and a pinch of salt. Stir together. Try on tacos, tostadas, fish, or chicken.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 kiwi

Amount per serving Calories 55.5

Total Fat 0.5g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 0g 0% Sodium 4.6mg 0% Potassium 302mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 13.5g 5% Dietary Fiber 3.1g 12% Sugar 15.9g Protein 0.9g 2%

Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 114% Calcium 2% Iron 2% Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B6 0% Magnesium 7% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.