Kiwi is a fruit with a bittersweet flavor that has great nutritional value, because it is rich in nutrients such as Vitamin C and K, potassium, folate and fiber, as well as containing few calories. For this reason it is excellent for maintaining the functioning of the intestine and increasing the feeling of satiety.




In addition to this, the regular consumption of this fruit could be beneficial to treat various diseases, such as asthma, because its bioactive compounds - antioxidants and flavonoids - help reduce chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract and oxidative stress that generates this disease. 




Kiwi, in addition to helping you lose weight, also has other important benefits, such as:




Prevent constipation , because it is a fruit rich in fibers, mainly pectin, which helps facilitate bowel movement, acting as a natural laxative;


It could improve respiratory function in people with asthma, because it is rich in vitamin C, recommending its consumption between 1 to 2 times a week; 



It could regulate blood pressure,  reduce fluid retention and the risk of heart attacks, because it is not only rich in water, which favors the elimination of excess fluid through the urine, but it is also a fruit rich in potassium , a mineral that helps keep pressure under control, and other bioactive compounds; 


It could reduce cholesterol, due to its content of fibers and antioxidants that make the fruit have a lipid-lowering action;


It could reduce blood clotting , because it is rich in vitamin K, which exerts an anticoagulant factor and helps to "thin" the blood, reducing the risk of having a stroke, for example;


Increase the body's defenses , as it is a fruit rich in vitamin C, improving the immune system;


It could reduce the risk of colon cancer , as it is rich in antioxidants and fibers, which help reduce cell damage caused by free radicals.  


In addition to this, kiwi fruit is rich in actinidin, an enzyme that helps in the digestion of most proteins, in addition to containing soluble fibers, so its consumption could improve the digestive process.