Kiwi the vitamins B and Vitamin C

The kiwi is native to China where he was known as "wild gooseberry." Was introduced in Europe in the nineteenth century as an ornamental plant and commestibili.Nel twentieth century, the farmers of New Zealand thought that an exotic name would have been more Appeel and found appropriate for the marketing name "kiwi" in honor national bird that has a great physical resemblance to the fruit.

There are two varieties of kiwi:  With the green pulp (most common) that has a size similar to an egg and brown skin with the lint, and those with the pulp denominated yellow gold (gold), which have a more elongated shape, the skin is smooth and does not have villi. Its flesh is sweet and the flavor is a combination of mango, peach, melon and honey.

Currently, the kiwi is widely used as an ingredient in jams, sorbets, ice creams, drinks or as a filling for decorating baked goods. Although less frequent, the kiwi can also be baked, sautéed with butter, made sauces for meat dishes.

Nutritional properties

The kiwi has a high composition of water and has a low-calorie (46 calories per kiwi). We must underline its high fiber intake (four times the celery), of  vitamin C  and B vitamins like folic acid. With regard to the minerals, it is important to note the abundance of potassium and magnesium and a low presence of sodium.

Healing properties

• The kiwi improves intestinal transit thanks to the great amount of fibers contained in it. For this reason, helps people with constipation, chronic.
• And 'rich in vitamin C (also double the amount of oranges), is considered an excellent antioxidant that contributes to the reduction of many diseases (degenerative and cardiovascular diseases).
• It also facilitates the absorption of iron from foods reducing anemia.
• The kiwi is perfect for people with high blood pressure, because it is rich in potassium and very little sodium.
• For your fiber intake, the kiwifruit improve glucose levels and help to decrease the bad cholesterol "LDL cholesterol" in the blood.
• Low calorie, is an ideal fruit for those who want to follow a regime of weight loss.

Natural Remedies with kiwi

• Remedy for constipation:  Make a smoothie with 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced, add ½ cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Pour all ingredients into a blender and blend until a smooth cream. Drink a glass of juice for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.
• Remedy to combat fatigue:  Take 2 kiwi fruit, 10 grapes in white, 1 green apple and orange juice. Put all the ingredients in a blender, blend until the mixture is completely liquid, without pieces. Take, little by little, a glass of this juice in the morning preferably on alternate days.
• Remedy for anemia:  Make a smoothie containing 2 kiwis, peeled and diced 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, mix the ingredients together until the mixture is homogeneous. Take one drink per day. You can also blend the mixture and take it as fresh as a refreshing drink. It contains vitamin C, which helps heal wounds, and the absorption of iron preserves the bones and makes teeth strong.
• Weight Loss  Cure Prepare a juice with 150 grams of grapefruit, 50 gKiwi, 175 g of pineapple e50 glampone. Wash the ingredients to perfection. Peel the pineapple, get the juice of grapefruit, kiwi and pineapple. Mix in a blender with berries. If desired garnish with raspberries and serve with straws. Drink a glass every two days (one every two days no)
• Remedy for strengthening the immune system:  Take a juice with 8 kiwi, peeled and chopped, a cup and 1/4 lemon juice, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 cup water and 1 kiwi to do in slices. Put all the ingredients in a blender, with the exception of Kiwi slices. Serve and garnish with slices of kiwi. Drink a glass of this juice daily for 7 days, recommended early autumn.

Recipes for healthy eating: Kiwi Ice Cream
Ingredients:

• 6 kiwi.
• 600 g sugar.
• 1 lemon.
• 4 egg whites.
• 2 cups of water.

Preparation:

• Peel the kiwi, cut and grind them into flour together with the juice of a lemon and a syrup made with one liter of water and 400 grams sugar.
• Take Boil the whole for five minutes. Drain and let cool in the freezer.
• Make syrup with 200 grams of sugar and half a cup of water.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff and add the syrup slowly.
• When the first mixture is almost frozen, add everything together and let sit in freezer for several hours.

Recommendations:

• Enter kiwi with apples and pears in a bag to speed ripening.
• Put the kiwi in a perforated plastic for better storage in the refrigerator.