The composition and benefits | Useful properties
Kiwi is an exotic fruit native to China (although it is now grown in many other countries as well), which is why it is sometimes called the Chinese gooseberry. This exotic has long become familiar in our country. It is popular not only for its unique taste, but also for its beneficial properties. Read more about kiwi for diabetes mellitus …
The composition and benefits of kiwi
The composition of kiwi is very rich and varied. It contains folic acid (B9) and pyridoxine (B6).
Vitamin B6 is especially important for children, pregnant women and women during lactation, as well as older people.
Folic acid is an element vital for the body to grow and, naturally, develop the immune and circulatory systems. In addition, kiwi also has a number of other useful ingredients.
List of useful properties
- Prevention of influenza diseases and enhancing immunity.
- Neutralization of harmful substances (nitrates, etc.).
- Prevention of vascular and heart diseases (reduces blood pressure, prevents heart failure).
- Improves digestion.
- Reduces the risk of developing cancer.
- Relieves stress and depression.
- Restores energy.
- Removes salt from the body.
- Very effective in cosmetology.
Since people suffering from diabetes should not eat certain foods, the question of whether it is possible to eat such a healthy kiwi is quite appropriate. Kiwi contains a certain amount of sugars in its composition, however, with diabetes mellitus, it is allowed to consume kiwi (only in reasonable quantities) — their content in this fruit is small. But kiwi boasts the ability to regulate glucose levels.
- First of all, this is a dietary product, so its use will not add excess weight, which is important to take into account for people with diabetes — they are often overweight.
- After eating heavy food, kiwi helps to get rid of unpleasant heaviness in the stomach, avoid heartburn and belching.
- Thanks to its fiber content, kiwi even helps you lose weight.
- Kiwi is a storehouse of vitamins and minerals. This is very important for diabetics, who are forced to limit themselves in the consumption of certain foods all their lives.
- Elderly people with this diagnosis are prone to constipation. If you eat kiwi fruit daily, you can normalize the stomach and intestines.
Diabetes primarily causes cardiovascular problems. And the use of kiwi is an excellent prevention of heart and vascular diseases.