Kiwi Boosts Your Immunity, Protect DNA Damage, With High Vitamin C
Kiwi Immunity
Helps Your Digestions with Enzymes – Raw kiwi contains actinidain, a protein-dissolving enzyme that can help digest a meal much like the papain in papaya or bromelain in pineapple.
Helps Manage Blood Pressure – Kiwi’s high level of potassium helps keep our electrolytes in balance by counteracting the effects of sodium.
Protects from DNA Damage – A study by Collins, Horska and Hotten showed that the unique combination of antioxidants in Kiwi fruit helps protect the cell DNA from oxidative damage. Some experts conclude this can help prevent cancer.
Boosts Your Immunity – Kiwi’s high vitamin C content along with other antioxidant compounds has been proven to boost the immune system.
Smart Carb for Weight Loss – Kiwi’s low glycemic index and high fiber content means it will not create a strong insulin rush like other fruit with high sugar contents — so the body will not respond by storing fat.
Improves Digestive Health – Kiwis are a great source of fiber. This prevents constipation and other intestinal problems.
Helps Clean Out Toxins – The fuzzy fiber of Kiwi helps bind and move toxins from your intestinal tract.
Helps Fight Heart Disease – Eating 2-3 kiwis a day has been shown to reduce the potential of blood clotting by 18% and reduce triglycerides by 15%. Many individuals take aspirin to reduce blood clotting, but this causes many side effects including inflammation and intestinal bleeding. Kiwi fruit has the same anti-clotting benefits with no side effects, just additional health benefits!
Suitable For Diabetics – Kiwi is in the ‘low’ category for glycemic index, meaning it does not raise your blood sugar quickly. It has a glycemic load of 4 which means it is safe for diabetics.
Protects Against Macular Degeneration and Other Eye Problems – Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults. A study on over 110,000 men and women showed that eating 3 or more serving of fruit per day decreased macular degeneration by 36%. This is thought to be associated with the kiwi’s high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin — both of which are natural chemicals found in the human eye. Although both fruits and vegetables were studied, this same effect was not shown for vegetables.
Create Alkaline Balance – Kiwi is in the ‘most alkaline’ category for fruits, meaning it has a rich supply of minerals to replace the excess of acidic foods most individuals consume. A few of the benefits of a properly acid/alkaline balanced body are: youthful skin, deeper sleep, abundant physical energy, fewer colds, less arthritis, and reduced osteoporosis.
Great for the Skin – Kiwis are a good source of vitamin E, an antioxidant known to protect skin from degeneration.
Exotic Taste and Look for Food Variety – Kiwis look and taste great. Kids often love them because they are so different from most fruits. For nutritional balance it is always good to eat a variety of foods. Each food has its own unique qualities and powers. The trouble with most people’s diet is that we eat such a limited number of foods. It increases our chances of not getting enough of important nutrients.
Naturally Organic – Kiwi fruit is on the list of foods that are generally safe from a lot of pesticide residues. For 2012 it came in with the top 10 safest foods. While it is always good to support organic when you can as a matter of principle, it’s also good to know whether there is a big danger if organic is not available or viable for you.
WHAT CAUSES SOME OF US TO AGE FASTER THAN OTHERS AND IS THERE ANYWAY TO FIGHT THE AGING PROCESS?
You want to look young and feel young, but we all age and constant stress, environmental toxins, and health issues can lead to premature aging. Lets read how polyphenols help us look younger and longer.
Research has found that aging starts with your cells. The health of our cells is reflected both in how we look and how we feel, but our cells are continuously damaged by exposure to free radicals. Free radicals can damage cell components like DNA, and trigger inflammation, thus contributing to cellular aging. Even the simple act of eating a meal can result in the formation of free radicals.
Resveratrol and polyphenols have been shown to fight free radicals and fight the aging process at cellular level. Laboratory studies suggested that a polyphenol blend of Muscadine grape, Polygonum Cuspidatum, Purple Carrot and European Elderberries can:
Help your cells protect and repair DNA and combat free radicals
Slow the formation of damaging AGE proteins that can lead to cellular aging
Help promote the health of telomeres which protect chromosomes
Aging is inevitable, but the daily choices you make to take care of yourself can slow the aging process and increase the odds of living a long, happy and healthy life. You can choose to take a proactive approach to aging by consuming a diet rich in resveratrol and polyphenols. Age gracefully and look and feel younger, longer.
How does a plant-based diet help your body?
? Increases weight loss: Due to lower intakes of total fat and saturated fat and higher intake of fibre which helps to increase satiety.
? Improves blood glucose levels: Fibre in plant-foods helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
? Decreased levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL): Plant-foods contain no cholesterol. Increasing the intake of unsaturated fats and fibre help lower cholesterol.
? Improves the immune system and reduces inflammation: Plant-foods contain vitamins and minerals necessary for proper immune function; higher intakes of phytochemical and flavonoids with antioxidant properties; reduced saturated fat and increased unsaturated fats; higher bacterial diversity and increase in bacteria that provide anti-inflammatory effects.
? Reduces the risk of certain health conditions: Such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity.
