Healthmad.com. Kiwi fruit is loaded with good properties of phytonutrients and antioxidants which benefit your health. They’re “cancer-fighters” that help fight with cancer and heart disease. The compound of phytonutrients (such as caffeic acid, violaxanthin, zeaxanthin, pinene, quercetin, coumaric acid, lutein, isolutein, alpha-carotene, cryptoxanthin) are key elements towards a healthy life. According to a study conducted by the National Eye Institute in Maryland in 2007, the lutein and zeaxanthin found in Kiwi fruits help protect against blindness and cataracts. More specifically, these chemical substances help reduce macular degeneration (read more on my previous article entitled why people lose vision and preventive measures), which is the leading cause of blindness in elderly. The Caffeic acid has also proved as an excellent carcinogenic inhibitor.
According to a report in the Journal of Medicinal Food, Kiwi fruit is shown apparently to reduce oxidative stress (oxygen related damage caused to cellular cells) in human plasma. This study was supported by another study in Carcinogenesis, which shows that not only Kiwis restrict the damage and mutations to human DNA, but also they stimulate cellular repair of damage that had already occurred. This is because Kiwi fruit contains a variety of phytonutrients (such as carotenoids and flavonoids) that responsible for the DNA protection. The similar effects were also obvious for those who added Kiwis to their normal diets.
To Reduce Blood Clots and Triglycerides (TC)
Eat three Kiwi fruits every day. This will help to reduce blood clots and triglycerides significantly. The reason is that Kiwi fruit has shown to have a blood-thinning property. Its health effect has been documented by a research conducted in Norway. In the report, it shows us that people who consume 3 kiwis daily have their blood clots reduced by 18% and TC by 15%.
If you’re suffering from constipation, please don’t have yourself swallowed too much laxatives as this will kill your health. When you’re in constipation, make sure that you consume three Kiwis one hour before sleep (note: for elderly or those age 60 and above, you should consume two Kiwis two hours before sleep) to promote a healthy bowel movement. If constipation persists after consuming Kiwis for two days, then you should consume Kiwis (as suggested) together with psyllium husk (read more on my previous article entitled why psyllium is great for health? ), and 15 minutes later, you’ve a bowl of cooked oatmeal in ½ cup water (you may add a little milk or sugar into the cooked oatmeal, but this is optional). This method is very effective for a chronic constipation. Nevertheless, if the constipation persists after taking this remedy, in which you find hardly to pass feces, then I advise you to check with a doctor.
To Act As A Natural Aspirin
As mentioned earlier, Kiwi fruit can act as a blood thinner, in which it’s regarded as a natural aspirin. This turns out to be a good message for those who take an aspirin daily for the similar purpose. Consuming too many aspirins might lead to a bad health, as a daily dose of aspirin may cause the damage of the intestinal wall and other underlying health consequences. A Kiwi a day is just nice to help ward off stomach upset, and stomach discomfort, and bleeding, inflammation and swelling caused by the side effects of medication. Therefore, Kiwi fruit is found to be excellent to reduce the side effects of any medications.
To Prevent or Reduce the Ear Infections
Eat a Kiwi a day. If you’re prone to ear infections, make sure that you add a Kiwi in your daily diet.
To Act As A Natural Face Cosmetic
Firstly, mash one fresh Kiwi. Next, pour a cup of boiling water over it and let it cools. When it’s cooled, add ½ tablespoon of vodka. Make sure that the mixture is thoroughly blended. Now, your natural cosmetic is ready. Use a clean cotton ball to spread it all over your face. Let it sits for 5 to 10 minutes on your face before cleansing. This application is good to moisturize your face, while eliminating unwanted waste and oily substance from your face. The remaining portion of this natural face cosmetic must be kept sealing in a clean airtight container before keeping it in the fridge for 7 to 10 days.
Knowing that Kiwi fruit is so good for our health, we should consume Kiwi fruit. However, pregnant mothers and those with allergic reactions are not encouraged to eat Kiwi fruit. The reason is that Kiwi fruit may indulge food allergy. Such allergy may have contributed to certain cases of acute pancreatitis.