Kiwi is a delicious fruit that is firmly in our diet. However, not many people know that it is also very useful, because it contains in its composition a lot of vitamins, useful microelements. Kiwi eat just like that, add to cocktails, smoothies, yogurts, make other dishes.
Useful properties of kiwi
The value of this fruit - in the content of kiwi vitamin C. According to its quantity, kiwi is ahead of lemons, oranges, currants. In addition, the composition contains vitamins A, B, E, D. Kiwi is also rich in trace elements: calcium, manganese, zinc, sodium. The composition contains monosaccharides and fiber.
With all the variety and benefits of the composition, the fruit is considered low-calorie - only 50 kcal per 100 grams of product.
For digestion
Kiwi is a wonderful dessert. But if you use this fruit after fatty meat, it will help facilitate the process of digesting food, protect against the appearance of bloating, heartburn. Moreover, kiwi accelerates the process of perilstatics, so that you can quickly get rid of such problems as constipation. Especially often it is given to children instead of medicines.
For immunity
Immunity - the main defense of the body against various diseases. With the deterioration of the protective properties of the body can not deal with external factors. This is often due to a lack of vitamins, especially vitamin C. Kiwi contains a record amount of ascorbic acid. Regular consumption of kiwi food will allow you to quickly get rid of a cold, it is an excellent preventive and drug.
For the nervous system
The whole range of vitamins of group B, which is responsible for a stable psycho-emotional state, is represented in kiwi. If you eat one green fruit every day, very soon you will notice that your nerves have calmed down, there are less anxieties and worries. Kiwi allows you to normalize sleep, get rid of even obsessive insomnia.
When carrying a child
As part of kiwi - folic acid, which is very necessary during pregnancy, because it reduces the risk of developing the appearance of pathologies in the fetus. Instead of vitamins and drugs, you can include folic acid in your diet.
For heart
Kiwi is useful in various substances that reduce cholesterol in the blood, thin the blood, and minimize the risk of atherosclerosis and thrombophlebitis.
When losing weight
It is believed that kiwi - is the best fruit for weight loss. Firstly, it does not contain a large amount of sugar in its composition. Secondly, kiwi makes the protein digest better, it is an excellent side dish for meat dishes. Thirdly, Kiwi accelerates metabolism and cleans the intestines. And in general, kiwi is a tasty, and most importantly, permissible delicacy on a diet that is difficult to refuse.
Against neoplasms
According to research by Norwegian scientists, kiwi is an excellent prophylactic against cancer.
If you include in the diet of kiwi, the risk of developing cancer decreases significantly. It is also recommended to include this fruit in the diet to slow the growth of malignant cells.
In cosmetology
The benefits of kiwi are calculated in dozens of points, another valuable property of the fruit is external use. A large amount of vitamin C makes use of kiwi for skin care. On the basis of green flesh make facials that fight wrinkles, pigment heels, acne and freckles. Kiwi perfectly tones, nourishes and restores painful skin.
To feel fit and healthy, it is enough to eat 2 fruits each day. Moreover, you can consume kiwi and in dried form - it contains all the same vitamins and useful trace elements.
Contraindications to the use of kiwi
However, it is worth remembering the following saying: “in a drop of medicine, poison in a spoon”. This applies even to kiwi. There are a number of contraindications in which the use of the product is recommended to refuse.
So, first of all, it is an allergic reaction. Kiwi - a fruit of the genus citrus, and therefore allergic to it is quite common. If you have never eaten it before, take the test: eat a small piece first. In the absence of itching, rash, irritation, coughs and sneezing, which may appear after 15 minutes, you can safely use kiwi.
It is also recommended to refuse kiwi, if taken as a laxative, with diarrhea. It is not necessary to include in the diet of the fruit in the presence of such gastric diseases as ulcers, gastritis, etc. Not recommended to take it when:
- food poisoning;
- heart pathologies;
- with hypertension.
Useful properties of fruit for weight loss: truth or myth?
As we have said, kiwi really helps to get rid of extra pounds due to the presence of acid in the composition, which not only accelerates the process of digesting food, but also helps to remove toxins from the body. Also, this fruit dulls the feeling of hunger, which will positively affect the figure.
Use this fruit for weight loss in various ways, there are many diets. However, before you go on a diet, it is recommended to consult with your doctor to avoid possible side effects from taking.
Kiwi for the night
The easiest way to lose a few extra pounds - once every 2 days eat 1 kiwi before bedtime. During this period, the fruit will be more active. It is also an ideal way to combat constipation. The effect will come very quickly.
Fasting
Another effective method. Just in the morning, after drinking a glass of water, eat one fruit, you can have breakfast in half an hour.
Berry will speed up the process of digestion, clean the intestines, so all the food that will enter the body during the day will be easier to digest.
Addition to this method of getting rid of extra pounds should be physical activity.
But it should be remembered that in this case it is not recommended to starve, since such a “diet” will quickly lead to exhaustion.
Kiwi with kefir
Cocktail made from kefir and kiwi is an excellent tool to help lose weight. In addition, it consists of masses of vitamins, nutrients. Also, the drink has an effective laxative effect. Preparing a cocktail is simple: take 200 ml of kefir, add chopped kiwi, mix. Take it before bedtime. Thanks to this cocktail, intestinal microflora will improve, metabolism will accelerate. If you feel a strong hunger, then before beating, add a little oatmeal.
Features diet and menu for weight loss
If you do not want to wait too long for the result, you can resort to a mono-diet. It is considered quite cruel, because during all 4-5 days only kiwi in various forms will have to eat.
The diet for the day is as follows:
- For breakfast, you need to eat some delicate cottage cheese with dried kiwi, drink tea or coffee. Additionally, you can add a handful of nuts.
- For lunch - semolina porridge with fresh kiwi, cheese.
- At lunch - a citrus smoothie with a small amount of oatmeal.
- For dinner - a cocktail of plain white yogurt and kiwi.
It is very important not only to comply with the diet, but also to choose a good fruit. The quality of kiwi in the diet plays a very important role, so when buying in the store carefully select the fruit. It should not be too soft, not have dents or cracks on the skin. Inside, the high-quality berry is bright green, the taste is almost sour. A good fruit of kiwi while losing weight will give excellent results.
Fasting days
If it is difficult to stick to mono-diet, you can arrange a fasting day. Take 5 kiwis, divide them for the whole day. Additionally, you can drink kefir, water. Repeating such fasting days should be no more than 1 time per week, but preferably once every 10 days. If at the same time you change your daily menu and start going to the gym, then soon your body will begin to lose weight, and your mood will immediately improve.
How to eat kiwi?
Of course, it is most useful to peel the fruit from the hairy skin, cut into convenient pieces and eat immediately. But from kiwi prepare a lot of interesting dishes, desserts and drinks. This will make this product more tasty and juicy:
- Smoothies Great refreshing drink. To prepare it, you need to put kiwi, lemon, mint, some water and honey in the blender bowl, mix everything. It is advisable to serve with ice.
- Chocolate fruit. This delicacy is suitable even for small children. Cut the kiwi, put it on a small sponge, dip it in liquid chocolate. Sprinkle delicacy with almond or coconut shavings on top for flavor.
- Fruit icecream. Kiwi must be cleaned and chopped to a homogeneous mass. In a small amount of water should be dissolved sugar and citric acid, bring to a boil. When the cooked syrup has cooled slightly, it is mixed with fruit mass and poured into a plastic cup. When the composition slightly freezes in the freezer, you need to insert a wooden stick on top. After full hardening ice cream will be ready! Similarly, you can cook ice cream with other fruits.
For lovers of more "serious" dishes, you can cook meat with their kiwi sauce. Fruit will make it softer, fragrant. And in order to reduce the calorie content of the product, it must be cooked from chicken breast. Pieces of white meat should be salted, pepper and fry in a pan, can be baked or steamed.
Fry the onion in another frying pan, add the kiwi puree, chopped to a state of mashed potatoes, lemon juice, salt and spices to taste. After half an hour of soaking, the sauce is ground in a blender until smooth. Serve the sauce to the meat warm or cold.
