Hey there, viewers. Have you been skipping your fruit lately? Your diet is crucial
for getting through quarantine. I myself have been eating way too many Hot Pockets.
If you’re staying in all day and not getting the proper nutrients,
your health will decline. Let’s talk about one fruit you’re definitely going without,
kiwi. What happens when you eat it every day?
Can it treat your asthma? How about boosting your immune system? What can this fruit do for
your digestion? Wait, can kiwi really prevent you from going blind? We’re talking all that AND more…
Protects Against Vision Loss
That’s right, kiwis are great for your eyes. A steady diet of kiwi allows you
to regain vision. But hang on, we first need to walk you through what a kiwi is.
Kiwis are tiny, green fruits that pack a ton of great nutrients. People who eat kiwi normally have
them as a side with their lunch or mix them into smoothies. Whichever way you choose to have them,
kiwis do a great job at preventing blindness. This is something you need to think about as you age.
While everyone starts losing vision at a different stage in life, most serious eye
problems will take place after 40. This is usually due to macular degeneration,
which is when the eye begins to deteriorate. As a result, a person begins to lose central
vision. This will prevent you from seeing what is straight in front of you.
So how does a daily diet of kiwis help? Well it’s all in nutrients like zeaxanthin and
lutein. They help protect you from developing chronic eye diseases. A study from 2004 showed
that three servings of green fruit a day could reduce macular degeneration by 36%.
Not only will kiwi’s contents reduce macular degeneration,
it can also stop cataracts. So for those of you searching for a food to help your vision,
kiwi’s a winner in our eyes! No pun intended.
Do you have vision problems? At what age did they start? Do you wear glasses or contacts?
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Good For The Lungs
Kiwi is not a fruit you look at and think, “Wow, this could help me breathe.” But boy
can it! As it turns out, kiwi is fantastic for treating asthma.
This is due in part to the Vitamin C that kiwi holds. One entire kiwi
fruit has about 70 mg. That’s roughly 80% of your suggested Vitamin C for the day!
Vitamin C holds a lot of anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant properties. This can heavily benefit people with breathing problems.
Kiwis will help reduce oxidative stress on your airway tissues.
This stops your lungs from reacting to common triggers. One study from 2000 found that people
who ate kiwis on the regular saw their lung issues reduce significantly. It’s
also been found that fresh fruit will reduce wheezing in ashtmatic children.
If you suffer from breathing issues, a daily dose of kiwi might be the right
course of action. Just make sure you’re talking to a doctor as well.
Healthier Digestion
Does it feel like you’re having issues with your stomach lately?
Well trust those instincts. An unhealthy gut can lead to
several different health problems in your body. Luckily, we have kiwi to the rescue.
Kiwi’s got a ton of fiber. Remember that whole kiwi fruit I was mentioning
a second ago? That same fruit holds close to 10% of your fiber intake for the day.
Kiwi is essential for proper digestion. It helps to feed your good gut bacteria,
allowing food to pass through your digestive system with fewer issues.
Kiwi also holds something known as actinidin. This is an enzyme that helps to break down protein.
Research has found that kiwi extract with actinidin improved a person’s
digestion pretty significantly. But unless you're a scientist specializing in food,
I doubt you’re taking extract out of fruits. My advice is to just eat more kiwis. And oh yeah,
not only do they have great nutrients, they are also delicious. There aren’t many fruits that are
delicious to eat, while also preventing sickness. Actually, that leads me into my next point.
Boosts The Immune System
We don’t often think about how the immune system reacts in times like these. Because
most of us are so cautious, we’re not exposed to as many germs. This may weaken our immunity.
We need our diet to make things right. The stronger our immune system,
the less likely we are to get sick. It’s a good thing kiwi can help in this department.
This is another benefit we have to thank Vitamin C for. It helps fight against free radicals,
reducing deterioration of our cells. Research can back this up. People with
more Vitamin C in their system have a better chance of avoiding cold or flu.
This is especially important for older people whose immune systems aren’t as powerful.
This is all the more reason to eat kiwi every day.
Lower Chances of Cancer
This is a really big one. It’s been said that eating kiwi may help reduce your risk
of colon cancer. This type of cancer is really common. In the next year,
it is estimated that over 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with this particular disease.
When your body experiences oxidative stress, it does damage to your DNA.
This is one of the main contributors to colon cancer. So where does kiwi come in?
Well kiwi holds some really good nutrients that will go to war with oxidative stress,
saving your DNA more damage. This can potentially save you from developing
colon cancer. But it’s not for sure. A study from 2001 suggested that regular
kiwi consumption may reduce oxidative stress. As a result, cancer is less likely.
So if you have a history of cancer in your family,
one of the smartest things you can do is start loading up on healthier fruits and veggies.
Before we continue, all this talk about eating more fruit is really important. But have you ever
wondered about the effects of fasting? Check out our recent video on What Fasting Can Do For Your
Skin and So Much More. Now back to our discussion on the benefits of eating kiwi every day.
Maintains Proper Blood Pressure
Here’s something else that will freak you out. Did you know that over 1 billion people
worldwide suffer from high blood pressure? There are so many factors that play into this,
and your diet is certainly one. Also known as hypertension, this can lead to heart disease
and stroke. In 2018, almost half a million deaths in the United States were caused by hypertension.
High blood pressure occurs when your arteries are clogged. This forces the
heart to work much harder to pump blood. Fortunately, kiwi can make a difference.
This green fruit allows you to manage your blood pressure. Studies have found
that the effect kiwi has on blood pressure is actually stronger than that of an apple.
In 2014, researchers found that eating three kiwis a day can do the trick. A
healthy diet of fruit usually helps to lower your blood pressure to a comfortable place.
There are several great nutrients in kiwis that play into this. Once again, you have Vitamin C.
A high dose of Vitamin C per day is shown to slowly reduce a person's blood pressure.
If you suffer from high blood pressure, try eating three kiwis each day for two months.
You will gradually see a difference. And by the way, you don’t need to eat them whole.
If you want, toss them in a blender with other terrific fruits and make a smoothie. Delish!
Reduced Blood Clotting
We’re just going to keep the scary scenarios rolling. It’s not just your
blood pressure you need to worry about. It’s the state of your blood vessels.
Blood clotting occurs when a blood vessel has been injured. In order to stop excessive bleeding from
taking place, a blood clot will form. This happens after your blood cells combine with your proteins.
But isn’t this a good thing? Why would you want kiwis to take blood clots away?
Well kiwis can actually make it so you won’t need clots in the first place. Research has shown that
a person who eats two to three kiwis a day can really lower their risk of getting blood clots.
Kiwis can also reduce the amount of fat in a person's blood. All together,
a regular diet of kiwi can keep your blood healthy.
I don’t need to tell you that fruits and veggies are crucial
to your health. Especially while in lock down. Have I sparked your interest? Let’s
keep the conversation going with a couple more food videos, shall we?
Check out our recent video on 16 Alkaline Foods You Need To Stay Away From.
Or how about 8 Healthy Veggies You Should Be Eating and 8 You Shouldn’t.
Go ahead, click one. Or better yet, check out both. Learn more about how to stay healthy
during a lockdown. Do you already eat a lot of kiwi? Let us know in the comments below!