Kiwi – a Nutritional Powerhouse

By Lori Powell
For One or Two Bites, a blog for singles and couples

Kiwifruit’s bright green flesh is loaded with vitamin C, even more than oranges. It’s not a bad idea to load up on them during flu and cold season.

Kiwi are also a good source of potassium, magnesium and copper. And they contain more lutein (preserves eyesight) than any other vegetable or fruit except corn.

Pick fruit that is semi-firm to the touch and unblemished. When ripe, the fruit is sweet and tangy.

I usually peel and chop kiwi to make a simple winter fruit salad with pineapple, pistachios and toasted coconut.

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