Wednesday
Feb272013
Kiwi – a Nutritional Powerhouse
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 4:00AM
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.