7 Impressive Reasons to Eat Kiwis Every Day
This common, inexpensive fruit is one of the healthiest things you can eat
The term “superfood” gets thrown around a lot these days. Chia seeds, berries, coconut oil, avocados, kale, and many others have all claimed the title at some point over the years. And while these foods certainly have some great health benefits, there’s also a lot of hype.
Yet, there’s one food with an imposing nutrition profile that flies under people’s radar far too often: The kiwifruit.
I always enjoyed kiwis for their sweet, tangy taste and the splash of color they added to my meals. But ever since I learned of all its health benefits, I’m nothing short of obsessed. And soon, you will be too!
History of the Kiwi
The Kiwifruit is a fuzzy brown fruit that’s the size and shape of a small egg. Although a major agricultural commodity of New Zealand, the fruit originally comes from China.
It was initially known as the Chinese Gooseberry but was renamed the kiwifruit after the iconic New Zealander bird. Supposedly, being likened to the round, brown-feathered body made the fruit more marketable!
Although kiwifruits have been around since 12th century China, they only became popular in…
