BEHIND hairy brown skin, green flesh that has the ability to prevent cancer. Among the 27 types of popular fruits, kiwis also proved the most high nutritional content. Kiwifruit ( Actinidia deliciosa ) is now easily can we find in the supermarket big cities in Indonesia. Characteristic of the kiwi was slightly oval shape and color of brown furry skin so it looks exotic. The advantage of this fruit lies on a soft texture, delicious taste and rich aroma and fresh. Its chemical composition consisting of the elements of nutrition and non-nutritional, it is important for health.
Low-energy fat and energy content of kiwi fruit is low enough so that the fruit is one of the excellent fruit for consumption by people who are doing low-calorie diet. Gynecologist energy in every 100 grams of fruit kiwi only 61 kcal, or less than 40 percent of the amount of energy contained in a banana. Energy content is lower than the kiwi fruit orange, orange, and wine, but slightly higher than lemons, strawberries, cantaloupe, and papaya. A publication that was published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition showed that of 27 commonly consumed fruits, Kiwi turns out to have nutrient density ( nutrient density ) the highest. The research was conducted by Dr. Paul LaChance, director of The Nutraceuticals Institute who is also a professor at Rutgers University, USA.
The size of nutrient density is very commonly used by dieticians to measure the nutritional value of certain foods, compared to other food ingredients in equal portions. The higher nutrient density of a food, the better the quality of the material. Kiwi is a source of amino acids arginine and glutamate. Arginine is an amino acid that is a vasodilator (blood pressure lowering) and helps increase blood flow. As a vasodilator, arginine is also used to treat symptoms of impotence. The same amino acid also prevents the occurrence of plaque on artery walls, particularly in patients with angioplasty (plastic surgery of blood vessels).
Vitamin Complete Some research indicates that the kiwi fruit contains 17 times more vitamin C than apples, two times more than oranges, and also more than lemon. The content of vitamin E in kiwi two times more than the avocado. In addition, kiwi fruit also contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, folic acid, niacin, vitamin A, and pantothenic acid in significant numbers. Vitamin C and vitamin E have been known role as a natural antioxidant that plays an important role to counteract the free radical attack , the cause of cell aging and triggers a variety of diseases. Free radicals are atoms or molecules that have one or more unpaired electrons that are free to bind with various cells and tissues, as well as lead to cancer, heart disease, and premature aging. Vitamin C helps maintain the condition of the body against flu and colds (improve system immune), reduce stress levels and helps the healing process. This vitamin is also an important role in maintaining the health of skin cells so as to keep looking clean, radiant and healthy. Like vitamin C, vitamin E also plays a role maintaining healthy body cells, slow the effects of aging and maintain the cells of the skin to stay young, enhance fertility, and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. In addition to vitamins C and E, another antioxidant present in the kiwi is a certain phytochemical compounds, such as carotene, lutein, xanthophyll, flavonoids, and others. Kiwi antioxidant capacity against free radical compounds occupy the third-highest position after the orange and red wine.
High Mineral Like other fruit, kiwi is a source of minerals that are necessary to maintain stamina. Kiwi contains electrolytes (minerals) that are critical to the turn of the body's electrolytes lost due to perspiration during hard work, exercise, or hot weather. The major minerals contained in the kiwi is potash (potassium), magnesium, calcium, copper, zinc, manganese, and phosphorus. The content of potassium in the kiwi was 5.4 mg / calorie, higher than bananas (4.2 mg / calorie), and slightly lower than the papaya (6.6 mg / calorie) and apricot (6.2 mg / calorie). Potassium is important for maintaining muscle function and motion of the nervous system reflexes. Potassium also plays a role in maintaining water balance in the body. That's why athletes and heavy workers are encouraged to consume enough potassium.
Potassium is also believed to be as high blood pressure-lowering mineral. On the other hand, the kiwi was barely contain elements of sodium, which some researchers are recognized as a trigger of high blood pressure. Of the 27 kinds of fruits commonly consumed in the United States, fruit kiwilah magnesiumnya the highest levels. The low consumption of magnesium can cause heart disease, myocardial infarction, and hypertension.
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