Cream of the Crop

Kiwi Benefits
When its black seeds are crushed, it produces an oil rich in Alpha-Linoleic acid (an Omega-3 fatty acid), which aids in maintaining cardiovascular health. With more Vitamin C than an equivalent amount of oranges, the high levels of amino acids improves muscle growth and body building. In a study among 6 and 7-year old kids in Italy, those who consume kiwi were less likely to have respiratory health problems, such as wheezing and coughing. It contains an anti-mutagenic component which helps prevent gene mutation. Its extracts have also been known to inhibit melanoma. The fruit also contains serotonin, a natural neurotransmitter that gives a calming effect to the brain.


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