Kiwi. This fruit may have been familiar to people who live in big cities. Especially for those who are accustomed to shopping at the supermarket. But even so, only a few of us who understand the benefits of kiwifruit which is extraordinary. Kiwi is only known from its shape which is a little unique and refreshing taste.
Speaking of kiwi fruit, then we can not forget New Zealand, because the name of the fruit itself is taken from the name of the kiwi bird, the local bird species found only in that country. New Zealand is also the country's largest kiwi producer in the world. But did you know that it is actually kiwi fruit is not native to that country. Historically, in fact kiwi fruit is native of mainland China.
Speaking of kiwi fruit, then we can not forget New Zealand, because the name of the fruit itself is taken from the name of the kiwi bird, the local bird species found only in that country. New Zealand is also the country's largest kiwi producer in the world. But did you know that it is actually kiwi fruit is not native to that country. Historically, in fact kiwi fruit is native of mainland China.
The person who first brought and introduced kiwifruit to New Zealand is a missionary teacher from Wanganui Girls College named Isabel Frasier. During a visit to China in 1904, Isabel was very impressed with the fresh flavor of the fruit called Mihou Tao (peach monkey) by the people there. And when she came back to New Zealand, Isabel brought a bag full of the kiwi fruit seeds.
Furthermore, a plant scientist named Alexander Allison tries to develop seeds that he got from Isabel in an experimental garden. Unexpectedly, it turns out that the fruit grows very well and fertile. In its journey, the fruit underwent several changes of name. Initially the fruit is named Mellonete (1958), later changed to Chinese Goosberry (1960), and finally converted back into Kiwi (according to the name of a local bird that became a national symbol of New Zealand).
Nutrient Content of Kiwi Fruit
Based on the research that has been conducted in various laboratories, it is known that the kiwi fruit is very dense in nutrients. Some existing the nutrient content in kiwi fruit, include:
- Vitamin C (2 times higher than oranges in equal portions)
- Vitamin B, D and E are high
- Folic acid and pantothenic acid
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Enzyme actinidin
- Very high in antioxidants, polyphenols and carotenoids
- Fibers, etc.
Kiwi Fruit Benefits For Health and Beauty
Based on the nutrient content data and some research, kiwi fruit is known to have many benefits for maintaining the health and beauty of the human body, include:
- Very good for women during pregnancy
- Can prevent heart disease and hypertension
- Overcoming the symptoms of impotence
- Very good for maintaining stamina
- Maintaining eye health
- Very helpful for skin care or beauty
- Can enhance the ability of the brain
- Helping for diet / lose weight
- Can prevent Alzheimer's
- Help overcome constipation
Hopefully a little explanation about the history, the nutrient content and benefits of kiwi fruit above quite helpful. For more detailed information about the properties of kiwi fruit, both for health and beauty will be discussed in a separate article that is more specific.
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