Golden Kiwi Fruit is a Kiwi Fruit species with slightly different characteristics than the regular fuzzy variety we all know and love.
• The Golden Kiwi Fruit is just about the size of a Regular Kiwi Fruit, has an oval shape with a pointy tip and considerably less fuzzy, almost smooth, bronze or brown skin.
• Golden Kiwi Fruit have either green or golden-yellow flesh, while some varieties have a bright yellow flesh with a thick red ring in the middle, circling the seed area.
Comparison between Regular & Golden Kiwi Fruit
• The Golden Kiwi Fruit is considerably sweeter in taste and far more aromatic, consumed whole as no peeling is required give the Fruits smooth peel compared to the regular Kiwi Fruit.
• The Golden Kiwi Fruit variety is more susceptible to spoilage than the regular Kiwi Fruit.
• Golden Kiwi Fruit contain more dietary Magnesium than regular Kiwi Fruit and more Potassium than the reputed Banana Fruit, thus greatly contributing to cardiovascular health.
• Golden Kiwi Fruit species is a rich source of essential nutrients (such as Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A and Vitamin C), Minerals (such as Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium).
• Golden Kiwi Fruit is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber and has no Cholesterol.
• Golden Kiwi Fruit varieties are a better source of Vitamin C than regular Kiwi Fruit.
Plant Description
History
Types & Varieties
Mechanism of Action
Additional Information
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Recommended Dosage
• Golden Kiwi Fruit is excellent in Vitamin C.
• Golden Kiwi Fruit is very good in Potassium, Vitamin E, Vitamin K.
• Golden Kiwi Fruit has average trace of Carbohydrate, Dietary Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6.
Health Benefits of Golden Kiwi Fruit
Anti-Aging
• The red-ringed varieties of golden Fruit contain powerful Anthocyanins that help Fight free radicals and delay cellular aging.
Foods & Bones
Cancer & Tumor Prevention
• The golden Fruit (including the red-ringed variety) is reputed to possess anti-mutagenic and Anti-Cancer properties, thus potent against nitrosamines and gene mutations.
• Nitrosamines (nitrites formed from grilling meat over hot charcoal or wood Ashes) are known carcinogens which play a role in the development of Cancers (such as mouth, throat, Liver tumors and Stomach Cancer).
• The golden Fruit is extremely high Vitamin C content which inhibits nitrosamine formation and provides extra protection against cancer-causing mutations (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2015).
• Lutein (found in red-ringed Kiwi Fruit) acts as a potent anti-oxidant, reducing oxidative Stress and Cancer risks.
Foods & Cancer
Cardiovascular System
• The golden Fruit is a particularly good source of Potassium and Magnesium, the two (2) most important dietary Minerals linked to cardiovascular health. Magnesium and Potassium deficiencies are always associated with heart disorders and cardiovascular events (Hypertension, extrasystoles, tachycardia, Myocardial Infarction) and poor Energy levels.
• The golden Fruit contain Arginine (an Amino Acids), which helps prevent artery plaque buildup. Arginine plays a crucial part in the synthesis of nitric oxide (an extremely powerful vasodilator that improves blood flow and preserves the health of the endothelium [inside part of blood vessels] where it discourages Lipid buildup).
• Golden Kiwi Fruit contains 2g of Dietary Fiber which indirectly reduces LDL (bad) Cholesterol levels by preventing the intestinal absorption of some of the fat from the foods we eat.
Foods & Cardiovascular System
Digestive System
• All Kiwi Fruit are amazing natural Laxatives due to their Fiber content which accelerates an already slow intestinal transit, promoting regular bowel movements and relieving Constipation.
Note:
* Recommendations have been issued for Diverticulosis sufferers to avoid Kiwi Fruit because the tiny seeds may get stuck in the pouches in the colon wall and cause complications.
Foods & Digestive System
Eye
• Red-ringed Kiwi Fruit (a popular gold Kiwi Fruit variety) is a rich source of Lutein located in the red part of the flesh.
• Lutein helps maintain good eyesight as it gathers in the central area of the human retina from where it protects our Eyes from the damaging free radicals in blue light.
Foods & Eye
Immune System
• Regular consumption of the golden Fruit varieties (rich in Vitamin C), entails a wide variety of health benefits from a significant and visible reduction in inflammation levels to maintaining cardiovascular health, boosting immunity and reducing free radical damage.
Foods & Immune System
The Brain & Nervous System
• The golden Fruit variety contain serotonin (a neurotransmitter known to cause good humour and feelings of well-being), hence eating the Fruit regularly may help improve mood and general well-being and reduce Insomnia.
Foods & Nervous System
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Kiwi Fruit
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
(per 100g) of
Kiwi Fruit
