MOVE over quinoa and kale, kiwi fruits are set to take over as the next trending superfood.
The green fruit offers a surprising array of benefits, nutritionist and founder of the Rhitrition Clinic, Rhiannon Lambert, told the Daily Mail.
"They're rich in fibre, vitamin C, potassium and plant compounds known as polyphenols - all of which play supportive roles in overall health when included as part of a balanced diet," Lambert said.
"Kiwis are one of the most underrated fruits out there."
The humble kiwi is known to help digestion and improve sleep length and quality, but perhaps one of the most unexpected benefits of the humble kiwi is its mood-boosting ability.
Research published in the British Journal of Nutrition showed that kiwi fruits improved vitality and mood within four days, with the effect of the boost peaking at around 14-16 days, thanks to its high level of vitamin C.
In comparison, vitamin C supplements were shown to only marginally improve mood until day 12.
And, if you can stomach the fuzzy texture, leaving the skin on boosts the kiwi's fibre content by around 50%, while also increasing vitamin E and folate by 32% and 34%, respectively, compared with eating the flesh alone.
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