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Being low in calories, Kiwi is helpful in reducing weight.
Kiwi fruit came to India for the first time in the sixties.
Kiwi fruit is also considered beneficial for the heart.
Swad Ka Safarnama: Kiwi is a wonderful and lively fruit. It is rich in vitamins, that is why it increases the immunity of the body. This fruit is also considered beneficial for the heart. The interesting story of this fruit is that it was born somewhere, got its name in another country and became famous all over the world. This fruit is new to India. When it appeared in the markets, people thought it to be a foreign chiku, but were surprised and happy to see its color and taste from inside.
Its fine grains are also filled with juice
The shape-type and taste of Kiwi is somewhat different. It looks like chikoo in appearance, but along with roundness, it is also slightly longer. There are light hairs on its brown peel, which enhance its beauty. The color of Chiku is brown from inside, but Kiwi is green from inside and another species is also golden. There are very fine grains inside it, but they are also filled with juice. The taste of Kiwi is sweet but slightly sour. That’s why it is full of vitamins.
Born in China, but named by New Zealand
According to official information, Kiwi is a fruit of China and its cultivation started in the 12th century. Earlier it used to grow in the forests. The Chinese named it ‘Yang Toa’. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, it was first grown outside China in New Zealand and California in America. Food historian says that earlier this fruit was brought to France, but the farmers there did not show any interest in it.
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The world’s top kiwi producing countries include China, Italy, New Zealand, Chile, Greece and France. Image-Canva
Historian says that it reached Britain only in the early 1900s. The Americans named it Chinese Gooseberry considering it to be the fruit of China, but New Zealand, adopting a commercial strategy, named it after its national bird Kiwi and after that it came to be known by the same name all over the world. Nowadays the top kiwi producing countries in the world include China, Italy, New Zealand, Chile, Greece and France.
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Kiwi came to India in the sixties
This fruit is new to India and it has been around 60 years since it came to the country, but people have started liking its spread and taste only a few years ago. According to the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), its cultivation was started in Shimla in the year 1963. For a few years, it was cultivated on a very limited scale, because scientists were not sure whether people would like it or not. Later its cultivation was introduced in other states including Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Jammu-Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and colder regions including the Nilgiri Hills. Now its demand has started increasing and people are starting to taste it.
Kiwi fruit season in the country is from October to December, but due to the convenience of storage, it is also available in other months. Huh. In the off-season, this fruit is imported from China, Australia and New Zealand.
Kiwi is the fruit of modern lifestyle
There is no answer in the quality of sour-sweet granulated kiwi fruit. According to modern information, a normal weight kiwi contains 42 calories, 215 mg potassium, 1 g fiber, 0.8 g protein, 23 mg calcium, 64 mg vitamin C, 2 g sugar, 1 mg vitamin E, 8 microgram vitamin K, 7 Mg magnesium and other vitamins and minerals are present.
Kiwi is also considered beneficial for those with low blood pressure. Image-Canva
According to food expert and nutrition consultant Nilanjana Singh, Kiwi is the fruit of modern lifestyle, which has the properties to provide relief from today’s physical problems. It contains sodium and potassium, which keep heart disease at bay, as well as dilute the blood and keep away the possibility of clotting. It contains a polyphenol antioxidant which provides immunity to the body to fight diseases. Kiwi is also considered beneficial for those with low blood pressure.
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also helps in weight loss
It is also beneficial in weight loss, because calories are less in it and fat is negligible. The minerals present in it also remove the toxins that are constantly being produced in the body. The elements present in it keep the eyesight healthy and also maintain the glow of the skin. The minerals present in it also maintain the balance of acid in the body. Kiwi has a very low glycemic index which prevents the blood sugar level from rising immediately. Kiwi also contains inositol, an enzyme that helps keep sugar levels under control. The amount of vitamin K and calcium present in it helps in keeping the bones strong. In general, there is no harm in eating kiwi, but if eaten in excess, it can choke the throat and cause stomach upset.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : November 30, 2022, 07:01 IST