Kiwi also called kiwifruit or Chinese gooseberry, which are native to the temperate forests of the mountains and hills of southwest China. It was brought to New Zealand in 1904 by a school teacher named Isabel Fraser, who brought kiwi seeds back home with her after traveling through China. It has a brown, hairy appearance earning it the same name as the little bird that is the country’s emblem. The green and sun-gold kiwis are the two most commonly consumed kiwi species.
Additionally, Kiwi is exceptionally high in vitamin C and contain an array of other nutrients, notably nutritionally relevant levels of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin E, potassium, copper, vitamin K, and folate, as well as various bioactive components, including a wide range of antioxidants, phytonutrients, and enzymes, that act to provide functional and metabolic benefits and digestive health.
According to the research, eating two kiwifruits per day specifically the sun-gold kiwi can help improve your mood and overall sense of well-being. Since vitamin C helps activate several enzymes in the body that enhance the levels of metabolic energy and different neurochemicals in the brain. This indicates that taking more vitamin C could decrease feelings of fatigue and increase physical and mental energy. And kiwi is a healthy choice of fruit and rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The tart flavor, pleasing texture, and low-calorie count make it a delicious and healthy option for snacking, sides, or a unique dessert like kiwifruit toast, fruit salad, and apple kiwi smoothie. Thus, eating foods that has an enhancing effect on your mood is a big help to your mental health. But if anxiety or depression is persistent, seek medical help like a psychiatrist or other medical professional.
//Chirel Rose B. Café – CMU On-the-Job Trainee
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