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Half a
Kiwi a
Day:
Benefits
for
Digestion,
Immunity,
Fiber,
Vitamin
C, and
Heart
Health
Dr.
Edgar
Williams
-
Primary
Care-Public
Health
Tell Us
USA News
Network
DETROIT
- Eating
half a
kiwi a
day is
generally
a
healthy
habit
for most
people,
and
you’d
likely
get a
small
boost of
vitamin
C,
fiber,
and
antioxidants
without
many
calories.
It may
help
digestion
a bit,
but the
biggest
effects
are
usually
mild
unless
you eat
more
than
that
regularly.
What you
might
notice
Better
digestion
and
slightly
more
regular
bowel
movements,
since
kiwi’s
fiber
can help
stool
move
more
easily.
-
A modest
immune-support
benefit
from
vitamin
C,
though
half a
kiwi is
only a
small
dose
compared
with
eating a
full
kiwi.
-
A little
help
with
hydration
and
fullness
because
kiwi has
water
and
fiber,
which
may make
a snack
feel
more
satisfying.
What
probably
won’t
happen
-
You
should
not
expect
dramatic
weight
loss,
major
sleep
changes,
or big
cholesterol
or
blood-pressure
effects
from
just
half a
kiwi a
day;
studies
showing
those
benefits
usually
involve
about
two
kiwis
daily.
-
If your
diet is
already
balanced,
half a
kiwi is
more of
a
healthy
add-on
than a
game-changer.
Watch
for
reactions
-
Kiwi is
safe for
most
people
in food
amounts,
but some
people
are
allergic
and may
get
itching,
hives,
stomach
upset,
or worse
symptoms.
-
If kiwi
makes
your
mouth
itch or
your
stomach
feel
off,
stop
eating
it and
treat
that as
a
possible
allergy
or
sensitivity.
Simple
take
-
Half a
kiwi a
day is
basically
a small,
nutritious
habit
that may
support
digestion
and
vitamin
C
intake,
with
very low
risk for
most
people.
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