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 Fruits A-Z

In South Africa we're lucky. Our warm climate and diverse conditions make it possible for us to eat healthy, delicious fruits all year round.

Juicy peaches, ripe bananas, sweet strawberries, naughty cherries - find all your favourites in this section. And find out why they're good for you.

Fruits make perfect on-the-run snacks - they're both affordable, easily accessible, refreshing and very tasty.

Most fruits are also loaded with fibre, important vitamins and minerals, and cancer-preventing substances called phytochemicals.

Fruits A-Z:
 
 Kiwifruit
Key benefits
How much to eat?
Maximising the benefits
Nutritional values
 
Key benefits of kiwifruit

Kiwifruit is one of the world's most nutritious fruit and it contains very high levels of vitamin C, potassium and chlorphyll. It contains a wealth of nutrients and antioxidants. It has anti-cancer effects.


How much kiwifruit should you eat?

An average kiwifruit weighs 75 g. It is a very healthy fruit and can be eaten in many different ways.


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Maximising the benefits of kiwifruit

Kiwifruit should be eaten as soon as they are ripe, and sliced just before being eaten, as leaving them standing could decrease their vitamin C levels.


Nutritional values of kiwifruit

Calories 42
Fibre 1,6 g
Potassium 250 mg
Vitamin C 51 mg
Glycaemic Index medium
Per 100g



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