POWER FRUIT

FORGET Apples.  It is a kiwifruit a day that can really help keep the doctor away.

The kiwi fruit is found to be the most nutrient-dense fruit based on a Rutgers University study.  This small fruit is packed with over 20 essential nutrients and that is why Zespri kiwifruit is a natural health supplement suitable for all ages.

Regular consumption of kiwifruit is important in order to harness the full potential of this super fruit.

Each Zespri kiwifruit is bursting with twice as much vitamin C as compared to oranges and just one Zespri kiwifruit  meets your daily vitamin C requirements.

The high vitamin C content enhances the body's  uptake ofiron which is essential for the formation of red blood cells and the metabolism of blood sugar that gives energy and assists in the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Vitamin C is vital tot he normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, teeth, gum and bones.

Zespri kiwifruit is also a natural source of insoluble and soluble dietary fibre which is essential for a healty digestive system.  This encourages positive alterations in intestinal enzymes which stimulates the growth of good bacteria.

This type of dietary fibre has been proven to improve bowel function in patients with irritable bowel syndrome and constipation in  a research published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2010.

In each Zespri kiwifruit you can find the presence of a unique enzyme, actinidin which aids digestion of food protein including dairy, meat and legumes and relieves the bloated feeling after heavy meals.

It is a natural source of potassium that is essential for the normal functioning of muscle and nerve system. A two-piece Zespri kiwifruit serving provides about 10% of your daily potassium needs, as much as a banana, but with less calories.

For pregnant ladies Zespri kiwifruit is a natural source of folate which is essential for the development of genetic material in a foetus. It is a great low fat natural source of vitamin E, which is well known for its heart health and antioxidant properties.  It is low in calories (60kcal/100g) but full of essential nutrients.

Due to its low Glycemic Index(GI less than 49), it does not increase blood sugar rapidly - which is ideal for diabetics.

Zespri kiwifruit also contains bioavailable antioxidants (vitamins C & E, polyphenols, carotenoids) to help fight damage caused by free radicals in the body.

This is proven in a research where eating just two Zespri kiwifruit a day reduces the amount of oxidative damage to to cells of the body and improve the repair of damaged DNA caused by free radical and oxidative stress.

Last but not least, 2013 is considered a vintage year for Zespri kiwifruit.  Four months of drought in New Zealand from January to April has resulted in better tasting and sweeter kiwifruit.

Zespri is also excited about bringing in a new kiwifruit variety to Malaysia consumers - the refreshingly sweet and deliciously juicy Zespri SunGold kiwifruit.  It has even higher vitamin C content which is three times that of oranges per 100 g edible flesh, making it an excellent natural immune booster.