Favorite fruit of summer and its health benefits| Steem Health Contest-1 | Actinidia deliciosa (Kiwifruit) by @kinzakhan.

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Actinidia deliciosa is a summer fruit eating in Pakistan nowadays. it is native to southern china and considered as a national fruit of china. But some species are also found in Pakistan in summer season. In Pakistan this fruit is actually rare and expensive but highly rich in nutritional value and it can be dried and used as food. Many researches have been published on this kiwifruit and have shown their ingredients and benefits. There are many publications scholarly on this fruit benefits.

Bioactive ingredients:
Antioxidants
Vitamin C
Carbohydrates
Fiber
Vitamin E
Lutein & zeaxanthin
Vitamin K
Calcium
Magnesium
Potassium Pprotein
Folate
Sodium
Iron
Cobalamin
Vitamin B-6
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin B12
Choline
Niacin
Riboflavin
Amino acids
Actinidin
Serotoninin
kiwellin

As all fruits on this planet have health benefits but there are some fruits which have unique quality of health benefits due to the presence of their active compounds composition.

Actinidia deliciosa is one of the most highly valuable fruit some of health benefits are following.
Improve respiratory rate:
kiwifruit contain antioxidants and vit-C it help to improve respiratory rate and used to treat asthma.
Improve immune system:
Many studies have shown that due to the presence of large quantity vit-C kiwifruit boosts immune system.
Maintain blood pressure:
kiwi fruit not only improve immune system but also manage blood pressure. It lower the blood pressure in case of high blood pressure and reduce the chance of strokes and heart attack.
** Reduce oxidative stress: **
Due to the presence of large amount of antioxidants it reduce oxidative stress by capturing free radicals in body which may cause cancer and other damages to body.
Reduce Heart disease:
As this fruit lower the blood pressure and boosts the immune system by vit-C it reduce the risk of heart attack.
Healthy skin:
Presence of large amount of vit-C help in the production of collagen protein which is a component of muscles cell and keeps skin healthy.
Prevent kidney stones:
Presence of potassium in this fruit prevent kidney stone.
Improve eye vision:
Presence of vit-A help to improve eye vision.
Prevent blood clothing:
Due to presence of significant amount of vit-K kiwifruit makes blood thinner.
Reduce cancer:
Significant amount of antioxidants reduce risk of cancers by capturing free radicals.
Uses during pregnancy:
Presence of folate helps in cell division during baby formation.
Healthy bone:
Large quantity of calcium and vit-K keep bones strong.
Anti-inflammatory property:
Presence of kiwellin has Anti-inflammatory property.
Help in digestion:
Kiwifruit contain fibers and actinidin enzyme that aid digestion.
Improve good sleep:
Many studies have shown that presence of antioxidants and serotonin in kiwifruit help to improve healthy sleeping and avoid sleep disorders.
Prevent DNA Damage:
As this fruit built alot of antioxidants, the free radicals in body cause damages to DNA, antioxidants prevent DNA damages by capturing free radicals.
Help in weight loss:
Kawifruit contain high amount of water, fibers and vit-C which helps in wieght reduction.
Good for diabetes patients:
Many researcher proved that this fruit is good for diabates people it lower blood sugar level.

Actinidia deliciosa (Kiwifruit) is a Powerhouse of many different Vitamins, bioactive compounds and Minerals, as above it is clearly mentioned that eating this fruit is very beneficial for good health.

Why is this my favorite fruit in summer?
As my personal experience I use **Actinidia deliciosa **(Kiwifruit) because nowadays diabetes is a very fast spreading and serious disease to prevent it I eat this fruit and it is very rich in Vit-C which is very helpful in maintaining good health.

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