Way back in December, 2009, I wrote a blog entry about the health benefits of the fruit of the kiwi.
Not only are they cute (in a fuzzy kind of way), really attractive in a bouquet (the bright green, white and black make them an outstanding component of a fruit arrangement), and delicious, but we are now learning about additional health benefits.
According to a recent study, done by researchers at South Korea's Seoul National University, kiwi could play a roll in helping some of the 300 million people worldwide who suffer from asthma.
The March Dole Nutrition News described the study, saying that researchers administered kiwifruit extract to mice which were later exposed to allergens, then monitored for roughly three weeks. Compared to a control (placebo) group, the kiwi-fed mice enjoyed a 47% decline in asthmatic symptoms – plus a 48% reduction in white blood cell counts (which marshal in excess among asthmatic and allergy patients). Kiwi’s powerful enzyme – actinidin – may play a role.
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In the meantime, keep enjoying those cute, fuzzy green kiwifruits!
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