According to dietitian Elena Solomatina, the peel of kiwi fruit has a wide range of useful properties.
People who do not have contraindications, kiwi can be consumed in food along with the peel, after washing it thoroughly. Doctor Solomatina reported this in a comment to Moscow 24.
The medic stated that the eaten kiwi peel helps to “postpone aging.” This property of the peel is ensured by its high content of antioxidants.
“Vitamin C and antioxidants are more concentrated in the peel, which protect against the occurrence of free radicals, delay aging, and prevent cardiovascular diseases,” Elena Solomatina listed.
A nutritionist believes that during the day you can eat three kiwi fruits along with the peel. The doctor added that thanks to the peel, a kind of peeling is carried out in the intestines, as a result of which its internal lining is more actively updated and health-promoting substances are absorbed better.
Nutritionist Solomatina explained the property of products to cause early aging At the same time, the physician noted: people with problems and chronic pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract are contraindicated in fruits with a peel.
Doctor Solomatina advises kiwi fruit to protect against colds and hypertension ice cream can be considered healthy.
Important! Information provided for reference only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Elena Solomatina healthy lifestyle dietitian, candidate of medical sciences