One sweet treat that works perfectly incorporated into many dessert dishes or eaten alone as a quick and light snack is kiwi fruit. Kiwi fruit has a sweet yet tart taste to it and comes in a tiny package, making calorie control with this one very easy.
Let’s a quick look at the nutrition information you’ll get from eating kiwi so you can have a good idea what this fruit has to offer you.
Major Nutrients Found In A Kiwi
From the chart above you can see that kiwi is an excellent source of vitamin E, potassium, copper, vitamin C, as well as Vitamin K, making it a standout snack to choose when you’re in a run.
Kiwi is also higher in fiber content and completely cholesterol free, so great for those who are trying to improve their overall cardiovascular health.
Since kiwi does contain a higher amount of natural sugars however, it would be smart to have it in moderation in your diet if your primary goal is fat loss.
Storing/Selecting
For maximum freshness with kiwi, you should keep this stored in the fridge in the cooler section and away from any other very ripe fruit.
Eat It With:
Kiwi is great served alone but can also be eaten in a fruit salad, chopped into a bowl of yogurt, or placed on top any sponge cake with light whipped topping.
Burn Off Calories In A Kiwi
To burn off the number of calories in a kiwi you would have to do:
- 5 minutes fast running
- 8 minutes heavy weight lifting
- 30 minutes standing
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