The Health Benefits of Kiwi: Surprising Ways It Heals

Who knew that vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and more healthy nutrients were packed into this little fuzzy brown fruit!

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Kiwi reduces high blood pressure

Kiwi has potassium, which helps lower blood pressure. It also contains pectin, a soluble fiber that helps keep blood cholesterol levels steady. Your doctor doesn’t tell you about these 7 things that could lower blood pressure.

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Kiwi protects against cancer

Kiwis contain phytochemicals, which help fight free radical damage that can eventually lead to cancer. They also have vitamin E and one large kiwi contains about 80 mg of vitamin C, which helps maintain a strong immune system. If you’re feeling ill, try these healthy habits that can help boost your immune system.

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Kiwi prevents macular degeneration

Kiwi contains both lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants associated with good eye health. These 13 vision boosters having nothing to do with carrots.

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Kiwi aids in weight loss

Fiber is the key to feeling full longer, therefore eating less, and a large kiwi is full of it. Added bonus: a large kiwi is only 55 calories, making it the perfect snack. These healthy snacks are great for weight loss, too.

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Alyssa Jung
Alyssa Jung is a writer and editor with extensive experience creating health and wellness content that resonates with readers. She freelanced for local publications in Upstate New York and spent three years as a newspaper reporter before moving to New York City to pursue a career in magazines. She is currently Senior Associate Editor at Prevention magazine and a contributor to Prevention.com. Previously she worked at Reader's Digest as an editor, writer, and health fact checker.