Kiwi fruits might look a bit ridiculous from the outside (essentially a fuzzy, brown egg that has lost its way) but slice one open and you will find a surprisingly impressive bit of plant nutrition. It is one of the most vibrant, tangiest fruits you can drop into a blender, bringing a sharp tropical lift that plays beautifully with sweeter bases like mango or banana. If you are looking to build up your everyday plant variety, here are three reasons kiwi deserves a permanent spot in your smoothie routine.
1. It is an exceptional source of Vitamin C
When you think of vitamin C, your mind probably goes straight to oranges, lemons or limes (you think this because of the British Navy, but unfortunately we don’t have space to go into all that in this blog). However, unbeknownst to 18th century sailors, kiwi fruits actually contain more Vitamin C per 100g than their citrus cousins. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that contributes to normal immune function and supports normal collagen formation for healthy skin.
In other words, this tiny green fruit pulls more weight than its fuzzy exterior suggests.
2. It supports natural digestion
The kiwi is an unusual fruit in that it contains a naturally occurring enzyme called actinidin. This clever enzyme helps your digestive system break down dietary proteins more efficiently in your gut. Pair that with its juicy texture and sharp flavour, and you have a fruit that earns its place in a breakfast or mid-afternoon smoothie.
3. It brings gut-friendly fibre
Despite their small size, kiwis bring a useful amount of dietary fibre.
That matters because the British Nutrition Foundation notes that adults in the UK are recommended to eat 30g of fibre a day, but average intakes are closer to 20g. Adding more fibre-rich fruit, veg, grains, nuts and seeds is one simple way to support a healthy, varied diet.
Kiwi is a small, but highly effective, part of that bigger picture.
Where to Find Kiwi in Love Struck Smoothies
We use premium kiwi fruit in our smoothie blends and freeze it ready for easy blending, helping preserve its colour, flavour and nutrients until you are ready to enjoy it.
You will find kiwi in:
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Big 5 Smoothie: A tropical, vitamin C-rich smoothie that blends kiwi, strawberries, mango, pineapple and apple.