Supercharge Your Health with Nutritious Kiwifruit
Choosing the right food that provides the nutrients to fuel your digestive system is the key to a strong immune system and healthy body. A diet rich in fiber (which are high in prebiotics) is beneficial for good bacteria in your gut to flourish. Fruits, vegetables, cereals and other plants have the potential to provide probiotics.
Kiwifruit - the star of this salad, is actually a berry, contains 9 percent of your daily fiber requirement and delivers 117 percent of your daily vitamin C needs in one medium kiwi, which is more than that of an orange. Additionally, it is a good source of vitamin K (38 percent in a medium kiwi) as well as lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health, potassium and copper. You might be surprised to learn that kiwi can also protect your DNA from oxidative damage and help you maintain a healthy acid-alkaline balance.
In other words, these juicy, sweet and tart green fruits are nutrient powerhouses! This bright and refreshing salad is brimming with good-for-you nutrients to kick off the new year on a healthy note and keep you feeling nourished all year round.
Recipe: Kiwi Avocado Pomegranate Salad with Kiwi Dressing
Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free and Diabetes Friendly
SERVINGS: 4 PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES
Ingredients:
Kiwi Dressing
- 4 kiwis peeled and quartered
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Salad
- 4-6 cups baby spinach
- 2 avocados sliced
- 1 whole pomegranate seeded
- 1-2 kiwi peeled, sliced, and quartered
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Kiwi Dressing
Place all dressing ingredients into a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
* Dressing recipe will make extra for future salads.
Salad
Place spinach, avocados, pomegranate seeds, kiwi, and pumpkin seeds into a large serving bowl or into 4 individual bowls. Top with desired amount of dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
* Optional mix-in: you may choose to add cooked quinoa, wild or brown rice for more sustaining power.
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References:
[1]Kiwifruit Health and Nutrition. California Kiwifruit Commission. Retrieved from http://www.kiwifruit.org/health-nutrition.
[2]Richardson, D. P., Ansell, J., & Drummond, L. N. (2018). The Nutritional and Health Attributes of Kiwifruit: a Review. European Journal of Nutrition, 57(8), 2659–2676. doi: 10.1007/s00394-018-1627-z
[3]Two Little Cheers for Kiwi (2013). Food and Nutrition Magazine. Retrieved from https://foodandnutrition.org/blogs/stone-soup/two-little-cheers-kiwi/
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