Kiwis are underrated for their nutrition profile and gut-supporting properties. For example, a particular kind of kiwifruit known as SunGold delivers nearly three times as much vitamin C as strawberries!

Kiwifruit also contains vitamin E, potassium and fiber, which are essential nutrients required for your daily diet. Vitamin E’s main function in the body is to work as an antioxidant, whereas potassium and fiber are two shortfall nutrients in the American diet, meaning that we don’t get enough.

For gut health specifically, kiwifruit contains fiber and an enzyme called actinidin. These two are what I call the dynamic duo for gut health. SunGold kiwi contains 2 grams of fiber per serving with a good balance of soluble and insoluble fiber. Both fiber types are important for gut health because they contribute to stool bulk and regular laxation.

Actinidin is an enzyme naturally found within kiwifruit that aids in the digestion of protein. A more complete digestion of protein can help decrease that feeling of heaviness after a meal and any occasional bloating that you may experience.

Last, but certainly not least, Sungold Kiwifruit have the added benefit of being a low-FODMAP food. If you are someone who struggles with Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS, including low FODMAP-containing foods is more friendly for your gut and may help ease those pesky symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, and /or diarrhea.

A recent study from the American Journal of Gastroenterology demonstrated that including two green kiwifruits daily for four weeks improved complete spontaneous bowel movements and overall gastrointestinal comfort. This is such great news because kiwifruits are a versatile and delicious fruit to include in your diet daily…just remember, take two!