One (not Two!) Kiwi(s) A Day Keeps Doctors Away! Golden Kiwi Boosts Vitamin C Status, Reduces Lipid Oxidation and DNA Damage.
Image 1: Golden and green Kiwi fruits (image by Zespri ) In the pseudo-scientific camp of hardcore low-carbers fruit is getting a real bad rep, lately. Only a few weeks ago, Hunter et al. ( Hunter. 2011 ) had published a review of the anti-oxidant potency of kiwi fruits, which puts into question, whether abstaining from fruit consumption altogether is necessary or even just beneficial for healthy, active human beings in the long run. A more recent study conducted by a group of scientists from various European countries ( Brevik. 2011 ) does now provide experimental evidence that the good old saying "An Apple a day keeps the doctor away!" may be just as or even more applicable to kiwifruits in general and the particularly phytochemical rich golden variety Actinidia chinensis var. Hort 16A , in particular. The scientists recruited 24 men and women (20-57 years, BMI 20-30 kg/m²), specifically selecting subjects who already consumed modest amounts of fruits and vegetables ...
