How is it known that kiwi is ripe enough to eat? You can find out in the store, without peeling and trying the fruit. Just touch it … touch it. Kiwi should be picked up and gently squeezed. The perfect fruit should slightly bend.

If the kiwi is hard, it means it must mature. It will probably be sour and not very tasty. In turn, too soft copies are already overripe. Their taste leaves a lot to be desired, it is hard to eat without getting dirty, and in addition they can even cause stomach ache. When shopping, we should avoid hard and very soft kiwifruit.

Perfectly ripe kiwi tastes great when eaten alone as a snack. It also works well in cocktails, fruit salads and as an addition to desserts. It’s worth eating kiwi because it’s a treasure trove of vitamins, minerals and fiber. It provides a lot of vitamin C, a lot of vitamin A and calcium and potassium. Kiwi is one of the few non-fat sources of vitamin E. It also contains a lot of antioxidants, lutein, magnesium, zinc and folic acid. Not everyone knows, but this fruit can be eaten together with the peel, although it is not very encouraging.

Kiwi Cocktail with Bananas and Apples

You will need:

• 1 ripe banana
• 3 kiwis
• 3 apples, best red
• Half a glass of milk, preferably cold (200 ml)
• Honey or other sweetener if required

Cooking method:
To make this delicious cocktail, peel the bananas and kiwis, remove the hearts from the apples and cut all the fruit into cubes.
Put all ingredients in a blender and whisk well.
Serve cold and enjoy!

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Roughage
Sweet potatoes are a valuable source of fiber, which improves our digestive system (prevents constipation and hemorrhoids), stimulating the entire digestive system to work. In addition, it lowers cholesterol and cleanses the body of toxins and heavy metals.

Beta-carotene and vitamin A
Sweet potatoes are a valuable source of beta carotene (pro vitamin A), which is a natural and powerful antioxidant. Beta carotene has an anti-cancer effect, improves eyesight, and provides a healthy appearance of the skin, delaying the aging process of the body.

Iron and calcium
Sweet potatoes are also rich in valuable elements, including iron and calcium, which support the circulatory system and increase our resistance to stress. In addition, they fight free radicals and are necessary for the proper functioning of many cells of our body.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an invaluable source for many infections and diseases. It helps in the fight against viruses, thus supporting our immunity, has a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect and lowers blood pressure. In addition, it has a healing effect on our skin: it accelerates the healing of wounds and provides elasticity and youthful appearance of the skin.

Potassium and magnesium
These elements are invaluable for the proper functioning of the whole organism. Above all, they care for the proper functioning of the circulatory system, support the digestive process and stabilize blood pressure. In addition, potassium balances the acid-alkaline economy of the body, and magnesium has a soothing effect on our nervous system.

Vitamins from group B (B1, B2, B6, PP, folic acid)
Vitamins from group B primarily support our nervous system, responsible for the mental balance and our well-being. In addition, they support memory and concentration, ensure proper metabolism and reduce the risk of cancer. They are essential for maintaining health and beauty.

Low glycemic index
Low glycemic index causes that after eating such a product, the blood sugar level increases gradually rather than violently, thus providing a balanced and stable source of energy. Products with a low glycemic index are in particular recommended to diabetics and people who want to lose weight.

Sweet potatoes can be prepared in many ways: after baking (with rosemary and a bit of pepper), eat like potato chips, or add to the salad; cooked to crush with puree and give as an accompaniment instead of ordinary potatoes; or make a delicious soup with the addition of carrots and sesame paste (tahini). The time to prepare such a soup-cream is about 15-20 minutes.

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