Five Reasons to Eat Kiwi
- Easy to Eat: Slice raw, ripe kiwifruit in half and scoop the flesh out with a spoon.
- Great Snack: Peel, slice, and mix with yogurt and granola.
- Digestive Health: 1 medium peeled kiwi was 45 calories and 2 grams of fiber.
- Heart Health: Kiwifruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and polyphenols, and a good source of potassium, all of which may protect the blood vessels and heart
- Selecting Kiwi: hold them between your thumb and forefinger and gently apply pressure; those that have the sweetest taste will yield gently to pressure.
Kiwi-Strawberry Spinach Salad
serves 4
10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp Hy-Vee granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp Hy-Vee canola oil
- 2 tbsp raspberry balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Hy-Vee light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted*
- 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup slices fresh strawberries
- 2 medium kiwi, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
Directions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, vinegar and soy sauce. Stir in sesame seeds and poppy seeds.
- In a large bowl, toss spinach, strawberries and kiwi. Add dressing and toss to coat.
- *To toast sesame seeds, place in single layer on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.
This information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.
