If you feel that your gastrointestinal function is sluggish, there may be some daily foods that can help. One of them is the kiwi fruit that is commonly seen at home. British researchers recently published new guidelines in the Journal of Human Nutr...
If you feel that your gastrointestinal function is sluggish, there may be some daily foods that can help. One of them is the kiwi fruit that is commonly seen at home. British researchers recently published new guidelines in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, proposing dietary recommendations to help relieve constipation. King's College London noted that this is "the first evidence-based dietary guideline for adults with chronic constipation."
The New York Post reported that according to research, kiwi fruit, rye bread and mineral water are three foods that have been proven to promote regular intestinal function. The research team pointed out that simply increasing dietary fiber intake may not be enough. Study author Eirini Dimiti Dimidi said: "There is currently insufficient evidence to prove that dietary fiber can directly improve constipation. On the contrary, we have discovered several new dietary strategies that may indeed help patients relieve symptoms."
Fox News Digital News Digital) also quoted New York registered dietitian and professional chef Jason Heiselman as saying that kiwi fruit is rich in vitamin E and kiwi enzymes, which can speed up digestion and reduce bloating. He said: "It is almost a no-brainer to add a few slices of kiwi fruit to every meal. If paired with high-quality fat sources such as seeds, nuts or full-fat dairy products, the body can absorb more nutrients and taste great."
Heiserman also mentioned that if you don't like fruit salads or smoothies, kiwi fruit can actually be included in dishes and is an "underrated salty food ingredient." He comes from a Sicilian family and said that kiwis have been grown on the island of Etna since the early 20th century. Raw kiwi slices are often seen on his family’s table. “I treat them like fresh tomatoes and pair them with salty cheese, roasted pistachios and thinly sliced red onions. I also often serve them with kiwis,” he said. "Kiwi fruit is very effective as the base of sweet and sour sauces or condiments."
Study author Dimidi finally pointed out that he hopes that people can incorporate kiwi fruit and other foods recommended by the study into their daily diet, so as to better manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
