Crazy for Kiwifruit! Strawberry, Kiwi, Chia and Kale Green Smoothie

Touted as the national fruit of China, but grown worldwide, I rarely see organic kiwifruit

in my area, so I was delighted to find organic kiwifruit at a low price in my local health food

store this week.

Of course, I brought half a dozen home to try out and enjoy!

Well known for its characteristic fuzzy skin and its unique, sweet and slightly tangy flavor,

having fresh, organic kiwifruit is a special treat for me!

More than just a fuzzy face, it is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, as well as a

good source of dietary fiber and vitamin E.

Kiwifruit contains carotenoids, such as provitamin A beta-carotene, lutein and

zeaxanthin.

Plus kiwifruit seed oil contains on average 62% alpha-linolenic acid, and an omega-3

fatty acid.

Generally, a medium size kiwifruit provides around 46 calories,  1 g protein, 0.3 g fat,

11 g carbohydrates, and 2.6 g dietary fiber found partly in the edible skin.

Enough said, let’s turn this nutritious fruit into a healthy, delicious, energizing green smoothie

and reap the rewards!

Strawberry, Kiwi, Chia and Kale Green Smoothie

Crazy for Kiwifruit! Strawberry, Kiwi, Chia and Kale Green Smoothie

Ingredients

2 organic kiwifruit

2 organic bannanas

1 cup organic strawberries

1/2 cup organic seedless grapes

1 organic orange

2 tablespoons organic raw almond butter

2 tablespoons chia seeds

2 tablespoons flaxseed meal

1 1/2 cups cold filtered water

2 cups organic kale

Crazy for Kiwifruit! Strawberry, Kiwi, Chia and Kale Green Smoothie

Directions

Wash and prep fruits and vegetables.

Add fruits, almond butter, chia seeds, flax seed power and water

to your high speed blender (I use a VitaMix).

Blend until smooth.

Add the kale to the liquid base.

Blend until thoroughly mixed.

Taste and adjust as needed.

Crazy for Kiwifruit! Strawberry, Kiwi, Chia and Kale Green Smoothie

Add more water if your smoothie is too thick.

Add more grapes if your want a sweeter smoothie.

This recipe should make at least two large mason jars full of

smoothie.

I like to drink a large glass right away save the rest to later.

Pour the extra smoothie into mason jars and store in therefrigerator.

Drink up and enjoy!

Kiwi Nutritional Profile

Crazy for Kiwifruit! Strawberry, Kiwi, Chia and Kale Green Smoothie
Source: USDA Database

Important Note About Kiwifruit Allergies

Don’t consume kiwifruit if you suspect that you are allergic to it.

The actinidain found in kiwifruit may be an allergen for some.

If you are allergic to latex, bananas, papayas, or pineapples it is possible

that you may also be allergic to kiwifruit.

Common allergic reactions include irritations such as  itching and soreness of the mouth.

Severe symptoms such as wheezing are most likely to occur in young children.

Kiwifruit also contains calcium oxalate crystals in the form of raphides.

Reactions to these chemicals include sweating, tingling, and sore mouth or throat;

swelling of the lips, tongue and face; rash; vomiting and abdominal

pain, heartburn; and, in the most severe cases, breathing difficulties, wheezing,

and collapse.

What are your favorite ways to enjoy kiwifruit?

Share your thoughts and comments with us.

 

 

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