Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit
Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit
The global superfood industry is reportedly worth over $130 billion[1], with Australians among the biggest spenders when it comes to purchasing healthy foods. But luckily, just because a product is considered a -superfood' doesn't mean it has to come with an expensive price tag.
Kiwifruits, especially the gold variety, are one such superfood. Known predominately for the green variety, following eight years of research and development, Zespri has produced the Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit, a gold variety that packs a sweeter, juicier taste. The Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit is equally nutritious, if not more; in fact it is one of the world's most nutrient-rich fruits, and just one piece of kiwifruit contains 100% of your daily Vitamin C requirements. Being so rich in Vitamin C, these kiwifruits enhance your health in numerous ways, including improving your immunity, vitality levels, and how you look. Plus, the Vitamin C content in a single Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit is higher than most other common fruit. It also contains 20 DHA nutrients and antioxidants like folate, potassium, vitamin E and fibre that help you function at your best.
So before you start shelling out large amounts of money for superfoods, here are five reasons you should go for gold with Zespri SunGold Kiwifruits instead:
They help kick-start your day. Given their high levels of Vitamin C, they help reduce the feelings of fatigue and hunger between meals. As they're also low GI, kiwifruits can help manage blood sugar levels and provide longer lasting energy, so if you find yourself getting sluggish, or with the craving to snack throughout the day, consider eating a Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit. In fact, scientific research has proven that eating a kiwifruit half an hour before your usual cereal breakfast significantly slows and reduces the uptake of sugars from your breakfast into your blood stream.
They help achieve healthy skin. A single kiwifruit contains a range of antioxidants that help improve the health and vitality of your skin. As well as protecting skin from degeneration, the antioxidants also assist to repair any damage that has already occurred.
They assist with muscle repair. Exercise causes micro-tears in muscle tissues, and the speed in which they are repaired determines whether or not an injury occurs. Zespri SunGold Kiwifruits are a source of potassium, and combined with the high Vitamin C levels, enables your body to digest and absorb the proteins needed to improve the recovery process after exercise, meaning you're back on your feet quicker!
They help prevent sickness. Wondering why you're always getting sick, or why it takes you so long to recover? Often your poor performing immune system is to blame. Vitamin C has been proven to boost the function of the immune system, meaning your body is better equipped to protect itself from illness.
They relieve bloating. Being a source of fibre and the unique digestive enzyme actinidin, kiwifruits are scientifically proven to be effective when it comes to achieving good digestive health. Just two Zespri SunGold Kiwifruits can relieve bloating, keep your bowel movements regular, and aid the natural digestion process.
Bruschetta with Zespri® SunGold Kiwifruit and Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
Peeled garlic cloves, cut in half
2 Zespri® SunGold Kiwifruit, finely diced
2 ripe avocado, diced
2 de-seeded and finely chopped red chillies
2tsp chopped fresh coriander
4 tomatoes deskinned, deseeded and diced
2 tbsp Thai fish sauce
Pinch salt
Zest & juice 1 lime
Method
Place all ingredients in a bowl, mix well and leave at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours develop. Char-grill bread, brush with olive oil and rub garlic over surface.
Kiwi Pavlova
Serves 6 - 8
Ingredients
3 egg whites
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons water
1 cup caster (superfine) sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence (extract)
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 cups cream, beaten and sweetened
3 ZESPRI® SunGold Kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
Method
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F)
In a large stainless steel bowl, add the egg whites, salt and water. Whip until stiff. Slowly add the sugar while whipping, then sift in the cornflour, add the vanilla and vinegar
On a non-stick baking sheet or waxed paper, shape the mixture into an 18 cm (9 in) round and 5 cm (2 in) high disk. Place in the oven and turn off. Leave for 6 – 8 hours
Remove from the oven. Decorate with cream and ZESPRI® SunGold Kiwifruit slices
Zespri® SunGold Kiwifruit Toast
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 thick slices fruit and nut bread, toasted
2 tsp butter
4 tbsp cream cheese
2 Zespri® SunGold Kiwifruit, peeled and sliced thickly
2 tbsp honey
Method
Top with Zespri® SunGold Kiwifruit slices. Drizzle over honey
Serve immediately
Nutritional Analysis
kJ 1687 (34% kJ from Fat) / (402 Calories (34% from Fat)
Protein 9.3 g
Carbohydrate 56 g
Fibre 5.9 g
Fat 15.3 g
Saturated Fat 8.4 g
Cholesterol 37 mg
Sodium 301 mg
To try delicious Zespri SunGold Kiwifruits, and to learn more about their health benefits, visit The Zespri Sun-Up Event. This free health and fitness event is taking place at Dockside Pavilion, Darling Harbour from 8.30am-11.30am on June 4, with workouts hosted by Cassey Ho of the #1 YouTube Female Fitness Channel, Blogilates. Hosted by MC SWTLKR, there will also be music by Soul of Sydney DJs, warm ups with the The SunGold mascot and Sun-Up Squad, and heaps more health and fitness activities to enjoy. For your free tickets visit www.zesprigoforgold.com
About Zespri Group Ltd:
With sales revenues of $1.6 billion, Zespri is one of the world's most successful horticulture marketing companies and the Zespri Brand is recognised as the world leader in premium quality kiwifruit. Based in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, we are 100 percent owned by current or past kiwifruit growers, and employ approximately 420 people in New Zealand, Asia, Europe and North America. On behalf of our 2,500 growers in New Zealand and 1,200 growers based elsewhere, Zespri manages kiwifruit innovation and supply management, distribution management and marketing of Zespri Kiwifruit.
About Zespri® Kiwifruit:
One of the world's most nutrient-rich fruits, Zespri® SunGold Kiwifruits are power-packed with nutrients like fibre, potassium, vitamin E, folate and exceptionally high vitamin C levels (just one piece contains 100% of our daily vitamin C needs!). Research has shown that high vitamin C content can help decrease feelings of fatigue and increase physical and mental energy, a great way to kick-start your day!
Coupled with New Zealand's century-old kiwifruit heritage, temperate climate, nutrient-rich volcanic soils and the unique Zespri® System, Zespri® is the world leader in delivering the consistently best tasting, premium quality kiwifruit.
For more information please visit www.zespri.com.au
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