Kiwis are brown and furry on the outside but tart and healthy on the inside. Who would’ve guessed that these lovely little egg-shaped fruits would make the Super Food Top 10 list? Super Foods offer a triple threat because they fight heart disease, cancer, and weight gain. (To learn more about Super Foods click HERE.)

Here’s the breakdown on these nearly perfect snack foods.

• They pack your daily dose of Vitamin C in just one serving. They’re great for fighting off a cold or preventing one too.
• They’re cheap. You can usually buy several of them for about a buck.
• They’re a low-calorie snack. One serving of kiwis (about 1 cup) are about 100 calories and less than 1 gram of fat.
• They’re high in fiber (6 grams of fiber for one serving) and also contain potassium, Vitamin A and E, and other nutrients.
• How do you eat them? Cut them in half and scoop out the center or you can slice the skin off the sides and then cut them into skinny slices.
• What else can you do with them? Mix them in a fruit salad for a colorful punch and a vitamin rich kick. Chop it up and add it to a fruit salsa to top grilled fish or chicken for a light summer dinner. Pair them with strawberries in crepes for a sweet and tart combo. Throw them in a smoothie to up the fiber content. Check out my basic smoothie recipe HERE to get started.