News India Live, Digital Desk: Today’s changing lifestyle and eating habits have surrounded us with many problems, one of which is a very common and troublesome problem ‘constipation’. Sitting in the toilet for hours in the morning, feeling heaviness in the stomach, and being uncomfortable throughout the day due to gas – these are some of the things that sound small, but spoil the entire day of the sufferer. To get rid of this problem, people resort to different types of powders and medicines, which provide relief for some time, but can cause harm in the long run.

But do you know that a very simple, tasty and natural solution to this big problem of yours is present in your fruit basket itself? Yes, we are talking about ‘Kiwi’, a fruit which is brown on the outside and green on the inside and has small black seeds. This fruit is not only wonderful in taste, but is also no less than a boon for stomach problems.

How does Kiwi work its magic on the stomach?

Kiwi is considered a ‘superfruit’ for constipation, and there are solid scientific reasons behind it:

• Treasure of Fiber: Kiwi is rich in fiber. This fiber softens our stool by absorbing water, which makes it easier for it to pass out of the body.
• A special enzyme ‘Actinidin’: A special natural enzyme named ‘Actinidin’ is found in Kiwi. This enzyme helps our stomach in digesting proteins. When food is digested properly, the risk of indigestion and constipation automatically reduces.
• Full of water: Water is very important for our body to function properly. Kiwi also has a good amount of water, which helps in keeping the body hydrated and preventing the stool from becoming hard.

Research has also been approved

Many scientific studies have revealed that Kiwi is effective in providing relief from constipation. According to a recent research conducted at King’s College, London, people who were suffering from constipation for a long time, when they ate two kiwis every day for four weeks, they found it much easier to clear their stomach.

How and when is it most beneficial to eat?

To get the most benefit from it, you can eat 2 kiwis every morning, preferably on an empty stomach. Some experts believe that eating kiwi with its peel is even more beneficial, because its peel contains extra fiber.

So, the next time you have any stomach problem, before running towards medicines, try including this natural and effective fruit in your diet. You will feel the difference yourself.