I had experience 3days (Fri-Sun) working as KIWI sampling promoter at Kajang Tesco.
I feel quite tired for the first 2 days because of not used to stand for long hours with black heels. I have finished my third day smoothly after get used with it. :-)
Before start for my new job, I have do some reseach about Kiwi fruits, so, I hope it maybe helpful not only for me. Meanwhile, benefit our customers and for those who are reading my blogs. Below are some tips for you how to choose Kiwi and its nutrition contains.
Here is my KIWI promoter work place....
Here are the ZESPRI KIWI sample, it kill my times cutting the kiwi to small slices..
ZESPRI KIWI 100% come from New Zealand..
It looks so delicious, in fact, they are very sweet especially the GOLD KIWI..
But i prefer the GREEN KIWI which taste slightly sour.. :-)
NUTRITION OF KIWIFRUIT
· Vitamin E
Vitamin E is associated with oils and oil-rich seeds and nuts. It is rare to find a fruit with significant amounts, except for the avocado and, now, kiwifruit. Kiwifruit actually has twice the vitamin E of avocado, but has only 60% of the avocado's calories.
· Folic Acid
This hard-to-get vitamin is little known to most consumers, but nutrition experts see it as a key nutrition concern. Recently released information on folic acid is beginning to hit the general news media and we will undoubtedly begin to hear more about this nutrient in the near future.
. Protein
Kiwifruit does contain protein - 2 grams or about 2% USRDA. However, this is really of no significance in the United States where there is no shortage of protein in the diet. In fact, even poverty level families tend to get almost 200% of the daily requirement for protein.
· Fiber: An Extra Kiwifruit Carbohydrate
Fiber, now much in the medical news for its possible preventive role in cancer, cardiovascular disease, digestive ills and even diabetes, is a carbohydrate. It is often defined as "indigestible carbohydrate", though this is not exactly true.
· Kiwifruit Fat
Due to the seed and seed oil it contains, kiwifruit has slightly more fat than other fruits. However, the total fat content is less than a gram (about 1/28 oz.) per serving, adding about 8 calories.
Along with this tiny amount of fat, there is a good portion of vitamin E and some vitamin A. Kiwifruit seed oil is also presumed to be low in saturated fat and high in polyunsaturated fat, and there is no cholesterol involved.
· Sodium
Sodium has been identified as having a dietary effect on blood pressure. Fortunately, there is so little sodium in kiwifruit that it can be labeled as zero. Typical U.S. daily consumption of sodium is guessed to be some 5,000 mg or more daily. On the average, a serving of kiwifruit provides some 6 ten-thousandths of this average daily intake.
In truth, with it's low sodium content and other nutritional benefits, kiwifruit exemplifies the reasons why fruits and vegetables are so strongly recommended for people who have heart and blood vessel problems.
· Potassium
For most Americans, there is little problem in getting enough of this mineral. There are, however, special situations in which potassium becomes more important - especially when people take medication for high blood pressure, or certain other prescription drugs, when they are exceptionally active, or when they suffer from some complaints such as abdominal cramping due to illness with vomiting and diarrhea.
When extra potassium is called for, many physicians recommend a banana or orange. The average six-inch banana has some 370 mg of potassium; a 7 oz. Orange has from 270 to 310. A 5-oz. Serving of kiwifruit averages over 450 mg of potassium, beating out both the banana and the orange.
· Vitamin C
Vitamin C in kiwifruit is surprising. Calorie for calorie, it is hard to think of a more concentrated natural source. To be exact, a serving of kiwifruit provides about 230% of the USRDA for Vitamin C. That's enough C for some 2.3 days in one serving!
The nutrient density of vitamin C in kiwifruit is a huge 57.5. it is almost twice that of a medium orange or a large, raw green pepper and four times that of a grapefruit half.
. Vitamin B6
The B6 vitamin is thought to be short in the diets of many Americans, especially those of women using oral contraceptives, those who are pregnant or breast feeding as well as some children and older adults. A serving of kiwifruit has some 4% USRDA of B6 making it one of the few foods rich in this vitamin.
· Calcium
The calcium content of kiwifruit, at 5.5% USRDA, is not exceptionally high, however, it is higher than all but a few fruits. Many people, especially women, do not seem to get enough calcium. Calcium can obtain through green leafy vegetables. Kiwifruit is one fruit item which will provide calcium without the additional fat of dairy products.
· Iron
The iron content of kiwifruit serving is about 4% of the USRDA. Not a large amount, but for those with problems of iron-deficiency anemia, small amounts can be meaningful.
A key cause of iron-deficiency anemia is that we tend to use little of the iron in our food. Interestingly enough, Vitamin C can greatly improve our bodies ability to use iron -- especially the iron we get from plant foods. As we already know, kiwifruit has a large amount of Vitamin C. This Vitamin C content, coupled with the iron content of kiwifruit provides an excellent combination for those interested in improving their iron intake. Remember, too, that kiwifruit vitamin C can similarly enhance iron absorption from other foods at a meal.
· Magnesium
Kiwifruit has over 6% of the USRDA for magnesium along with a nutrient density of over 1.5 in a 100 gram serving. Magnesium is widely used by the body in enzyme systems and in maintaining nerve function, among other things.
· Copper
Many researchers believe that a fairly large group of Americans do not get an optimum amount of copper. This trace mineral is found in many foods, but usually in very small amounts.
Scientists believe that it may be important to keep a good balance between the body's copper and zinc. Zinc is plentiful in U.S. diets as it is obtained through meats and grains. Copper is much more rare.
Kiwifruit averages some 8% of the USRDA for copper and has a nutrient density of about 2. This makes kiwifruit an unusually good source of copper when compared to other fruits.
HOW TO CHOOSE KIWIFRUIT
The following guidelines for selecting kiwifruit have been established on the basis of interviews with industry experts.
· Choose kiwifruit with a moist and plump look;
· Choose kiwifruit that gives slightly to firm, broad pressure from the flat of the palm or extended fingers;
· Choose kiwifruit that is free of wrinkles. Wrinkles are an indication that water has been lost and, with it, both quality and good nutrition have been affected.
· Choose kiwifruit that are free of soft spots, cuts and bruises. Water spots or marks on the skin's surface have no significance.
Now, you do have some own ideas about how to choose a good fresh KIWI...
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