Eating Kiwifruit to Cool Down in Summer
It’s once again kiwifruit season, with its dark green, fuzzy exterior perhaps unattractive at first glance, yet it earns the title “King of Fruits”! Beyond its well-known high vitamin C content, kiwifruit also contains abundant β-carotene, vitamin E, selenium, and other antioxidants, offering anti-aging and anticancer effects. More remarkably, its seeds contain a substance called actinidin, which possesses unique properties such as sedation, lowering blood pressure, and liver protection—no wonder it’s nicknamed “Kiwi Fruit”!
According to a survey by the U.S. Fresh Produce Council, kiwifruit ranks first among the 27 common fruits in daily recommended nutrient intake, while having the lowest calorie count. So, enjoying its deliciousness won’t lead to weight gain. On sweltering summer days, wouldn’t you love to make some refreshing drinks to beat the heat? Try these kiwifruit-based cooling beverages below.
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· Kiwifruit Ice Cream
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks, sugar, juniper berry liqueur, cream (as needed), 300g kiwifruit.
Method: Beat egg yolks and sugar in an electric mixer until pale yellow. Gradually add juniper berry liqueur, then pour in cream and mix until thick. Puree peeled kiwifruit in another bowl and blend into the mixture. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate for 30 minutes. The result is a creamy ice cream with a distinctive aroma of milk and kiwifruit.
Features: Combining milk and kiwifruit, it offers exceptional nutrition. The tangy-sweet flavor is unique—truly a refreshing, appetizing dessert perfect for summer.
· Rainbow Smoothie
Ingredients: 200g kiwifruit, 200g mango, 200g watermelon, 100ml orange juice, a few cherry tomatoes.
Method: Peel and slice kiwifruit, add 1–2 teaspoons orange juice, blend in a juicer until smooth. Repeat with mango and watermelon to obtain three separate green, yellow, and red juices. Pile the smoothies into a mountain-like shape, carefully layer the three colored juices on top, and surround with cherry tomatoes. Adding an ice cream scoop or pudding on top enhances the flavor.
Features: A vibrant fruit party with stunning colors—so beautiful you might hesitate to take a bite!
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· Kiwifruit Cooler
Ingredients: 200g kiwifruit, 50g apple, 50g banana, milk, honey, crushed ice, a few fresh mint leaves.
Method: Add kiwifruit, apple, and banana to a juicer, then add milk, honey, and crushed ice. Blend until smooth. Optionally, add a few mint leaves to taste.
Features: Tangy, sweet, icy cold—perfect for beating the summer heat. Enjoying this kiwifruit cooler truly brings refreshing joy to your soul.