KIWIFRUITS ARE A NATURAL SOURCE OF FOLATE

Did you know Zespri Kiwifruits are natural sources of folate? If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, then chances are you’ve heard of folate and/or folic acid (folate in its synthetic form is called folic acid). It’s an essential nutrient for both mom and baby; your baby needs it in order to grow and develop properly inside the womb.^1,2  

For this reason, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 recommends that pregnant women eat food sources of folate during their pregnancy, especially for the first trimester.² Additionally, pregnant women should take a 400-microgram folic acid daily supplement.² A single serving of Zespri SunGold™ Kiwifruit* provides 50 micrograms of folate per serving,³ while Zespri Green Kiwifruit* contains 37 micrograms per serving, making them a useful and tasty whole food-based complement to folic acid supplements.

DID YOU KNOW?
Folate is sensitive to heat and may be lost during cooking,⁵ so adding fresh fruit like Zespri Kiwifruit to your daily diet is a great way to naturally consume this valuable nutrient. Also, meeting folate needs is important through a child’s early years for proper brain health and development, as suggested by the American Academy of Pediatrics.⁶

KIWIFRUITS CAN KEEP YOU REGULAR

Nearly 40% of women may suffer from constipation at some point during their pregnancy.⁷ Eating foods high in fiber, such as Zespri Green Kiwifruit,^4,*,+ could provide relief.^8,9 . So, if you’re pregnant, or thinking about growing your family, consider adding 2 Zespri Green Kiwifruits to your daily diet as they may help to keep you regular and maintain digestive comfort.

KIWIFRUITS ARE BURSTING WITH NUTRIENTS!

Zespri Kiwifruits are a convenient and nutrient-dense way to get more than 20 essential vitamins and minerals—a higher nutritional value than almost all other commonly eaten fruits!^3,4,* Moreover, Zespri SunGold™ Kiwifruit is a fruit high in vitamin C. In fact, just one fruit provides 100% of your daily vitamin C needs!^{^} It also provides a good source of potassium and has fiber,³ not to mention other key vitamins and minerals, making Zespri Kiwifruit one of the most tasty, nutritious fruits available for expectant moms.

ZESPRI KIWIFRUIT COME IN TWO DELICIOUS VARIETIES

Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit satisfies with sweet, refreshing flavor, while Zespri Green Kiwifruit is bursting with tangy, sweet flavors. To eat kiwifruit on its own, simply cut the fruit in half and scoop! You can also slice and peel kiwifruit, then add the fruit to your yogurt or oatmeal. Looking to get more creative? There are loads of delicious kiwi recipes for you to taste. Can’t decide which variety to try? We suggest one of each!

Sources

1. Folate. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements website. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-Consumer/Updated March 22, 2021. Accessed March 15, 2022. 
2. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020. Available at DietaryGuidelines.gov.
3. FoodData Central. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service website. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168211/nutrients. Updated March 2019. Accessed March 15, 2022.  
4. FoodData Central. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service website. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/nutrients. Updated March 2019. Accessed March 15, 2022.  
5. Bassett MN, Sammán NC. Folate content and retention in selected raw and processed foods. Arch Latinoam Nutr. 2010;60(3):298-305.
6. Schwarzenberg SJ, Georgieff MK; COMMITTEE ON NUTRITION. Advocacy for Improving Nutrition in the First 1000 Days to Support Childhood Development and Adult Health. Pediatrics. 2018;141(2):e20173716. 
7. Verghese TS, Futaba K, Latthe P. Constipation in pregnancy. The Obstetrician & Gynecologist. 2015;17(2):111-115. 
8. Chey SW, Chey WD, Jackson K, Eswaran S. Exploratory comparative effectiveness trial of green kiwifruit, psyllium, or prunes in us patients with chronic constipation. Am J Gastroenterol. 2021;116(6):1304-1312.
9. Simone B Bayer, Chris M Frampton, Richard B Gearry, Giovanni Barbara. Habitual green kiwifruit consumption is associated with a reduction in upper gastrointestinal symptoms – a systematic scoping review [published online ahead of print March 10, 2022]. Advances in Nutrition. doi.org/10.1093/advances/nmac025.  

*A serving size is 2 medium kiwifruits (148 grams – Zespri Green Kiwifruit, 162 grams – Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit). 

+A serving of Zespri Green Kiwifruit provides 4 grams of fiber, which is 14% of the recommended daily value for pregnant women. 

^A serving of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit provides 261 milligrams of vitamin C, which is 307% of the recommended daily value for pregnant women.