Are kiwi seeds okay to eat?

Yes, they are! Although some fruit seeds are toxic, kiwi seeds are very much edible and won't cause you any harm. Quite the opposite, kiwi seeds have health benefits . They contain omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and antioxidants.

Can kiwis make you feel happy or calm you down?

Eating something delicious and healthy always makes me feel happier, but there's scientific proof that kiwis can boost happiness and help you sleep. They contain serotonin , which can help improve your mood and help you get a restful night's sleep.

How much kiwi juice can I drink daily?

It's different for everyone, but most people should be able to drink up to a glass or two of fruit or vegetable juice daily. Like any other fruit juice, it's best to enjoy its health benefits in moderation because it contains natural sugars.

Can I use my juicer to make kiwi juice?

Yes, but it's more difficult to juice soft fruits using a juicer. If you want to use a juicer instead of a blender or food processor, you might want to add some harder fruits such as apple to help the juicer work efficiently. Just feed the whole fruit through the juicer chute, alternative soft and hard textures.

Kiwi Juice Recipe (Blender or Food Processor)

Name: Kiwi Juice Recipe (Blender or Food Processor)
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 30 s
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 4 ripe kiwis; 1 lime, peeled; 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey; 1 pinch of sea salt; 1 1/2 cups cold water

Ingredients

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4 ripe kiwis
1 lime, peeled
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 pinch of sea salt
1 1/2 cups cold water

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Instructions

Wash and clean the kiwis and cut them in half.
Scoop the flesh out with a sharp-edged spoon.
Cut the lime in half.
Add the fruit, sweetener, salt, and water to the blender’s base or food processor.
Blend or process on the highest setting for around 20 seconds until it’s smooth. If you over-blend this juice, it will crush the kiwi seeds.
You can strain the juice through a thin cheesecloth or nut milk bag or serve it without straining if you don’t mind the tiny seeds.
Serve your Kiwi Juice with a couple of optional ice cubes to enhance the sweetness.

Notes

You can easily double or triple this tasty Kiwi Juice recipe for more servings.
It’s always best to serve fresh juice immediately. But, if you have some leftover juice or you’re preparing drinks for a gathering, you can store it in a covered container in the fridge.
You can use any sweetener or leave it out if you don’t like sweetened juices.
Using coconut water instead of regular water will increase this juice’s nutrients and hydration power.
If preparing the juice for a gathering, freeze some of the pulp in an ice cube tray and use frozen juice as ice cubes.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 30 seconds
Category: Beverage
Method: Blender or food processor
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
Calories: 74
Sugar: 12.3 g
Sodium: 3.6 mg
Fat: 0.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 2.8 g
Protein: 1.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg