06/08/2026
Kiwi fruit is high on my daily eat list for many reasons.
They are rich in beneficial fibre that promotes regular bowel movement if you’re constipated or your digestives have slowed down. They’re also rich in Vitamin C and potassium and provide Magnesium and calcium.
But it’s more what they’re feeding on the inside of your gut that’s most interesting and you’ll be hearing more about Akkermansia I’m sure. As more research is conducted on cornerstone bacteria and their role in the gut microbiome and general health.
Akkermansia muciniphila is a gut bacterium that reinforces the gut lining, reduces inflammation , promotes metabolic health and encourages weight loss.
It’s a key bacteria that when in low numbers presents mostly as systemic inflammation in the body, especially gut dysbiosis. Kiwifruit, especially the gold variety helps promote the growth of this particular bacteria.
So be good to your guts and add kiwi fruit to your shopping list. They taste so good right now. And eat the skin, well at least some of it, that’s the best bit for the akkermansia 💚
