Macular hole is the

leading cause of

blindness in many

countries, including

the US.

New research shows that elderly peoplewith an eye to the future should considerincluding ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit in their diet.

Aside from its strong nutritionalqualities, ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit contains anumber of phytochemicals and othersubstances recognised as being powerfulagents in preventing many chronicillnesses.

One of these is macular hole. Once thisdisease has reached a certain point, littlemedical treatment can be offered.However, studies have shown that lutein, aphytochemical found in ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit, accumulates on the retina of theeye and may help to prevent maculardegeneration.

So for those withvision, ZESPRI™ Kiwifruitcould be a sight for sore eyes.

VISIONARYPOWER

Heart disease is common throughout theworld. Many people already know that a keydefence against this illness is to reduce thelevel of cholesterol in your blood.

When oxidised, one particular form ofcholesterol can cause plaque in thebloodstream, resulting in clogged arteries andheart disease.

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit could help you lookafter your heart. New research from RutgersUniversity in the US shows that this fruit ishigh in dietary fibre which is made up ofpectin. Pectin is known to reduce cholesterol.

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit is kind to your heart inother ways too. It contains antioxidants,helping to prevent cholesterol oxidising andreduce the risk of illness. Vitamin C is apowerful antioxidant and ZESPRI™ Kiwifruitis rich in this vitamin as well as a range ofphytochemicals which are also antioxidants.

Vitamin E is essential for a healthy heartand ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit supplies our bodieswith that too. This is significant since mostfoods which contain vitamin E are usually highin fat, but ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit contains almost

no fat - and is low in calories.ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit also stood out in the

nutritional research into 27 of the mostpopular fruits as the best source ofmagnesium. Magnesium is hard to find in thediets of people living in affluent countries, buta lack of magnesium is known to contribute toheart disease, myocardial dysfunction and highblood pressure.

So fall in love with yummy ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit and you’re also loving your heart.

Y O U W I L L N E E D

1 cup plain unsweetened yoghurt

1-2 ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit, peeled and

cut into chunks

pumpkin and sunflower seeds

toasted muesli

shredded coconut

W H A T T O D O

Put the yoghurt in a container with the

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit. Sprinkle the seeds,

muesli and coconut on top and serve.

Serves 1.

ZESPRI™ KIWIFRUIT

YOGHURT SNACK

Treasure your

HEART

1. Kiwifruit Promotes Laxation inthe Elderly by Elaine C Rush,Meena Patel, Lindsay D Plankand Lynnette R Fergus,Department of Applied Science,Auckland University ofTechnology and Faculty ofMedical & Health Sciences,University of Auckland, NZ,2001.

THE TRAVELLER’S

FRIENDZESPRI™ Kiwifruit

We all have good memories of visiting new places,meeting new people and trying new things. That'sone of the reasons we love to travel.

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But amongst the travellers' tales notgenerally told is how getting away from home can lead to

constipation. The two most commoncauses are changes in the kind of food weeat and the amount of fluid we take in.There is also often a change in our patternof eating. You don't even have to be in aforeign land. It can happen while you'retravelling within your own country.

One way to prevent this happening isto include fresh fruit that is high in fibre inyour travel diet and ensure that you drinkplenty of fluids. Doing some physicalactivity every day also helps.

A recently released study1 shows thatone fruit with demonstrated constipationrelieving qualities is ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit.The traveller who has one or two every

day they are away is choosing a naturalalternative to laxatives that can have sideeffects, (particularly when used for a longtime).

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit combines theconvenience of other laxatives with afantastic nutritional powerhouse ofvitamins and minerals, a sparkling feelalive taste with a special kind of dietaryfibre. The cell walls (dietary fibre) ofZESPRI™ Kiwifruit swell considerably asthe fruit ripens until they are three to fourtimes larger.This suggests that the fibre inthe fruit has an exceptionally high waterholding capacity.

Exactly how the kiwifruit’s laxativeproperties work is still underinvestigation. The unusual dietary fibrecharacteristics are in line with nutritionrecommendations for healthy fibre andwith increased fluid help to prevent andrelieve constipation.

Travellers will also appreciate how easyZESPRI™ Kiwifruit are to eat – simplyslice and scoop, peel and munch. It alsomakes them a perfect choice for otherpeople susceptible to constipation –children, older people, pregnant womenand those on fad or unbalanced diets.

Tasty and health giving and fun andeasy to eat – all great reasons to makeZESPRI™ part of your daily diet, at homeand away.

CHICKEN PROSCIUTTO SALADWITH KIWIFRUIT

250 g (9 oz) skinned + boned chicken breast fillet6 slices prosciutto1 medium cos lettuce, washed2 large peaches, stoned and sliced4 ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit, peeled and sliced150 g (5 oz) feta cheese, chopped1 small red onion, finely sliced

DRESSING:200 g (7 oz) low-fat natural yoghurt1/4 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon whole seed mustard1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, crushedsalt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Cook the chicken on a heated and oiled grill, barbecue orgriddle, until browned on both sides and cooked through.Cool and thinly slice.

2. Grill prosciutto until cooked. Cool and break into pieces.Wash and crisp the lettuce. Prepare the fruit, cheese andonion. Combine salad dressing ingredients and whisk.

3. In a large bowl, place the sliced chicken, peaches, ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit, feta and red onion and toss gently. Place the coslettuce leaves onto a serving place. Top with the salad anddrizzle with dressing. Place the crumbled prosciutto on topand serve with a loaf of warmed crusty bread.

Preparation time: 20 minutesCooking time: 35 minutesServes 3-4. ©

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However, the best source of nourishmentfor your body is always food. Food is whatyour body is designed to process, more sothan high-potency pills. And what couldcompare to the pleasure of eating a fresh,juicy, refreshing ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit,for example?

Studies at Rutgers University, NewBrunswick, have shown that ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit is a ‘powerhouse’ ofnutrients: essential vitamins and minerals, anunusual array of amino acids, antioxidantsand even phytochemicals, (which areinvaluable in reducing the risk of chronicillness).

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit containsmany natural substances which science hasn’teven named yet so you’re unlikely to findthese goodies in a supplements capsule.When you eat a ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruityou’re giving your body a range of good,natural nutrients which actively promotegood health and healing.

In our modern society, popping a vitaminsupplement is so easy when you’re stressed,busy or just not hungry. But we mustremember that our bodies need real food tokeep them healthy.Whether it’s fibre for yourbowel to stay cleansed and healthy, or traceelements your body can only get from rawfruit, ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit offers aglorious tonic the way nature intended.

And it’s so easy to eat! You can peel andmunch or slice in half and scoop out theinsides. Or use it in easy, quick and tastyrecipes.

Feast your eyes on good food and yourstomach reacts in anticipation. Glance at arefreshing zingy ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruitand you’ll want to eat it immediately!

Many people, especially those over 55years of age, have to worry about drug andsupplement interactions. Are you overdosingon a non-water soluble vitamin that’s stayingin your system? Or are you missing a vitaltrace element because it’s blocked by amedicine you take?

Why worry when you can leave it tonature? A ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit everyday gives you a valuable natural source ofvitamins C and E, folic acid, magnesium,carbohydrates, amino acids and antioxidants.

GOODNESS AT A GLANCE

We’ve all been bamboozled by the idea of taking

vitamin and mineral supplements. And it’s true that

the older we get, the more we need a good supply

of health-boosting nutrients.

The joy of

FOOD

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit gives you:

• high levels of vitamin C• a low fat source of vitamin E• other antioxidants• magnesium• modest levels of a variety of

carbohydrates• a healthy sodium to potassium ratio• folic acid• a good source of fibre

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is also:• low in fat & nutritiously dense

(a powerhouse of nutrients)

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Here’s a quick run-through of the goodnessZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit offers -

• Vitamin C - As an antioxidant, vitamin Cis very important to help boost the immunesystem. ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruitcontains higher levels of vitamin C thanoranges or any other fruit.Vitamin C is alsoimportant because it enhances theabsorption of nonhaem iron (the iron foundin non-meat foods).

Vitamin C helps protect tissues from theeffects of cell damage, aging, growth andrepair as well as helping in wound healing.

• Vitamin E - is another antioxidant foundin ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit which ishelpful especially if you’re on a weight-lossprogramme. You may be missing out onvitamin E as you reduce fat intake. Restassured that ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit isa low fat source of vitamin E.

Vitamin E also helps protect the heart fromdisease because it hinders the oxidisation ofcholesterol in the blood and so reducesnarrowing of the arteries.

• Other antioxidants - ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit is a good source of other disease-fighting antioxidants and phytochemicalssuch as lutein which has been linked to theprevention of colon cancer.

• Folic acid - is one of the B group vitaminsand is used in DNA formation. If you don’thave enough folic acid in your system, asubstance called homocysteine stays in yourbloodstream too long and attacks arterywalls. Folic acid breaks down this substanceand in doing so, protects against heartdisease. In addition, some medications suchas those used to treat rheumatoid arthritisblock the uptake of folic acid.

• Magnesium - magnesium can helpcontrol conditions like diabetes and evenasthma. Along with calcium it helps keepbones strong.You also need magnesium tocreate energy in your body. Many foods inWestern society today lack magnesium.

• Sodium/potassium - ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit offers an ideal ratio of theseessential minerals. They are used to takenutrients where they’re needed in your body.

• Fibre - the water-soluble fibre in ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit has an important role inmaintaining a healthy digestive system andflushing out harmful toxins such ascarcinogens.

TINGLE THOSE TASTE BUDSZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is delectable insushi whether with raw fish or vegetables. Or try it pureed as a salsa accompaniment toMexican food like quesadillas.

Skewer on kebabs with scampi tails andbarbecue. Mix chunks of ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit into a brown rice salad with herbsand strips of red capsicum.

Is your mouth watering yet? How aboutmaking Kiwifruit pastry tarts and serving withwhipped cream?

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is versatile, healthyand delicious so try it with your own favouriterecipes. Be adventurous!

You’re experiencing getting older! Yes,you have an official excuse! It’s well knownthat as we age our palates are more seducedthan ever by sweet tastes - and although wemay love good food, our appetites can drop off.

Now it’s more important that ever tomake sure you’re still eating plenty of fibre.It seems your body needs more as youmature. That doesn’t have to mean cerealsand such like - think about a refreshing,invigorating ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit!

Studies from Rutgers University, NewBrunswick reveal that ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit is high in dietary fibre.

The water-soluble fibre found inZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit helps delay yourstomach emptying and the time food takes togo through the digestive system.This is goodnews because it means you get moregoodness from what you eat, you don’t feelhungry so you don’t overeat and your bloodcholesterol levels could even come down a little.

Fibre helps maintain a healthy andefficient digestive tract and gets rid ofharmful carcinogens and other toxins.In addition, scientists have discovered amystery laxative compound in ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit which helps cleanse your system.

There’s something else you’ll like aboutZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit if you have asweet tooth. Not only is it high in fibre andone of nature’s most nutrient-packedstorehouses - it’s tangy and naturally sweet-tasting so it satisfies those taste buds!

GREEN A GO-GO

Keep your body on the go – pocket a

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit when you’re

heading out.

TRY IT AS A SALAD

Make up a tasty salad with ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit, gherkins, celery,

walnuts, lemon juice and a little onion

and cumin and enjoy on its own or with

cold meats, cheese or in pita pockets.

A LITTLE FRUITY

Skewer ZESPRI GREEN™ Kiwifruit with

your other favourite fruits and freeze.

Pop into a cocktail drink like cranberry

and soda.

Do you find yourselfsnacking on sweetthings more thanever? And does thesweet taste seemmore satisfying?

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The fibre of life

As you get older, you have different priorities -like taking better care of yourself, for example.

“We do not stop playingbecause we grow too old. We grow too old becausewe stop playing.”

ANONYMOUS

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Act your age

Age is a state of mind, not a number! In yourpursuit of fun and friends, good food andlaughter, take care of yourself inside and out witha ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit.

Goodness on the go

Off for a brisk walk or a game of tennis? Pop aZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit in your pocket andmunch on it for a quick energy lift.

Part of your daily routine

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is so good for you - andso good at combating the effects of aging - makeeating this powerhouse food a habit and part ofyour daily routine. Have a few slices of ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit with your breafast cereal. Or cutin half and scoop with a spoon.

Staying active and eating well aren’t justnice to do’s. They actually make the

natural aging process easier on your body.You might not realise that as we mature,our metabolism slows down and we needless energy because we’re losing musclemass. And eating well gives us moreenergy.

Studies at Rutgers University, NewBrunswick have proven that ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit provides a wealth ofenergy-boosting nutrients which helpkeep mind, body and spirit in good shape.And it can even combat the effects of aging.

With its furry brown skin and freshjewel-green inside, ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit is wonderful for everyone,especially those of us who are older andwant to take good care of ourselves.

No supplement will ever replace therefreshing lift you feel when you savour a ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit. It is one of nature’s most abundant storehouses of goodness: vitamin C, vitamin E,antioxidants, folate, magnesium, fibre and even a little amino acids andphytochemicals (these are known to assistin reducing the risk of chronic illness).

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is adelicious source of abundant fibre - muchmore exciting than a bowl of plain cereal.In fact, ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit evencontains a mystery substance which has a

mild laxative effect, helping clear yoursystem of toxins and possibly carcinogens.

As we grow older we are more proneto developing type 2 non-insulindependent diabetes. As part of a healthydiet and exercise regime ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit may help reduce therisk of developing this form of diabetes.

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit alsocontains lutein, a phytochemical, whichhas been linked to the prevention of coloncancer. This same substance helps preventage-related sight impairment caused bymacular degeneration of the retina.

If you find these things fascinating,consider the other benefits. ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit surprisingly contains alittle arginine, an amino acid, which helpsblood flow and which has been used in thetreatment of impotence.

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is low in fat and yet contains vitamin E,an antioxidant which we need to consumeas part of our modern Western diet.

Low in cholesterol, ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit is good for your heart. With itsfavourable sodium potassium ratio,ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit can help withhigh blood pressure, especially if you’retaking medication for hypertension. It alsohas a moderate supply of magnesiumwhich is also good for your heart.

The study of 27 popular fruits, led byDr Paul LaChance, showed ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit also contains an array ofphytochemicals. These phytochemicalsmay even play a role in improving mood.

Who would have thought this brightgreen fruit would be such an uncommonaid for vitality and health? It’s as ifZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is naturallydesigned to help us put more life into ourlives in every way, no matter what date ison our birth certificates.

REASONThe age of

S U M M E R S M A R T SMost people love

the bright days andbalmy nights of sum-

mertime. Swimming atthe beach, going for evening

walks, barbecues, eating ice-creams: sum-mer activities are some of the most fun ofthe whole year.

However, if you eat a ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit instead of an ice-cream, you’ll geteven more out of your summer. How’s that?Well, latest research shows ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit could be nature’s closest thing tothe perfect summer fruit.

Not only does ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit coolyou down and help replace minerals andfluids you lose in the hot weather, it alsogives you more energy and vitality.

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit also exhibitedantimutagenic properties, which canprevent the mutation of genes.

And if barbecues are one of yourfavourite things to do in summer, make sureyou have some ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit withyour barbecued food. ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit isbelieved to inhibit a process called

nitrosation (where nitrates contained inbarbecued and smoked foods can form thefree radical nitrosamine). Free radicaldamage is now thought to be part of thecause of chronic illnesses like cancer andheart disease.

These revelations come from acomprehensive analysis of fruit nutrition byRutgers University in New Brunswick, oneof America’s leading food science institutes.

A team led by Dr Paul LaChance,professor of food science, analysed 27 popular fruits for their nutritional value,looking for 29 nutrients, including 10 vita-mins, 9 minerals, protein, carbohydrate,fibre, fat and cholesterol. They were alsointerested in the presence of phytochemicals; plant substances that act asantioxidants or provide other valuable disease prevention capabilities.

The fascinating research found thatweight-for-weight, ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit isthe most nutritious of all popular fruits.

So not only is ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit thesmart fruit for summer, eating it is an all-year-round way to stay healthy.

When you think aboutall the love you

experience in your life, it’sno wonder you have toconsider your heart healthas you get older.

A recent research studyled by food scientist Dr PaulLaChance at RutgersUniversity, New Brunswick, showsZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit to be awonderful salve for the heart, protecting itand helping it stay strong.

The study analysed 27 popular fruits fornutritional content. ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit came out on top with morevitamins, minerals and amino acids than anyother fruit studied.

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit was foundto contain folic acid, magnesium andvitamin C - all of which can help the heartfight disease. Magnesium, for example, isoften not abundant in modern Western diets

and yet its lack is known tocontribute to heart disease, high

blood pressure and myocardialdysfunction.

Vitamin C helps the heart bylowering blood pressure andcholesterol levels, as does Vitamin

E. And folic acid helps preventdamage to arteries caused not by

cholesterol but a substance calledhomocysteine. Folic acid breaks down thissubstance before it does any damage.

Naturally low in cholesterol and high infibre, ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit also helpsas part of a healthy weight or cholesterol-lowering eating plan which is also good for the heart. A low fat content and -unusually - a low fat source of vitamin E,combined with an array of antioxidants,make ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit yourheart’s desire.

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit can evenhelp those with high blood pressure or

hypertension. For example, somehypertension-controlling medicationsdeplete potassium and possibly magnesiumin your body. Potassium is needed forhealthy cell function and to maintain fluidbalance within cells. It works with sodiumto keep your body in balance. ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit has a favourablepotassium/sodium ratio and also providesmagnesium.

You’ll love the delicious taste ofZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit and knowingthat’s it’s good for your heart. EatingZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit regularly cankeep your heart, and you, happy.

Have a ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit every day and you’re looking afteryourself in so many ways. Try these ideas for extra zest in your life:

Make up a cooling ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit Raita with yoghurt, mintand coriander and serve with barbecued fish and prawns. Delicioussummer barbecue food!

On languid summer days, refresh the party with a Wellington Slushcocktail. Blend ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit gently with ice, pineapple andorange juice, sugar and a little white rum. Zing!

Ripe, fresh and juicy every day

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“Fill your heart with love today.

Don’t play the game of time.”

DAVID BOWIE

HEARTStrong of

The answer mightsurprise you. Relaxation,meditation and soothing

music may help your mind.But working on your body’s

chemical reactions could break the stresschain reaction physically.

Pollution, ageing, exercise, smokingand stress all increase the production ofnaturally occurring free radicals in yoursystem.The phytochemicals found in plantshave antioxidant qualities.They activelyshort circuit the stress reaction by reducingthe potential of free radicals to causedamage to your body.

Research carried out by RutgersUniversity found ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit ranked high in antioxidant levels.These antioxidants have anti-cancer andanti-inflammatory qualities, they protectagainst heart disease and even protect theretina of the eye.

Stress impacts the immune systemmaking it harder to fight illness. Forexample, fruit and vegetables are linked toreducing the incidence of cancer bypreventing the formation of cancer, ratherthan as a treatment.

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is thoughtto contain compounds which enhanceimmune response (future studies willhopefully indicate exactly how).Thepresence of reasonable amounts of folate in

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit may offersome protection against homocycteinelevels - a possible risk factor in coronaryheart disease.

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit maypossibly contribute toward enhancingmental health. It contains inositol whichbreaks down to phosphatidylinositol - oneof a class of compounds which plays a rolein intracellular responses to hormones andneurotransmitters.

Another way ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit may help regulate our brainchemistry is through serotonin. In basicterms this chemical, found in ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit, is thought to have acalming effect on many people.

Alongside a healthy, balanced diet andtaking time out, ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit can help reduce stress, physicallyand mentally.

Stressfree

naturally

You’ve got a millionthings to do and here comes that

feeling of numbingstress. How can you delay that

point of stressing -or even get rid of

it completely?

Want to de-stress naturally? Have

a ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit:

■ before you go to work or on the run

- just slice it in half and scoop out the

inside with a spoon

■ at lunchtime in a salad

■ before exercising or going to the gym,

peel and eat

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Cleansing your system is important toreduce the risks of illnesses such as cancer.Drinking lots of water and eating foods richin dietary fibre are great ways to cleanse yourdigestive system.

For those concerned with digestivehealth, the ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit looks like awonderfully easy - and delicious - means ofkeeping you regular.

In a recent study carried out by RutgersUniversity in the US, researchers found that

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit not only has lots ofdietary fibre, it also contains a mysterysubstance with laxative properties.

Though scientists know it’s there,this compound has yet to be identified.It’s thought that it helps speed upZESPRI™ Kiwifruit’s laxative effect tomore quickly remove or prevent build-up ofmetabolites that can cause cancer.

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit’s enhanced bodypurifying quality is just one of a number ofstartling findings on the nutritional aspectsof fruits.

The Rutgers study was led by professorDr Paul LaChance and presented to theAmerican College of Nutrition. It analysedthe 27 most popular fruits to give us a betterunderstanding of their health-giving anddisease-preventing qualities.

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit was found to beweight-for-weight the most nutritious of allfruits studied, low in calories, rich invitamins and magnesium and a potentsource of phytochemicals,including many anti-oxidants which helpcombat many serious illnesses.

Purifyyourbody

We’re so good aboutcleansing the outsides ofour bodies, but whatabout the inside?

We all want to keep our lives inbalance - not least because thenwe can enjoy life to its fullest.But it seems that as we getolder, our bodies can rebelagainst us.

Take diabetes, for example. You can begetting along just fine until suddenly yourblood sugar level starts climbing.

Diabetes is on the rise in our society - aswe mature, our bodies can begin to ‘ignore’insulin; our cells become resistant to it.

Here’s what happens. Our bodies getenergy from glucose which is carried intoour cells by insulin.When insulin is ignored,you end up with lots of glucose in yourbloodstream, but none in your cells. This iscalled non-insulin dependent diabetes whichis the most common type of diabetes.

However, you can take charge and helpcurb your body’s rebel tendencies. You cantake care of yourself by eating balanced mealsand exercising regularly. In short, you cankeep things on the level.

Studies from Rutgers University, NewBrunswick show that ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit with its unique properties is themost nutritious of all popular fruits.

Specifically, ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruitis ideal as part of your diet whether you havenon-insulin dependent diabetes or not.Why?It has a moderate to low Glycaemic Index,(the measure of the rate at which sugar isreleased into the bloodstream). Eating foodssuch as ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit with alow Glycaemic Index helps regulate yourblood sugar level.

And with its high fibre content ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit slows the digestion ofcarbohydrates, (which aids in the control ofblood sugar). In addition, ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit is a great low fat source of vitaminE and other antioxidants.

Weight control is integral to theprevention and management of non-insulindependent diabetes and ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit can help with this too since it ishigh in goodness and low in fat.

As a natural storehouse of essentialnutrients, ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit canhelp you stay on the level, so you can geteverything you want out of life.

Instead of an egg, slip a ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit

into an eggcup, cut the top off and scoop away.

Skin your ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit, mash the juicy

insides to a pulp and serve with your favourite

gelato or frozen yoghurt. ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit

is the instant, revitalising food you can have

anywhere - take one with you when you’re

walking, at the gym or out with friends.

EASY WAYS TO KEEP YOURBODY ON THE LEVEL

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ON THE LEVEL

It’s long beenknown that what you

eat affects not justyour waistline, but

your mind as well.Fruit has many properties

which make it an important part of ourdaily diet. One fruit has recently beensingled out as a “nutritional powerhouse”which can even help beat the blues. It’sZESPRI™ Kiwifruit.

America’s leading food scientists atRutgers University have found ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit contains many substances whichmay help our minds - and our hearts.

This little green fruit may actually makeus happier. Amazing but true, ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit has been shown to contain inositol- a substance that helps prevent depressionin adults.

In plants, inositol acts as a growthhormone. In humans it breaks down tophosphatidylinositol. This is one of aclass of compounds which play a rolein intracellular responses to hormonesand neurotransmitters - contributingto good mental health.

BRAIN FOOD

Another way ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit helpsregulate our brain chemistry is through itsarray of phytochemicals - serotonin inparticular. In basic terms this chemical,found in ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit, has a calmingeffect on many people.

Amino acids such as arginine andglutamate act as precursors to neuro-transmitters in the brain and ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit contains an unusually broadcomplement of amino acids.

In a high pressured world, ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit helps us cope. Its low sodium, highpotassium ratio encourages a healthy fluidand electrolyte balance in the brain.

This wonderful fruit is a good source ofVitamin E and magnesium. Magnesium,often hard to find in Western diets, helps inneurotransmission and is also important fora healthy heart.

In fact, ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit’s lowsodium, high potassium ratio may also helpyour heart and your blood pressure so it’sespecially good for people who sufferhypertension.

While research continues in this area,the findings of the Rutgers study suggestthat ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit may well be a useful

addition to the daily diet if you’re feelingdown - or simply want to feed your brainand not succumb to stress and its relatedillnesses.

With so many people being affected bythe blues, the humble ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit isa welcome, natural wayto put a little sunshineback into our lives.

The GreenTO BEAT THE

It's as natural as breathing,drinking and eating. Theelimination of waste is one of thebasic functions necessary for ourbody's survival. A healthy andefficient digestive tract helpscleanse our body of harmfulcarcinogens and other toxins.

Yet even otherwise healthy people cansometimes have problems with constipation,while poor diet, certain medical conditionsand some medications can actually cause usto become constipated.

In the Western world, there is a greaterawareness of the undesirable consequences ofconstipation and the use of laxatives is on theincrease. But taking laxatives can beexpensive and their long term use can alsohave negative side effects for the body. Somelaxatives may cause our bodies to losenutrients like calcium, potassium and fat, andalters the natural action of our digestivesystem.

It's understandable then that manypeople would prefer a natural alternative –one that gives us real relief from constipationand is unlikely to affect other medications. Ifit tastes good, has additional nutritionalbenefits and is widely available, that's evenbetter.

Now scientific studies carried out by theAuckland University of Technology and theUniversity of Auckland1 in New Zealand,

show there is a natural, and naturally good,alternative. Researchers found what manypeople already suspected – that the brightgreen flesh of ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit can relievethe effects of constipation at the same time asproviding essential dietary nutrients such asVitamins C and E, potassium, magnesium,antioxidants and folate.

For some people, constipation is morethan just lack of regularity. It can cause strainand discomfort, or even pain in some cases.Anyone can be affected by constipation, butsome groups are more vulnerable that others– young children, pregnant women, peopleon fad diets, those taking certain medicationssuch as anticonvulsant drugs and diuretics,and older people. A good diet with plenty offibre and regular exercise are known to help.

The Auckland medical trial reported thateating two to three ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit each day improved both regularityand the consistency of the stool. Thescientists concluded that ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit can provide a useful addition to thediet of otherwise healthy people who haveproblems with constipation.

And as those taking part in the studydiscovered, ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit arenot only easy to eat, their zingy sweetness isa great addition to all kinds of deliciousrecipes.Tasty and health giving and fun to eat– all good reasons to make ZESPRI™ GREENpart of your daily diet.

1 ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit, peeled1/2 cup low-fat natural yoghurt1 clove garlic, crushed12 lamb cutlets

KIWIFRUIT SALSA:3 ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit, peeled and finely chopped1/2 small paw paw (papaya) peeled, seeded and finelychopped1 cup finely chopped watermelon or nectarine1 avocado, peeled, seeded and finely chopped1 tablespoon angostura bitters1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 cup coriander (cilantro) leaves, chopped

1. Combine the ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit, yoghurt and garlic in a foodprocessor until pureed taking care the seeds are notcrushed. Place the cutlets into a large bowl. Pour themarinade over and stir, until all the meat surfaces arecovered. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

2. Combine the salsa ingredients together in a medium bowl.Set aside.

3. Pre-heat a grill. Brush excess marinade from marinatedcutlets. Cook the cutlets for 2-3 minutes on both sides, untiljust cooked. Serve with the salsa.

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GREEN FOR GOMARINATED LAMB CUTLETSWITH KIWIFRUIT SALSA

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Now, particularly, is a good time to belooking after yourself and your health. Manymothers and mothers-to-be know that withpregnancy and the changes to your bodycomes some discomfort. Disrupted bowelpatterns and constipation are familiar tomany pregnant women.

There are a number of causes – hormonalchanges, the position of the foetus and, mostcommon, a lack of fibre and fluid andpossible changes in you diet. This is a timewhen you want to keep medication to aminimum. Many women feel morecomfortable with a more natural remedyinstead of over-the-counter laxatives withtheir potential side effects with long termuse (including the loss of nutrients includingcalcium, potassium and fat). If it providesother nutritional benefits for them and theirgrowing baby, so much the better.

The results of a joint research trial1 justreleased by the University of Technology andthe University of Auckland in New Zealand,show that ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit can have safeand beneficial effects assisting in theelimination of waste and by products ofdigestion. How and why is still beinginvestigated, but the New Zealandresearchers believe part of the answer maybe the exceptionally high water holdingcapacity of kiwifruit's dietary fibre which canhelp improve movement along ouralimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract)

Two ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit each day, and anincrease in the amount of fluid you drink, isan easy way to gain relief. At the same timeyou are helping your body eliminate harmfultoxins andcarcinogensand keepingyour digestivesystem healthy.

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruitbrings even morenutritional benefits.US studies atRutger sUniversity inNew Brunswick of popular and regularlyeaten fruit found that ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit isamong the most nutrient dense, with twiceas much Vitamin C as an orange, as well as a good source of Vitamin E, magnesium,potassium and, most important for mothers-to-be and pregnant women,folate (folic acid).

The really great thing about ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit is how easy it is to eat, howdelicious and versatile. It is the perfect snackwhen you need a lift – just slice and scoop orpeel and eat whole. It is great at mealtimes– breakfast, lunch and dinner. Blended, itmakes a tasty and nutritious drink.

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit can help you takegood care of you and your baby.

So you're pregnant andhappy to be expecting ababy. Congratulations!

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1 ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit, peeled and chopped250 ml (9 oz) cranberry juice1/4 teaspoon finely grated root ginger2 cups ice cubesmint sprigs to garnish

1. Place the ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit and grated ginger in a foodprocessor and process until puréed, taking care not tocrush the kiwifruit seeds.

2. Add the cranberry juice and pulse, until mixed. Pour over ice and serve garnished with mint.

Note: Vodka may be added.

Preparation Time: 5 minutesServes 1-2

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ZESPRI™ ZINGER

GOOD FOR THE

TWO OF YOU

Some peopleseem to vibrate

with health, vitalityand beauty - with life

itself. How do they do that?It’s little known that we need over 40

nutrients a day for our bodies to functioneffectively, let alone vibrate with life. Andyet with our busy lifestyles, we can easilyslip into bad eating patterns and eatingfoods with little nutritional value.

Recently, the spotlight has fallen onantioxidants and their potential role inrejuvenating and de-stressing our bodies.Antioxidants slow the normal process ofoxidation in our bodies and so preventdamage from free radicals.

Unchecked oxidation can make thebody vulnerable to the effects of prematureageing, cancer, heart disease and otherdegenerative illnesses.

A recent study at Rutgers University inNew Brunswick showed that the humbleZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is apowerhouse of nutrients - and antioxidants.You may think dietary supplements andvitamin potions are covering off thatdepartment for you.

In the study, ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit ranked highly for its antioxidantqualities.They even help block theformation of undesirable compounds inthe body.

Vitamin C is an importantantioxidant, which also helps woundhealing, and ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruitwas shown to have about twice thevitamin C of an average sized orange.

Vitamin E, another antioxidant, is alsofound in ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit - aunique, low fat source!

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is a richsource of phytochemicals (carotenoidsfound in plants), which also have excellentantioxidant properties.

In modern times it can be difficult tofind foods which have good levels ofmagnesium and are low in fat. ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit is such a food. ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit also contains folate

which is valuable forpregnant women,since folate helps withDNA and proteinmetabolism.

Your grandmother wouldn’t have toldyou to eat all your antioxidants, or yourcarotenoids, or your phytochemicalsbecause they are good for you - but she mayhave offered you a ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit, which amounts to a similar thingwhen you want an inner and outer glow.

A glow fromthe inside out

A more beautiful you - inside and out with

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit:

■ Moderation and regularity are important for long-term vitality so eat at

least one ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit every day

■ Slice one up and serve with whatever meal you’re having – it doesn’t

have to be with dessert

■ Carry a ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit with you when you’re out and about

as a sweet treat for you and your body

■ ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit can be used in lots of unusual ways – try it

as a fresh fruit cocktail

■ Its low Glycaemic Index means ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is suitable for

those with diabetes

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FILLINGTHE GAP

Snacks traditionally areloaded with fat, caloriesand sugar to give a

quick fix. Can you think of a guilt-free, healthy snack that’s easy to eat on the runand also tastes great?

Have a ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit midmorning or mid afternoon. Easy to peel andeat or cut and scoop, and deliciously juicy too,it can help ward off low blood sugar levels andsatisfy a sweet tooth. It is low in fat, has nocholesterol and contains fibre.That’s greatbecause then you won’t feel the need for highfat or sugar-loaded treats.

Better still, you’ll be giving yourself aninjection of nutrients like vitamins, (includingB’s, C and E), minerals and carbohydrates.Research, headed up by Dr Paul LaChance ofRutgers University in New Brunswick, showsZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit to be a“nutritional powerhouse” for people with highenergy lifestyles.

What you eat and when you eat areimportant factors in how you deal with yourday.There’s nothing wrong with sensiblesnacking to keep your energy levels up. Andthere’s everything right with having aZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit to provide a littlefibre, restore blood sugar levels and give you avitamin and mineral boost, without the fat.

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is great

snack-food:

■ take a couple with you to work or school - cut

and scoop or peel and eat whole

■ have a ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit instead of a tea

or coffee during the day

■ if you’re craving something sweet after lunch or

dinner, have a ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit as a

healthy alternative

■ ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is also great as a

supper snack before bedtime.

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Three square meals a day is great.

Except when you’re still peckish

and craving something sweet,

usually in between meal

times. Snack time!

Many people don’t realise that as theycut back on calories, they also cut

back on good, essential nutrients importantfor health and well-being.

One way to figure out what’s goodand bad for weight loss is to do whatnutritionists do: check the ‘nutrientdensity’ of the foods you’re eating.Nutrient density is the food’s nutritionalvalue relative to energy intake and servingsize.

Ideally you want to make mealsnutrient-dense, supplying the body withmore nutrients or a good range of them. Ifyou’re reducing the amount of food you eatas part of a diet, check that the foods youare eating are low in fat but nutrient rich.

Research led by Dr Paul LaChance ofRutgers University in New Brunswickshows ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit to beone of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods.

It has the highest ranking of vitamin Cagainst other popular fruits and is high inmagnesium. It is a great source of vitaminE - an important antioxidant. Finding lowfat foods that are also high in vitamin E canbe a challenge in a weight loss programme.

You want to make sure you keep yourenergy levels up – ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit can give you a boost. It is alsovery suitable for those with high blood

pressure since it is high inpotassium. It’s also low in

sodium with almost no fatand no cholesterol.

But it’s not just what goes in thatcounts in a diet. Efficient removal of wastesand the by-products of digestion can beaided by fibre. ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruitis not only a good fibre source, it can alsohave a mild laxative effect due to a mysterycompound. A form of fibre, pectin, foundin ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit also helpsreduce blood cholesterol levels,particularly LDL cholesterol.

And if you really need a sweet-hit, thecarbohydrate in ZESPRI™ GREENKiwifruit can satisfy that urge, without fat.All in all, ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit isthe friendliest fruit in your weight controlprogramme.

Feeling trim,

looking goodLevels of obesity areincreasing at an alarmingrate. But what to do inyour own personal weightcontrol programme?

If you’re watching what you eat, try eating

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit these ways:

■ slices on muesli for breakfast

■ puree in a sauce

■ as a salsa on meats

■ make a smoothie with low fat milk to

boost calcium and vitamin B2 intake

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So you’ve got a full schedule of work,work-outs and a good social life.Where doyou find the energy to live life to the full?

There are plenty of stimulants such ascaffeine you could take. But how can you geta natural, healthy energy hit?

Blood sugar levels tend to drop overnightso instead of missing breakfast, grab aZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit in the morningto restore healthy blood sugar levels withoutthe fat. ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit can alsoeasily be included in meal plans for thosewith diabetes.

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit is perfect for

the whole family, any time of the day.A study carried out by Rutgers

University in New Brunswick shows thatZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit containscarbohydrates - the preferred fuel for musclesworking at high intensity activity.

It also contains a good mix of theminerals and vitamins, including B vitamins,used to promote energy metabolism.

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit was shown inthe study to supply more vitamin C than anyof the other 27 popular fruits studied,including oranges.Vitamin C is important inthe absorption of iron which is necessary forthe transportation of oxygen. Good ironstores are needed for muscle function andiron has a role in mental performance.

For a sustained hit of energy, eat ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit - the natural way to feeling good.

A natural

ENERGYHIT

ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit can

help sustain energy levels:

■ have with yoghurt for breakfast to restore blood

sugar levels

■ eat one or two ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit mid-

afternoon as a snack

■ slice for kids as an after school treat

■ if you’re going out after work, have a ZESPRI™

GREEN Kiwifruit after dinner to keep you going

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Lots of things change as we get older –we need less energy and as a result we

eat less food. But in eating less we also needto eat better – fresh food with highnutritional value and with plenty of tasteappeal. That way, keeping healthy is apleasure rather than a problem.

One of the health problems that is oftenassociated with aging is constipation. Eatingless can cause a reduction in the importantfibre content of our diet. Depression, illnessand some medications can also result in adrop in our food and nutrient intake.

Constipation is one of those subjectspeople are often shy of talking about.Yet itcan be painful and make us feeluncomfortable and unwell. A healthy andefficient digestive system regularly removesthe body of toxins that can cause disease,including colon and rectal cancer, andpromotes a healthy bowel.

To try and maintain that regularity, wemay find ourselves relying on laxatives. Butusing laxatives, especially for long periods oftime, creates another set of problemsthrough the loss of nutrients such ascalcium, potassium and fat. A much betteralternative is to increase the amount of fibreand fluid in our diet and make sure we getadequate exercise.

Recently published trials by theAuckland University of Technology and theUniversity of Auckland Faculty of Medicaland Health Sciences1 have shown thatZESPRI™ Kiwifruit can be used as a dietarysupplement to help keep older peopleregular.And that is just one of its many goodqualities.

Exactly why and how kiwifruit helps tokeep our digestive processes moving is asubject for on-going study. However theNew Zealand researchers believe that partof the answer may be the fruit's unusualdietary fibre.The cells of the kiwifruit swell

on ripening and this water holding ability,along with a particular type of carbohydratefound in kiwifruit, may have a beneficialeffect on our bowel function.

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit is already known tobe the most nutrient dense of all thecommonly eaten fruits with twice as muchVitamin C as an orange, as well as a goodsource of Vitamin E, essential minerals such as magnesium and potassium, andantioxidants. Best of all, it is easy to eat (just cut and scoop or peel and slice ordice), goes well in sweet and savouryrecipes, and has the kind of bright zingytaste that makes you feel great.

Whatever the reason, ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit is undoubtedly a naturallydelicious and naturally healthy addition toyour diet. Two or three eaten every daybring a whole range of healthbenefits.

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STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITHKIWIFRUIT & CASHEW NUTS

oil for frying500 g (1lb) chicken breast fillet, sliced1 clove garlic, crushed2 red chillies, seeded and sliced1 large red pepper (capsicum), chopped 1/4 cup oyster sauce1/4 cup cashew nuts, roughly chopped1 1/2 cups bean sprouts1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced4 ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit, peeled andcut in chunksfresh egg noodles (optional)

1.Heat an oiled wok or large pan. Stir-fry thechicken in batches until browned and tender.Remove from the wok and keep warm. Stir-frythe garlic, chillies and red pepper, until tender.

2. Return the chicken to the wok with theremaining ingredients. Stir-fry, until justhot.Serve on a bed of egg noodles.

Preparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 10 minutesServes 4

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NATURALLYDoing what comes

EATINGRIGHT,RIGHT FROM THESTART

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There are many reasons whystarting children on good eatinghabits early is encouraged.

It helps them build good bones and teeth,

feeds their brains, gives them the best kind of

energy, helps them stay healthy and sets up the

kind of eating habits that will serve them well

in life.But childhood can also bring problems with

food. Children are often erratic eaters in thoseearly fast growing years. Young and olderchildren can have too much fast food, "treats",snacks and overall diets generally low in fibre.The result is often poor bowel habits because ofreduced muscle activity and a lack of bulk inthe digestive tract for the muscles to work on.

When this happens, children are vulnerableto constipation. It makes them feeluncomfortable and unwell and can be painful.Consistent irregularity has been linked toseveral diseases including colon and rectalcancer. Making sure they eat adequate dietaryfibre, have plenty to drink and get regularexercise are all ways of managing problemswith cons-tipation.

Natural solutions are preferable to the longterm use of laxatives and very high fibre dietswhich are not suitable for children. One ofnature's own remedies can be found inZESPRI™ Kiwifruit.

The how and why of kiwifruit's laxativequalities is the subject of on-going research but

part of the answer may lie in its unusual dietaryfibre. Like children it grows at a great rate – thecell walls swell considerably during ripeninguntil they are three or four times greater thanthey were when the fruit was unripe. Thissuggests that kiwifruit fibre has anexceptionally high capacity for holding water,and fibre and fluid are both important weaponsagainst constipation.

The rough coated, brown skinned, brightgreen berry is a positive powerhouse ofgoodness. It is rich in minerals and vitamins,especially vitamin C and is a good source ofvitamin E and has a juicy zingy sweetness thatchildren love. It is a perfect and easy way tomeet part of their daily fruit and vegetablequota. And now research trials show1 thatincluding a ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit each day as afruit salad, in a smoothie or dessert, or justsliced and scooped, can help keep childrenregular.

However, if your child has a persistentproblem, and you should always ask yourdoctor for advice.

2 each: large ZESPRI™ GREEN and GOLD Kiwifruit1/2 cup (125 ml) orange juice3/4 cup raspberries

1. Peel and slice the ZESPRI™ GREEN and GOLDKiwifruit.

2. Place the ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit in a foodprocessor or blender with 1-2 tablespoons of orangejuice.

3. Process until just smooth, taking care not to crushthe seeds. Pour into one or two long glasses.

4. Place the ZESPRI™ GOLD Kiwifruit into a clean foodprocessor or blender with 3-4 tablespoons of orangejuice and purée, until just smooth.

5. Carefully pour the purée over the back of a spoononto the top of the green purée.

6. Purée the raspberries with 2 tablespoons of orangejuice, until just smooth. Pour over the back of aspoon onto the top of the gold purée. There shouldbe three distinct layers. Serve immediately.

Preparation time: 15 minutesServes 1-2

TRAFFIC LIGHT

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Dieting and cutting back on the foodwe eat risks leaving us short of the

nutrients essential to good health. Poorlybalanced or fad diets often lack fibre, anddietary fibre has an important nutritionalrole. By assisting the movement of thefood's progress through the stomach anddigestive system it ensures we getmaximum benefit from what we eat. Atthe same time, the bulk that dietary fibreprovides makes it easier for the intestinalmuscles to move food along our digestivetrack, and to expel the waste.

In an attempt to lose weight,particularly when following fad diets,many people end up eating less fruit andvegetables which are rich in fibre. Eat lessfibre and you risk the discomfort and painof constipation.This is not a subject peopletalk about openly, yet failing to rid yourbody of toxins and waste regularly has

been linked to several diseases includingcolon and rectal cancers. Increasing boththe fluid and fibre content in your diet andtaking regular exercise can help preventconstipation.

Recent research trials by theDepartment of Allied Sciences at AucklandUniversity of Technology and the Facultyof Medical & Health Sciences at theUniversity of Auckland in New Zealand1

show that adding two or three ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit to your daily diet plan is a smartway to stay regular and maintain yourweight loss programme. This naturalalternative has none of laxatives' sideeffects and its tangy sweet taste makes it a delicious addition to meals and a great snack.

The bright green flesh has someunusual benefits. Kiwifruit dietary fibreappears to have exceptionally high waterholding capacity which can help improveregularity and the elimination of wastefrom our body.

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit also brings youimportant additional nutritional benefits.United States studies2 show that of 27 popular fruits tested, ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit proved to be the most nutrientdense. Weight for weight, it was the bestsource of Vitamin C and a good source ofVitamin E, magnesium, potassium, folateand amino acids while being low in fat.

You could say that ZESPRI™ Kiwifruitand a healthy balanced diet make a dreamteaming.

DIETINGDILEMMA

ZESPRI™ KiwifruitThe solution to a

FRESH FRUIT CRÊPESWITH KIWIFRUIT SAUCE

CRÊPES:

2 eggs3/4 cup milk1/2 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup mixed fresh fruit, sliced

1.Combine the crêpe ingredients in order given in a foodprocessor and process, until smooth. Refrigerate for 2hours. The consistency should be like thin cream. If not,thin with a little extra milk.

2. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of mixture into a buttered pre-heated crêpe pan. Immediately tilt pan so the batter coversthe bottom in a thin film. Once the mixture no longer lookswet in the centre, turn the crêpe over and cook the otherside. Continue to cook the mixture in this way until allused. Stack the crêpes on a serving plate.

3. Combine the kiwifruit sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

4.Arrange fresh fruit on top of the crêpe stack and spoonthe kiwifruit sauce over the top.

Preparation Time: 20 minutesRefrigeration Time: 2 hoursCooking Time: 30 minutesServes 4-6

KIWIFRUIT SAUCE:

4 ZESPRI™ GREEN Kiwifruit,peeled and chopped finely2 tablespoons passionfruit pulp1 tablespoon runny honey

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Feeling bright and looking trim are common goals,but in an effort to achieve these we can sometimesend up doing our bodies more damage than good.

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That’s one of the findings of a recentanalysis of fruit nutrition carried out byRutgers University in New Brunswick, oneof America’s leading food scienceinstitutions.

Not only was ZESPRI™ Kiwifruitdescribed as a “nutritional powerhouse” richin minerals, vitamins and many disease-preventing properties, it also contains anabundance of Vitamin C.

Vitamin C is extremely important forgrowing children and adolescents. ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit was shown to be the best source ofVitamin C amongst all the popular fruitstested. In fact, it has more than twice theVitamin C content of oranges.

Combined with the fact that ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit tastes delicious and is fun for kidsto eat, the Vitamin C in ZESPRI™ Kiwifruitis a great way to boost their immunesystems. Vitamin C is also a powerfulantioxidant and promotes wound healing,iron absorption and nerve transmission.

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit was also the bestsource of magnesium of all the 27 popularfruits analysed. Magnesium, (not oftenfound in the diets of those living in affluentcountries) assists in bone formation, proteinand energy metabolism and normalfunctioning of the nervous system.

The inositol in ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit isparticularly great for teenagers because itpromotes growth during those dramaticadolescent years - and the serotonin helpscalm them down, good for exam time.

While most fruit contains little or noprotein, ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit contains a rangeof amino acids, including glutamate andarginine, thought to promote secretion of

growth hormones and wound healing.One of the easiest fruits for everyone to

eat, ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit is also high in dietaryfibre - so kids and teenagers will be regularin at least one department. So when you’restuck for ideas on what they’lllike - try a ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit and know you’regiving them one of nature’sgreat foods.

The child-proof way to keep them healthy

Y O U W I L L N E E D

1 cup milk

2 scoops vanilla icecream (or yoghurt icecream)

1 ripe banana, sliced

2 tablespoons fresh mint

2 ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit, peeled and finely diced

W H A T T O D O

Blend the milk, ice cream, banana and mint together in a

blender till smooth. Add the ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit, blend briefly,

then pour into glasses. Serve immediately. Serves 2.

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit Smoothie

Kids and teenagers might

have plenty of energy -

but you can give them a

big helping hand with

ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit.

We all know that a balanced diet isimportant. We also know that fruit

is an important part of that diet.But now new nutritional research has

found that one fruit in particular is almost ameal in itself. The ZESPRI™ Kiwifruitproved weight-for-weight to be the mostnutritious of 27 popular fruits analysed.

The study measured each fruit’scontribution to Daily Value (the term the USFood and Drug Administration uses torecommend daily intake of a particularnutrient).

One serving of ZESPRI™ Kiwifruitturned out to provide 16% Daily Value ofthe nutrients we need each day for a healthylife. Other fruits which rated highly werepapaya, cantaloupe, melon, strawberry,mango, lemon and orange.

The researchers at Rutgers University,America’s leading food science database,were surprised by the broad composition ofZESPRI™ Kiwifruit’s nutritional benefits.

When they presented their findings tothe American College of Nutrition, theyrecommended people include, “lesser-known but nutritionally dense fruits likekiwifruit” in our daily diet.

Although we tend to think of oranges as

the best source of Vitamin C, the studyshowed that ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit was by farthe best source of this important vitamin.ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit provides 230%, (morethan twice) of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.

What’s more, ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit was

found to contain amino acids andphytochemicals (known to assist inpreventing chronic illnesses).

The research concluded that ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit’s, antimutagenic andantinitrosation properties, (both of whichhelp fight diseases such as cancer) - and itsability to lower cholesterol - and potentiallaxative effects beyond simple dietary fibre,means that ZESPRI™ Kiwifruit might offerunique health opportunities.

Described as a “nutritional power-house” by the scientists conducting the studyZESPRI™ Kiwifruit compared well againstother fruits, and even against manyvegetables and other top rated foods.

Given that science is only nowbeginning to understand the chemicals andother properties locked inside the foods weeat, the news about ZESPRI™

Kiwifruit is veryexciting.

FRUITWhen

is a meal in itself