Can Eating a Kiwi Before Bed Really Help You Sleep Better?

One of the most beautiful and delicious fruits, kiwis are favorites of both children and adults alike. However, like camu camu, these bright green fruits might be most adored by the wellness community, as they're incredibly nutritious. One potential health benefit of kiwi that's been causing some buzz recently? Eating one before bed might help you sleep better—and as it turns out, that might be true.

Here's all you need to know about the potentially sleepy side effects of kiwi, plus some other health benefits to keep in mind.

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Though often called a tropical fruit, kiwis—or kiwifruits—are actually native to the grasslands and forests of China and Russia where they were originally known as the Chinese gooseberry. This fruit grows on vines, similarly to those you’d see in a vineyard. The seeds of Actinidia deliciosa, what we now know as kiwi, were first exported to New Zealand in the early 1900s. There, they were rebranded with a new name (after their renowned, native, flightless bird, the kiwi) and were soon exported all over the world.

Fast forward to today, and kiwi is one of the most popular «tropical» fruits. It is often grouped in with other actual tropical fruits, as its flavor complements them so nicely. Plus, it has a very long growing season, more amenable to warmer climates.

When it comes to nutrition, kiwifruit has so much to offer. It's especially high in vitamins C and E, antioxidants that reduce inflammation throughout the body and support healthy immune function.Full of vitamin K and potassium, these fruits will also help you to achieve healthy energy metabolism, blood clotting, and fluid balance while maintaining and building vital red blood cells, muscles, and nerves.

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