Q&A for How to Eat a Kiwi

Of course! Doing so will prolong the life of fruits and vegetables.

No! They are in fact very good for you! They provide a number of essential nutrients including Omega-3, fiber, and Vitamin E. Be warned - you may get an allergic reaction if you are allergic to peanuts and/or tree nuts.

Yes, you can. Kiwifruit seeds are packed with great nutrients for your body. Just be aware that kiwifruit seeds may cause an allergic reactions if you have a nut allergy.

Anytime is a good time. Although it is said that eating kiwis in the morning helps with mental alertness.

This might mean that it hasn't ripened yet.

Yes, the entire kiwi is edible.

Kiwis are pretty acidic, so it's better to wait until infants are roughly 8 to 10 months old before feeding this to them.

Yes, you can. It's exactly like the green part but a little more solid.

The same way you eat apple skin. Just bite in and chew. You don't have to eat it if you don't want to, though. Many people don't eat the kiwi skin.

Yes, in New Zealand you can buy Kiwi Crush, which is just pureed kiwi, and use it as a light laxative or diluted as a fruit drink.

Yes there are many diabetic people who have found success while making fruit a regular part of their diet.

It depends on the medication, but most likely, you will be fine. There usually are warnings on the medication label about what you can and can't eat.

This is a popular belief, but there's no proof as of yet.

They're pretty small, so you can just eat them whole without any real choking hazard.

3 to 4 days if you keep it in an airtight container in the fridge, and up to 12 months if you do the same in a freezer.

Yes, they have a lot of Vitamin C, which helps the body absorb iron.

Yes.

You can eat as many or as few as you would like.

There is no "right time" to eat a kiwi. Whenever you want is fine.

No, they shouldn't cause constipation. In fact, kiwi seeds can help with constipation for some individuals.