HOW KUMQUAT BOOSTS YOUR HEALTH: NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS, SERVINGS, AND BENEFITS

Perspective from Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji

Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa

Benefits

  • Kumquat is rich in antioxidant nutrients including Vitamin A and C. Apart from their antioxidant function of reducing the risks of chronic diseases such as cancers, these vitamins are also involved in eye health, collagen formation and other important biochemical processes.
  • Kumquats are rich in fiber and water. Fiber adds bulk to stool, thereby maintaining colon health. The fruit may also keep the body hydrated.

Quantity Recommendation

  • About five whole Kumquats are a serving size. About two to four servings of fruits may be taken per day. It is important to diversify fruit choices to ensure all around nutrient intake.

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Perspective from Maria Arienti

Postgraduate in Nutritional Support/Bachelor in Nutrition · 13 years of experience · Argentina

Benefits

  • Kumquat contains folic acid, an essential vitamin during the process of cells multiplication that takes place in the first months of pregnancy.
  • Kumquat prevents anemia due to it has a lot of vitamin C which helps in the absorption of iron in the intestine. It must be taken with food rich in iron or supplements.

Quantity Recommendation

  • The recommendation of Kumquat a day is about 150gr that equals one portion of fruit. The correct intake of fruit a day is about 3 or 4 portions.

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This is for information purpose only, and should not be considered as a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from an external panel of individual doctors, and not to be considered as opinion of Microsoft. Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns.

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