India, July 11 -- Eating two kiwis daily can alleviate constipation and improve gut health, according to a 2022 study. Dr Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist and an instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Cambridge, says she asks her patients to eat kiwis for a healthier gut. "A single kiwi contains 80% of an adult's daily vitamin C requirement and packs 2gm to 4gm of fibre. In addition to vitamin E and K and other beneficial antioxidants, one of the kiwi's most important properties is an enzyme called actinidin. It is present in only a few dietary sources and can help break down proteins, aiding in our digestion," says Dr Pasricha. In a 2022 study, scientists found that eating two green kiwis per day for four weeks helped people have more complete bowel movements. "For people with constipation, kiwis improved abdominal pain, indigestion and straining during bowel movements," says Dr Pasricha. A study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology in June 2023 found that consuming two green kiwis daily led to significant improvements in bowel movement frequency, stool consistency, and overall digestive comfort in individuals with constipation....