<p> Researchers have discovered that turning certain fruits like kiwi and strawberry into powder can retain their health benefits.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Spanish scientists have developed a ‘fruit powder’ from grapefruit, kiwi and strawberries which have a high water content.<br /><br />The powder can be simply sprinkled on food or added to milk or water.<br />Researchers from the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia claim that the new powder can fulfil the requirement of daily fruit-intake and also promote fruit consumption, the Daily Mail reported.<br /><br />According to the World Health Organization, eating a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables a day can lower the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and obesity.<br /><br />“Grapefruit is a citrus fruit with great nutritional and functional value but its consumption is very small because, among other reasons, it is very bitter. Meanwhile, strawberries are a seasonal fruit,” lead researcher Nuria Martinez Navarrete said.<br /><br />Furthermore, it’s thought fruit consumption may be low because fresh fruit only lasts a few days - and many of us are too busy to shop every day.<br /><br />The researchers found that turning them into powder conserves the compounds that are responsible for the beneficial effects of fruit, such as the antioxidant (disease-fighting) property.<br /><br />According to the researchers, per 100 grammes of fresh grapefruit, between 10 and 15 grammes of powdered grapefruit are obtained.<br />Half of this dose could flavour a serving of salad. Or, adding 85ml of water would be equivalent to drinking the juice of half a grapefruit, they said.<br /></p>
<p> Researchers have discovered that turning certain fruits like kiwi and strawberry into powder can retain their health benefits.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Spanish scientists have developed a ‘fruit powder’ from grapefruit, kiwi and strawberries which have a high water content.<br /><br />The powder can be simply sprinkled on food or added to milk or water.<br />Researchers from the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia claim that the new powder can fulfil the requirement of daily fruit-intake and also promote fruit consumption, the Daily Mail reported.<br /><br />According to the World Health Organization, eating a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables a day can lower the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and obesity.<br /><br />“Grapefruit is a citrus fruit with great nutritional and functional value but its consumption is very small because, among other reasons, it is very bitter. Meanwhile, strawberries are a seasonal fruit,” lead researcher Nuria Martinez Navarrete said.<br /><br />Furthermore, it’s thought fruit consumption may be low because fresh fruit only lasts a few days - and many of us are too busy to shop every day.<br /><br />The researchers found that turning them into powder conserves the compounds that are responsible for the beneficial effects of fruit, such as the antioxidant (disease-fighting) property.<br /><br />According to the researchers, per 100 grammes of fresh grapefruit, between 10 and 15 grammes of powdered grapefruit are obtained.<br />Half of this dose could flavour a serving of salad. Or, adding 85ml of water would be equivalent to drinking the juice of half a grapefruit, they said.<br /></p>