India, Aug. 28 -- Kiwis are a powerhouse of nutrients - a superfruit packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibre. Most of us instinctively peel the skin before eating kiwis, but did you know that consuming the fruit with the skin on can significantly increase its nutritional value?

Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab, who is an expert in digestion, liver, pancreas and nutrition, in an August 28 Instagram post highlights the wide-ranging benefits of eating kiwis with their skin - from easing digestive disorders to enhanced sleep regulation.

Ingesting the small, tangy fruit with its fuzzy skin significantly boosts the intake of essential vitamins like C and E, and minerals such as folate, magnesium, and B6, alongside a substant...