Patient's question:
My son has a sensitive stomach and doesn't do well with raw fruits, so I want to cook the fruits before eating them. However, cooked fruits lose a lot of their nutritional value at high temperatures. Is cooked kiwi still nutritious?Doctor's answer:
Kiwifruit is mainly known for having the highest content of vitamin C, and it is also rich in other vitamins, contributing to stabilizing gastrointestinal discomfort. From a nutritional perspective, the vitamin content in kiwifruit decreases significantly after cooking. If the cooking temperature is below 100°C, the loss of vitamins may be as low as 50%. In fact, as long as you don't eat kiwifruit on an empty stomach, there should be no adverse effects. You can try eating fresh kiwifruit, as long as it doesn't cause gastrointestinal discomfort after consumption. Additionally, it's advisable to eat fewer snacks and maintain a regular schedule for main meals.