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Discover how nutritionally-dense Zespri™ kiwifruits can support your fitness ambitions, naturally.
If you’re serious about your health and fitness, you already know that nutrition matters. You’re fuelling your body, staying active and making conscious choices every day to support your performance.
But in a space where there’s constant noise around what to eat, from supplements to trending diets, it’s easy to overlook something much simpler: choosing foods that are naturally packed with nutrition and proven to deliver real benefits. That’s where Zespri™ kiwifruit comes in.
Rather than adding complexity, it offers a straightforward way to support your body with key nutrients that contribute to how you feel and perform. Zespri™ kiwifruit delivers vitamin C, potassium, folate and fibre – a combination that supports energy, immunity and overall wellbeing.
Big on benefits
So why are these nutrients so important for your health?
- Vitamin C and folate help reduce tiredness and fatigue, supporting steady energy levels so you can stay consistent, focused and perform throughout the day – not just during workouts but across all daily demands.
- Vitamin C and folate also contribute to normal psychological function, promoting mental clarity and helping you stay sharp, recognising that performance is both physical and mental.
- Fibre supports digestive health, enabling your body to function more efficiently. When digestion is working well, it can positively impact your energy, comfort and overall wellbeing.
Whether you choose SunGold™ or Go Green, each Zespri™ kiwifruit is packed with nutrition. Zespri™ SunGold™ is one of the most nutritious fruits you can eat, bursting with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, fibre and folate. In fact, just one SunGold™ kiwifruit provides over 100 per cent of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C.*
Naturally rich in dietary fibre,* green kiwifruit supports digestive health and helps maintain balance day to day. According to guidance from the British Dietetic Association, eating two-to-three green kiwis a day can also help support constipation management.
Easy to eat
In a category often dominated by powders, pills and complex protocols, it’s easy to assume that better performance requires more effort. But the reality is, some of the most effective choices are also the simplest.
Zespri™ SunGold™ kiwifruit is a naturally nutrient-dense option that fits seamlessly into your routine. No prep, no measuring and no planning – simply cut and scoop out the flesh, slice over your breakfast, or eat on the go. You can even
eat the smooth, hairless skin for extra fibre.
There are so many misconceptions around nutrition today, but it’s not just about eating something healthy – it’s about choosing foods that actively deliver the nutrients your body uses every day. And when those nutrients support energy, immune function and mental clarity, the impact goes far beyond what you might expect from something so simple. Because sometimes improving how you feel doesn’t require a full reset – just a smarter choice.
4 ways to enjoy
Here are some quick ways to add Zespri™ SunGold™ kiwifruit to your daily routine:
- Post-workout – a refreshing, nutrient-rich addition after working out
- Breakfast – slice over your yoghurt or porridge
- On-the-go – eat whole with the smooth, hairless skin on
- Afternoon – a natural alternative to sugary snacks
Zespri™ SunGold™ and Ginger Energy Bars Recipe
Whether you’re after a post-workout bite or midafternoon snack, these energy bars are packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
- 1 Zespri™ SunGold™ kiwi, peeled
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 50g melted coconut oil
- 300g oats
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 30g pistachios
- 30g chopped roasted hazelnuts
- 30g pumpkin seeds
- 2 Zespri™ SunGold™ kiwis, sliced
- 100g dark chocolate
Method
- In a food processor, place the peeled Zespri™ SunGold™ kiwifruit and blend until smooth.
- Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, oats and ground ginger to the food processor and blitz until well combined. Transfer the contents to a mixing bowl.
- Roughly chop the pistachios and add them to the bowl along with the chopped hazelnuts and pumpkin seeds. Stir everything together until well distributed.
- Line a square baking tin with parchment paper and transfer the mix into the tin. Spread evenly with the back of a metal spoon. Using the same spoon, make small indentations in the mixture to place a slice of kiwifruit in each one.
- Add the slices of Zespri™ SunGold™ kiwifruit to the top, then place the tin in the fridge and allow to set for 2 hours.
- Remove the tin from the fridge and slice into 10-12 bars (depending on how big or small you’d like them).
- Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.
- Dunk the end of each bar in the melted chocolate and place on baking paper to cool. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Where to find Zespri™ SunGold™ kiwifruit
Look out for the Zespri™ sticker at selected UK retailers, or for Zespri™ SunGold™ branded packs in Tesco. Visit zespri.com/en-uk.
* Zespri™ SunGold™ kiwifruit is high in vitamin C (152mg per 100g) and folate (82μg per 100g) and is a source of potassium (298mg per 100g) and fibre (2g per 100kcal). *Zespri™ Green kiwifruit is high in vitamin C (88mg per 100g), folate (73μg per 100g) and fibre (4.3g per 100kcal), and is a source of potassium (300mg per 100g).
