So next time you reach for an orange to get your fill of vitamin C, consider kiwi. Or better yet, try both.

2.    They’re good for asthma.

Researchers have found that kiwi is beneficial for those with respiratory issues. According to the George Mateljan Foundation, research published in Thorax found that eating kiwi may diminish wheezing, shortness of breath, and even coughing in those with respiratory issues.

In the 8,000 children studied, those who ate five to seven servings of kiwi and citrus fruit a week had more than 40 percent less wheezing than those who ate these items less than one time a week. Further, they demonstrated a more than 30 percent drop in shortness of breath. Runny noses even significantly decreased. Interestingly, those with asthma demonstrated the greatest benefits.

If you have a child with respiratory issues, give kiwi a try. Just make sure to continue your child’s regular medical routine as well.

3.    They’re good for sleep.

Studies show that kiwi and improved sleep go hand in hand. One particular study found that kiwifruit improved both sleep time and sleep efficiency. The study involved 24 people between the ages of 20 and 55, most of whom were women.

Subjects ate two kiwis one hour before bed for four weeks. Sleep time increased by 13.4 percent, and sleep efficiency increased by 5.41 percent. Waking time after sleep onset and sleep onset latency decreased by 28.9 and 35.4 percent.  

Next time insomnia strikes, reach for a kiwi. It just may help.