Gold kiwifruit linked to iron

A study shows the high vitamin C and carotenoid content of kiwifruit aids the body's uptake of iron from other food sources.
The study, on behalf of Zespri Gold, noted that including two gold kiwifruit with a meal that includes iron-rich foods - such as beef, chicken, green vegetables or tofu - daily helps prevent iron deficiency.
Breakfast is a quick and easy option - combine kiwifruit with an iron-fortified cereal.
Iron deficiency is a global issue and quite common in New Zealand, affecting more than 25 per cent of children under 3, up to 20 per cent of women and 3 per cent of men.
Iron deficiency is also the most common cause of anaemia.