As part of your healthy lifestyle, regular walking and yummy fruits, such as kiwis, go hand in hand. With fuzzy skin and emerald flesh speckled with black seeds, kiwi fruit makes a bold impression. But don’t be intimidated by its striking looks. This exotic berry, also known as a Chinese gooseberry, is bursting with tangy sweetness. And with plenty of potassium and fiber, few calories, and enough vitamin C to cover your daily recommendation in one serving, this native New Zealand crop is undeniably a nutritional knockout. In fact, research shows its phytonutrients may ward off macular degeneration, and one study found children who ate kiwi and citrus fruits had fewer asthma symptoms. Its abundance of antioxidants may also protect your cardiovascular system and lower cancer risk. Need more reasons to add kiwi to your diet?

• Unique taste. Kiwi’s flavor could be described as a cross between strawberry and melon, but its texture is unique. Use sliced kiwi to dazzle any fruit or green salad.

• Perfect pairing. Couple kiwi with diced orange or pineapple to create chutney for fish or chicken. Or blend the same combination with yogurt for a tropical smoothie.

• Antioxidants. Evidence suggests that antioxidant levels may peak when fruits are at their ripest, so select kiwi that slightly yields when you press your thumb into it.

Kiwis provide yet another delicious way to add color and extra nutrients to your daily diet.