Imagine your healthy smoothie turning into a toxic mixture.
This is exactly what happens when you mix milk with kiwi.
A study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition shocked the world: the protease actinidin in kiwi curdles milk proteins, forming dense clots that the stomach cannot digest.
“It’s like pouring cement into the esophagus,” nutritionist Ivan Petrov said on the air of the program “Live Healthy!”
The story of Anna from Krasnodar became a lesson for thousands of parents. She gave her child milk with kiwi for an afternoon snack: "An hour later, vomiting began, the temperature rose. Doctors diagnosed acute poisoning."
Dr. Maria Shmeleva, author of Beware of Food!, explains:
“Kiwi increases intestinal permeability, and the milk protein casein penetrates into the blood, causing pseudo-allergic reactions.”
But what if you love kiwi?
Scientists from the University of Barcelona suggest a replacement: combine this fruit with plant-based milk.
Oat or almond milk does not contain casein, so there will be no reaction.
An experiment involving 200 volunteers showed that 85% of them reported improved digestion after switching to plant-based alternatives.
Chef Constantin Ivlev recommends a smoothie recipe with kiwi, coconut milk and chia seeds on his Instagram – perfect for a risk-free breakfast.
