Eating kiwifruit every day may help lower triglyceride levels, according to a recent study. Reducing triglyceride levels and other blood fats helps to guard against the buildup of dangerous arterial plaques. The vitamin C, vitamin E, and polyphenol content of kiwifruit may be the reason for its heart benefits.

A diet high in fruits and vegetables provides you with an array of antioxidants that can help your body combat cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and needless aging. Now, a new study reveals that kiwifruit -- a small green fruit encased in a brown fuzzy skin -- may help protect your blood vessels by lowering triglyceride levels and reducing platelet clumping. Platelets are blood components that assist with blood clotting. However, platelets that are too sticky aid in the formation of dangerous arterial plaques, which promotes cardiovascular disease. In a study, participants who ate 2 to 3 kiwifruit per day for approximately 1 month exhibited a 15 percent reduction in triglycerides and an 18 percent reduction in platelet aggregation response, a measure of how quickly platelets clump together. Engaging in 30 minutes of physical activity every day, reducing stress, and limiting your intake of saturated and trans fats are other great ways to balance your blood fats and help maintain your arterial health.