Is Kiwi Good for Diabetes? Exploring the Benefits and Precautions Kiwi is a unique and nutritious fruit, commonly known in short as kiwi, and often associated with New Zealanders who are called Kiwis after a flightless bird. But the fruit itself is just as remarkable. Sometimes referred to as Chinese gooseberry, the kiwi is oval-shaped, about the size of an egg, with light brown edible skin and...