Health Benefits of Grapes



Health Benefits of Grapes


Grapes are a non-climacteric type of fruit, generally occurring in clusters. Grapes can be eaten raw or they can be used for making wine, jam, juice, jelly, grape seed extract, raisins, vinegar, and grape seed oil. Grapes are considered healthy foods because they are rich in minerals, vitamins, fiber, and other nutrients. Fruits are high in glucose and fructose, but should still be a part of the diabetic diet for the many benefits they offer to your body. Here on these page we will see various health benefits of grapes.

Facts about grapes and their color:

1. Grapes are popularly called as the Queen of Fruits and are categorized into three variants based on their colour
2. Reds, Greens and Blacks/Blues.
3. White or green grapes are the sweetest.
4. Red grapes have the simplest flavour.
5. Blue/black grapes taste the best if their colour is deep and rich.

Grapes are also an excellent source of manganese and a good source of vitamin B6, thiamin, potassium, and  vitamin C.

Grape juice is obtained from crushing and blending grapes into a liquid. The juice is often sold in stores or fermented and made into wine, brandy, or vinegar. In the wine industry, grape juice that contains 7–23% of pulp, skins, stems and seeds is often referred to as "must". In North America, the most common grape juice is purple and made from Concord grapes, while white grape juice is commonly made from Niagara grapes, both of which are varieties of native American grapes, a different species from European wine grapes. In California, Sultana (known there as Thompson Seedless) grapes are sometimes diverted from the raisin or market to produce white juice.

Red wine may offer health benefits of grapes more so than white because potentially beneficial compounds are present in grape skin, and only red wine is fermented with skins. The health benefits of grapes include their ability to treat constipation, indigestion, fatigue, kidney disorders, macular degeneration and the prevention of cataracts. Grapes, one of the most popular and delicious fruits, are rich sources of vitamins A, C, B6 and folate in addition to essential minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and selenium.

Health Benefits of Grapes

Cures Asthma

Grapes can be used as a cure for asthma. Due to their well-known therapeutic value, grapes can be used as a cure for asthma.

Health Benefits of Grapes in Strengthening Muscles & Bones

Grapes are a wonderful source of micro-nutrients like copper, iron, and manganese, all of which are important in the formation and strength of the bones.

Prevents Blood Clots

Grapes increase the nitric oxide levels in the blood, which prevents blood clots.

Reduce Chances of Heart Attacks

Grapes are an effective way to reduce the chances of heart attacks. The polyphenols found in grapes, have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by reducing platelet aggregation which prevents blood clots, protect low-density lipoprotein or “bad cholesterol” from free radical damage, lower blood pressure, and improve the function of blood vessels.

Prevent Cavities

According to a recent study, red wine and grape seed extract can potentially help prevent cavities.

Health Benefits of Grapes in Reducing Acidity

Grapes can substantially reduce the acidity of uric acid and they also help to eliminate acid from the system.

Prevents Aging

Grapes can prevent age-related loss of vision and macular degeneration.

Prevent Health Disorders

Grapes play a pivotal role in preventing a multitude of health disorders and can be used as a home-based remedy for several ailments. Dried grapes, known as raisins, are also extremely nutritious and can help treat many disorders, including constipation, acidosis, anemia, fever, and sexual dysfunction. Raisins can also help people gain weight quickly and protect the health and functional integrity of their eyes.

Health Benefits of Grapes in Fighting Allergies

Grapes may help to alleviate symptoms of allergies including runny nose, watery eyes and hives. There have been no human studies done to prove this theory.

Good for Hydration

Grapes are high in water content and good for hydration.

For Better Eye Health

Grapes are high in antioxidants important for eye health such as lutein and zeaxanthin, and red grapes contain the phytochemical resveratrol in their skins, the antioxidant synonymous with wine known to lend protection from several chronic diseases and conditions.

Rich in Health-protecting Antioxidants

Grapes are rich in health-protecting antioxidants, including resveratrol and flavonoids. These antioxidants are found mainly in the skin, stem, leaf and seeds of grapes, rather than in their pulp.




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