Grapes come in different colors and forms. There are a wide range of grapes; red, green, and purple grapes, seedless grapes, grape jelly, grape jam and grape juice, raisins, currents, and sultanas, not to mention wine. The nutrients in grapes offer a number of possible health benefits!
Packed With Nutrients
Grapes contain many important vitamins and minerals, including more than one-quarter of the RDIs for vitamins C and K.
High Antioxidant Contents That Can Prevent Chronic Diseases
Grapes are high in antioxidants, beneficial plant compounds that may protect against chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. The highest concentration of antioxidants is found in the skin and seeds. Red grapes contain higher numbers of antioxidants due to the anthocyanins that give them their color.
Benefit Eye Health
Grapes contain several compounds, such as resveratrol, lutein and zeaxanthin, that may protect against common eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.
Help Lower Blood Pressure
One cup (151 grams) of grapes contains 288 mg of potassium, which is 6% of the RDI (1). This mineral is necessary for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.
Help Reduce Cholesterol
Compounds found in grapes may help protect against high cholesterol levels by decreasing cholesterol absorption.
Decreases Blood Sugar Levels and Protect Against Diabetes
Though grapes are high in sugar, they have a low glycemic index. Additionally, compounds in grapes may protect against high blood sugar.
May Protect Against Certain Types of Cancer
Grapes contain many beneficial plant compounds, such as resveratrol, that may protect against various types of cancer, including colon cancer and breast cancer.
May Prevent Chronic Diseases by Decreasing Inflammation
Chronic inflammation plays a key role in the development of chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and autoimmune diseases, etc. Grapes contain compounds that may have anti-inflammatory effects, which may protect against certain heart and bowel diseases.
May Protect Against Certain Bacteria, Viruses and Yeast Infections
Grapes are a good source of vitamin C, which is well known for its beneficial impact on your immune system. Further, grape skin extract has been shown to protect against the flu virus in test-tube studies.
May Improve Memory, Attention and Mood
Grapes contain compounds that may improve memory, attention and mood and may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, though more human-based research is needed to confirm some of these benefits.
All in all, grapes contain several important nutrients and powerful plant compounds that benefit your health. Plus, they are easy to incorporate into your diet, whether fresh, frozen, as juice or wine!
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