GRAPES

HEALTH BENEFITS OF GRAPES

• Potassium and sodium are important stimulators for the nervous system. Grape juice provides us with these necessary minerals.
• Phosphorus helps in the formation of genes, as it is a part of nucleic acids; grapes are a good source of phosphorus.
• Magnesium is also found in the grapes that helps in muscle contraction.
• Grapes are one of those rare fruits which are completely cholesterol free. The most amazing fact about grapes is that it's quite a low calorie fruit - a cup of grape juice( about 92g) contains only 62g of calories and no cholesterol.
• Grapes have small amounts of protein and dietary fibers that facilitates quick digestion.
• Grapes contain vitamin K and vitamin E which helps in blood clotting and so grapes can be called as anti-coagulants.
• The antioxidants such as anthocyanins, flavones, geraniol, linalol, nerol and tannins are the ones responsible for protecting the body against cancer.
• Vitamin B helps in controlling metabolism rates and grapes are the best source for it.
• Folate found in grapes is important during the pregnancy period.
• Red grapes contain a compound called resveratrol, which helps control cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart attacks. In wines, we have resveratrol which has been found to control heart attacks. It is hence said that controlled consumption of red wine is good for your heart.
• The dry forms of grapes contain large amounts of boron which is necessary for bones. It also helps fight tooth and gum decay.
• Vitamin A together with flavonol compounds helps fight night blindness and other eye related problems.
• Grape juice reduces fever. It also helps in fighting fatigue and provides energy to the body.
• Acne and skin related problems are cured or decreased with grape juice consumption as it contains vitamin C.
• Rheumatism, gout, asthma, etc. can be controlled and relieved using grapes, as they contain anti-inflammatory agents.
• Grapes act as a good cleanser, thereby eliminating kidney stones and improving the flows of bile and urine
• It's also effective on migraine and headache.
• Its abundance in minerals helps to detoxify the liver and strengthens the digestive system.
• The risk of atherosclerosis is lessened by including grapes in our diet.
• Grapes increase the moisture in the lungs and help in subduing asthma.
• A form of true berries, Concorde grape juice helps shrink mammary tumors
• Resveratrol, an important constituent of red wines, helps in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Grapes help fight neurodegenerative diseases.

With so many benefits, it's hard to exclude grapes from our diet list. So the next time you visit a vendor, don't forget to pick up those small berries, ready to provide you some everlasting health and an admirably fit body. Not surprising, grapes are admirably honored as the 'Fruit of Gods' - truly indeed!!.

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