The Benefits of Grapes

Here are some deseases or complians which can be prevented by consuming grapes regularly

Migraine

Home remedy for migraine is ripe grape juice. Should be taken pure (no additional water) early in the morning.


Blood cholesterol. Pterostilbene ,

A compound present in grapes helps lower the cholesterol level. Saponins in grape skin prevents the absorption of cholesterol by binding with it.

Alzheimer’s disease.

Resveratrol in grapes reduces the levels of amyloidal-beta peptides in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Grapes can enhance brain health and delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.

Kidney disorders.

Grapes reduce the acidity of the uric acid and help eliminate the acid from the system thus reducing the pressure of the kidneys.

Heart disease.

Grapes increase the nitric oxide levels in the blood which prevents blood clots thus reducing heart attack incidents. Antioxidants in grapes prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, which blocks the blood vessels.

Indigestion.

Grapes prevent dyspepsia. They cure indigestion and irritation of the stomach.

Anticancer properties.

Resveratrol acts as anti-inflammatory. Effective in breast and colorectal cancers. Anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins have properties of anti-proliferate which can inhibit the growth of cancer causing agents.

Prevents cataract.

Flavonoids in grapes reduce the damage caused by free radicals such as cataract apart from age related problems, heart disease and cancer.




Macular degeneration

Macular degeneration is age related loss of vision. Studies suggest 3 servings of grapes daily to lower the risk of macular degeneration by over 36%.

Asthma.

Due to the high assimilatory power of grapes, moisture present in lungs increases. Grapes have therapeutic value for asthma.

Breast cancer

 In a recent study, purple colored Concord grape juice helps prevent breast cancer. Experiment was conducted on laboratory rats. There was a significant reduction in breast tumor mass after they were fed the grape juice on the experimental basis.

Fatigue

It’s not the dark grape juice that gives an iron boost it’s the light and white grape juice that prevents fatigue because it replenishes the iron content in the body. So go for the light and white grape juice for boost not the dark one.

Antibacterial activity

Red grapes contain antibacterial and antiviral properties to protect you from infections. Its antiviral property is effective against poliovirus and herpes simplex virus.

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