Green, red and blue grapes are most commonly available. Grape is one of the most popular healthy fruit which is usually consumed in the form of grape juice, wine, raisins, grape seed oil, jam, jellies or just as snacks. Here are 8 reasons why you should incorporate more and more grapes into your diet.
1. Anti Ageing
Grapes are loaded with anti oxidants like Vitamin C, Beta carotene, Resveratrol, etc, that protect skin against damage caused by free radicals and prevent appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Most of the antioxidants are found in grape skin and grape seed.
2. Maintains healthy vision
Grapes provide protection to retina against oxidative damage, and maintains good vision and also provide protection against eye diseases.
3. Protection against Cancer
Grapes help in providing protection against Cancer due to its anti inflammatory and anti oxidant properties. Grapes are a rich source of flavonoids which may help in reducing the risk of cancer.
4. Maintains healthy digestive system
Grapes are a rich source of insoluble fibre and it is composed of almost 80% water due to which they help in maintaining a healthy digestive system and prevents dehydration which in turn helps in curing constipation.
5. Maintains healthy cardiovascular (heart) health
Antioxidant and anti inflammatory molecules present in grapes are responsible for maintaining a healthy cardio health by providing protection to arteries and heart against free radical oxygen damage. Consumption of grapes or grape juice or any other form is known to maintain blood pressure and reduces LDL cholesterol levels.
6. Maintains neurological health
Polyphenols found in grapes play a key role in maintaining a healthy neurological health by protecting brain against oxidative stress. Consumption of Concord grape juice have shown to reduce age related memory decline and other neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease.
7. Maintains healthy and glowing skin
Regular consumption of grapes ensure healthy and glowing skin due to the antioxidants present in grapes. Apart from providing anti ageing benefits, vitamin E in grapes retains skin moisture balance, thus resulting in soft and radiant skin. Application of grape pulp on the skin lightens scars and soothes the skin.
8. Maintains healthy hair
Consumption of grapes can also solve general hair related problems. Eating grapes can help in lengthening and strengthening of hair by improving the blood circulation in the scalp. Grape seed oil can also be applied on the scalp which prevents dandruff and itchy scalp.
Nutritional Value of Grapes
The nutritional value for serving size of 1 cup of grapes is as follows:
Calories: 62
Protein: 0.6g
Fat: 0.3g
Fiber: 0.8g
Vitamin C: 4.8mg
Vitamin A: 0.01mg
Potassium: 175.72mg
Iron: 0.54mg
Folate: 0.003mg
With all these health benefits, grapes are a must have in between the meals snack. You can add grapes to your favorite salads or desserts or you can simply refrigerate them and have it.
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