Approximately 8000 grape
varieties all over the world worldwide. The main colours of grapes are purple,
green yellow, and red. It originated in early Egypt and Syria. The most popular
are Thompson Seedless, Menindee Seedless, Crimson Seedless, and Red Globe.
These four qualities are used for export in developing countries.
One cup of grapes provides below nutritional values daily.
- Calories: 104
- Carbs: 27
grams
- Copper: 21%
- Vitamin
K: 18%
- Thiamine
(vitamin B1): 9%
- Riboflavin (vitamin
B2): 8%
- Vitamin
B6: 8%
- Vitamin
C: 5%
- Manganese: 5%
- Protein: 1
gram
- Fat: 0.2
grams
- Fiber: 1.4
grams
- Potassium: 6%
- Vitamin E: 2%
Health benefits of consuming Grapes
Grapes contain a rich nutritional profile. Here are the key
benefits listed below.
1. Heart
health: -
The presence of polyphenols in grapes keeps the antioxidant properties that
reduce the risk of heart diseases, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Antioxidants
free the body from harmful radicals, which damage the healthy cells of our
bodies.
2. Bones
health: - Grapes
contain minerals like potassium, manganese, and vitamins C, B, and K. These
vitamins keep the bones strong and prevent bone diseases like osteoporosis.
3. Antiaging:
- Grape
found the resveratrol compound. Which acts act an antioxidant protecting cells
from damage. So consuming grapes slows the aging of our skin. Resveratrol not
only promotes skin cells but also helps in hair growth.
4. Eye
health: - Grapes
contain lutein and zeaxanthin to promote eye health. It prevents retina
deterioration and age-related eye diseases.
5. Brain
health:
- Grapes found the resveratrol antioxidant. Which is antistress. It has good effects
on the brain. The Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease can be due to oxidative
stress. Resveratrol is beneficial in other cognitive diseases.
6. Control
diabetes: -grapes
have glycemic which helps control the blood sugar level. The glycemic index is moderate,
and slow and increases the glucose level in the blood, through which we can
manage diabetics.
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