Do you know that coronary heart disease occurs when plaque is accumulated on the walls of the arteries? As a result, there is a blockage of the vessels carrying blood, which often leads to a heart attack or stroke.
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition indicates that consuming fresh grapes inhibits the storage of oxidized cholesterol. Fresh grapes contain natural antioxidants or polyphenols, which is believed to protect against heart ailments.
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Resveratrol is a polyphenol, which provides protection against arterial wall damage due to (LDL) cholesterol. Resveratrol is present in grape's skin, but also found in grape juice, jelly, and wine. It is also believed that grapes also protect from tumors and viruses. This is because they contain huge quantity of another polyphenol called as tannin.
In addition, grapes also contain good amount of caffeic acid, which offers strong defense against cancer.
Many doctors believe that regular consumption of grapes helps in preventing from various diseases. Grapes are also believed to have anti-ageing properties and helps in reducing weight too. In fact red wine seems to offer many health benefits.
Since olden times, grapes have been used to treat metabolism disorders, kidney liver, and lung or heart disorders. Grapes provides immediate relief if you are suffering from hypertension or high blood pressure. While eating grapes makes you stronger, and are extremely beneficial for people suffering from anemia, high acidity, chronic insomnia and constipation.
Those in the first stage of tuberculosis are highly recommended to include grapes in their diet. Eat raisins if you have cough or ulcers in your mouth. They also benefit people suffering from bladder disorders or hemorrhoids.
Health Benefits of Eating Grapes
Sandra Rathbun is a health and nutrition expert, who also owns a blog on fruits and their benefits. She regularly writes articles on acai berries and blue berries.