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The grapeshas been cultivated for thousands of years and has been revered by several ancient civilizations for its use in winemaking.
There are many types of grapes, including green, red, black, yellow and pink of different varieties. This fruit is grown in temperate climates around the world, including southern Europe, Africa, Australia and North and South America.
Grapes offer rich health benefits due to their high content of nutrients and antioxidants.
Grapes in our country and our climate is the most favorable for consumption and processing in the autumn months of September, October and early November. Then it is the sweetest, richest in substances and vitamins C and K.
It is a rich antioxidant and can even replace one of the daily snacks because it is nutritious enough. It is best grapes to be consumed at least 15 minutes before a main meal, like everyone else. fruit.
Antioxidants are compounds found in plants. They help repair the damage to your cells caused by free radicals - harmful molecules that cause oxidative stress. Oxidative stress has been linked to several chronic diseases, including diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
The grapes is high in a number of powerful antioxidant compounds. In fact, more than 1,600 beneficial plant compounds have been identified in this fruit.
The highest concentration of antioxidants is found in the skin and seeds of the grapes. For this reason, much of the research on grapes has been done using seed or skin extracts.
Red grapes contain a larger number of antioxidants due to the anthocyanins that give them color. Antioxidants in grapes remain present even after fermentation, which is why red wine is also high in these compounds.
One of the antioxidants in this fruit is resveratrol, which is classified as a polyphenol.
Numerous studies have been conducted on its benefits, showing that resveratrol protects against heart disease, lowers blood sugar and prevents the development of cancer.
Grapes also contain vitamin C, beta-carotene, quercetin, lutein, lycopene and ellagic acid, which are also powerful antioxidants. In addition, it has been proven that grapes with their ingredients can protect against some cancers and formations. It is also beneficial for heart health, lowers blood pressure due to the richness of potassium in it.
Grape diets, and in particular resveratrol intake, help lower cholesterol. Helps bone health, memory and even better mood.
The grapes there are downsides of course. Excessive consumption can lead to gastritis, ulcers and stomach problems, because both the peel, seeds and juice are useful, and with their acidity and sugar could cause you some discomfort.
For that eat grapes in moderation, as long as it is tasty and as long as it is useful. The recommended daily ration of grapes, given by doctors and nutritionists, is a glass of 300 grams of grapes.
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