Health Benefits of Grapes
The following information states the major nutrients found in grapes. It also reveals
research findings on the health benefits of eating grapes.
The following information states the major nutrients found in grapes. It also reveals
research findings on the health benefits of eating grapes.
concentration of flavonoids. Grape seed extracts are rich in flavonoids known as
procyanolic oligomers, and have been widely used in treating varicose veins and other
venous disorders. These flavonoids are very powerful antioxidants and have been
shown to reverse atherosclerosis. In France grapes and grape products, such as
wine, are consumed far more than they are in America. Studies have shown that
even though the French eat a diet high in saturated fats and cholesterol they have a
lower risk of heat disease than Americans.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
procyanolic oligomers, and have been widely used in treating varicose veins and other
venous disorders. These flavonoids are very powerful antioxidants and have been
shown to reverse atherosclerosis. In France grapes and grape products, such as
wine, are consumed far more than they are in America. Studies have shown that
even though the French eat a diet high in saturated fats and cholesterol they have a
lower risk of heat disease than Americans.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
The nutritional benefits of grapes
are similar to those found in
other berries. To receive the
most nutrients from grapes, it's
recommended that the seeds are
also consumed. Grapes are
very good sources of
manganese and are also good
sources of thiamin,vitamin B6,
riboflavin, vitamin C, and
potassium.
They are an excellent source of
health promoting flavonoids.
Usually, the stronger the color of
the grape, the higher the
are similar to those found in
other berries. To receive the
most nutrients from grapes, it's
recommended that the seeds are
also consumed. Grapes are
very good sources of
manganese and are also good
sources of thiamin,vitamin B6,
riboflavin, vitamin C, and
potassium.
They are an excellent source of
health promoting flavonoids.
Usually, the stronger the color of
the grape, the higher the
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