Health and Beauty Benefits of Green Grapes

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - 11pm

Author by Rezza Kirom

Fresh green grapes, with many benefits. Image: ©AradBranding

Mainhealth - If you enjoy the taste of this fruit, we recommend you take a few minutes to learn about the properties of grapes. Your health, nutrition and beauty will benefit from eating more of this fruit, which by the way, is in season. The grape is a round, small, juicy berry fruit that grows in clusters of up to more than a hundred fruits grouped together. Native to the Caucasus and Western Asia, it is said to have been harvested as far back as the Paleolithic era. It is important to know that grapes begin to ripen depending on the varieties and growing areas, i.e. from mid-summer to early winter.

Properties of Grapes

Here are the properties of grapes. Image: ©MedicalXpress

• The composition of grapes may vary slightly depending on whether they are green, red or black grapes. In general, they contain carbohydrates, vitamins B6, folic acid, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, phytonutrients such as resveratrol and flavonoids.

• Flavonoids, including catechin, quercetinand anthocyanin, promote blood flow in the arteries and fight arteriosclerosis.

• Resveratrol, anthocyanins and the other antioxidants present protect against the development of certain types of cancer, such as prostate and colon cancer.

• Flavonoid antioxidants are characterized by reducing the damage that free radicals cause in the eyes, so they can prevent the development of cataracts, among other eye problems.

• It is a fruit recommended for its diuretic effect, beneficial in cases of gout, kidney stones, hypertension and other ailments associated with fluid retention.

• Grapes have two chemical compounds that help to control cholesterol very well; petrostilbene and saponins, which prevent the absorption of cholesterol in the digestive system.

• They have a laxative property, and can be useful in treatments for chronic constipation, since their compounds improve the functions of the intestinal and stomach muscles.

• Resveratrol is a compound present in all parts of the fruit that contributes to slow the aging process in the skin. It is a great healing agent and a great protection against skin aggressions, especially those caused by the sun and pollution. Grape seed extract, rich in vitamin E, can be used on the skin to remove the top layer of dead cells and leave it smoother.

• Grapes are natural antioxidants that increase blood circulation in the scalp, thus helping hair growth.

• Grape seed oil can fight seborrheic dermatitis, so it could be used to eliminate dandruff.

What is the Best Way to Include Grapes in Your Diet?

1. Like many fruits, grapes are best eaten with the skin on, and can be included in salads.
2. Black grapes have a higher amount of phytonutrients, both in the seed and in the skin.

Note: Avoid consuming grapes with Warfarin, a drug for blood clotting, it can increase its effect and cause bleeding.