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Grapes
Humans have known grapes for thousands of years, planted and harvested their vines to use in many medical and nutritional fields, and because it was characterized by specific seasons in climatically temperate regions, humans have preserved grapes to benefit from it in other seasons. Most crops are used for its preparation, as 7.2 trillion gallons are produced annually. As for its history, a study conducted on the remains of wine found in the tombs of King Tutankhamun's tomb have found that ancient Egyptians used red grapes.And green in the period between (1332 - 1322 BC), as well as grapes were found in the books of the Romans and other ancient civilizations that benefited from all its forms and varieties that number up to 8000 different varieties, and even that these civilizations benefited from the different stages of its growth, which have been proven recently Different components of grapes (fruit and seed) in terms of the proportions of phenolic compounds, acids, and sugar in different stages, as they differ in the first grapes stages from them in the ripening stage. Perhaps this great diversity in the types of grapes and distinguish each variety from the other by the texture, color, or taste made it One of the most famous fruits around the world.
Benefits of grapes
Eating different types of vegetables and fruits has a close relationship to reducing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other diseases. Many studies have found that increasing consumption of foods with plant sources such as: grapes are enough to reduce the risk of obesity and related diseases, and grapes contain Several components make it more important than others for our health, which led to it being called Superfood, but more research is still needed to prove the various benefits of grapes.
- Benefits of grapes for cancer
- Benefits of grapes for heart disease
According to a study conducted on animals, it was found that Quercetin in grapes, which is one of the types of flavonoids that are considered a natural anti-inflammatory, reduces the risk of atherosclerosis, and it protects against damage caused by harmful cholesterol (LDL), as well as Quercetin is believed to have an additional anti-carcinogenic effect, but this effect still needs studies to be done in humans to prove it.
The high content of phenols in grapes also reduces cardiovascular disease (CVD) by preventing platelet regeneration and reducing blood pressure by anti-inflammatory mechanisms. As for the potassium and fiber contained in the grapes, it also increases the health of The heart, as the best thing that a person can do to keep his heart healthy is to make a change in his diet so that he consumes more food that contains potassium and reduces the food that contains sodium . According to one study, people who consumed 4069 mg of potassium daily were less likely At risk of death Outputs for ischemic diseases of the heart or ischemic heart disease (49%) compared to those who consumed less than 1000 mg of potassium per day, and the increase in the amount of potassium per day is not only related to heart and arterial diseases, but rather reduces the risk of thrombi, and protects the loss of muscle mass, and maintain the density of minerals in the bones , as they reduce the form kidney stones.
- Benefits of grapes for high blood pressure
As mentioned above, potassium has several positive effects on the health of the body, which means that consuming a small amount of potassium is a factor that increases the risk of high blood pressure just like an increase in sodium consumption, and from here it is advised to eat grapes for patients with blood pressure because of its effect on Repairing the damage caused by increasing sodium in the body, it is worth noting that, according to a survey conducted by the National Institute for Health and Nutrition Examination, less than 2% of adults in America were taking the recommended amount of potassium daily, which means that most people do not take enough Potassium
- Benefits of grapes for constipation
Grapes contain the fibers necessary to reduce constipation, and water forms a large percentage of its content, so eating grapes and other fruits that contain a large amount of water such as watermelon, and the melon helps to keep the body hydrated, and maintains the bowel movement naturally.
- Benefits of grapes for allergies
Because of the anti-inflammatory effect of quercetin, grapes can help relieve symptoms of allergic reactions including runny nose, tear eyes, and chills, but no human studies have been done to prove this theory yet. [1] Benefits of grape for diabetes A cohort study, published in the British Medical Journal in 2013, found that eating some fruits (not juice) reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adults, and during the period in which the study was conducted, 6.5% of the participants In the study of diabetes, researchers found that consuming 3 portions of grapes, cranberries, raisins, apples , or pears reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 7%.
- Benefits of grapes for diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy
Some studies have indicated that the Resveratrol compound in grapes may protect against diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy, where a significant improvement has been observed when trying this compound on animals for two weeks, and researchers have also found that resveratrol may be useful in treating Alzheimer's disease, relieving hot flashes, and mood swings associated with menopause, and also helps in regulating blood sugar level, but studies are still needed on a large sample of people to confirm these results.
Nutritional information
Grapes contain many vitamins and minerals, as well as fibers that help to feel full, and here comes the nutritional information contained in one cup of grapes, which is equivalent to 151 grams:
Calories
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104 calories
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Carbohydrates
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27.33 g
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Protein
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1.09 g
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Fats
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0.24 g
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Fibers
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1.4 g
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Vitamin A
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10 micro grams
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Potassium
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288 mg
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Iron
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0.54 mg
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Folate
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3 micro grams
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