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Beneficial Grapes

March 25, 2009


rapes are widely known as wine fruits. There are two main varieties of grapes – white and black. But little did we know that it has many other benefits too. It is not just a fruit to make drinks like wine and champagne, but it has many other functions too. Grapes are rich springs of flavonoids. This gives the vibrant purplish color to grapes. The stronger the color,  the higher the flavonoid content.

Nutritional value of 100gms of grapes:

Vitamin A: 80 I.U.
Vitamin B: Thiamine .06 mg.;
Vitamin C: 4 mg.
Calcium: 17 gm.
Phosphorus: 21 mg.
Fat: 1.4 gm.
Carbohydrates: 14.9 gm.
Protein: 1.4 gm.
Calories: 70

It is believed that intake of grapes can reduce body mass. It is recommended not to obese people alone, but also those who are in need of depurative diet. Those who suffer from rheumatic illness, kidney problems, arthritis malfunction of circulatory system are recommended intake of grapes.

It is an excellent blood and body builder; also a quick source of energy.

Grape juice is effortlessly digested and is also called the “nectar of the gods”. It is very supportive in cases of constipation, gout, rheumatism, skin and liver disorders.

This fruit is also called “the queen of fruits”. Its alkaline nature helps significantly to lessen the acidity of the uric acid. It lends a helping hand in aiding the exclusion of the acid from the system, thus assisting the kidneys greatly.

Reports reveal that grape juice, red wines and raisin tea show tough antiviral activity against polio virus, herpes simplex virus.

It helps in reducing platelet cluster and dangerous blood clots.

Intake of grape juice by children on regular basis helps in removing their constipation problems. Grape juice is beneficial in curing their stomach aches.

Regular intake of grapes helps in preventing loss of appetite.

Grapes are best in curing urinary infections.


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