FOOD/ HEALTH SPECIAL.................. GRAPES FOR GOOD HEALTH

GRAPES FOR GOOD HEALTH

    Popularly known as the Queen of Fruits, grapes come in three varieties — red, green and black — and are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Here are some of their health benefits...
    A popular snack, studies say that grapes help give relief from migraines. Either eat them naturally or as ripe grape juice sans any water as soon as you begin your day.
    The resveratrol present in grapes is said to reduce levels of Amyloidal-Beta peptides in Alzheimer’s patients. Grapes are also great for brain health and delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.
    Suffering from indigestion? A handful of grapes will help ease the discomfort.
    Grapes are also good for your eyes because they are rich in Lutein and Zeaxanthin — known for maintaining good eye sight.
    A compound called Pterostilbene, present in grapes helps lower cholesterol levels.
    Experts say grapes help reduce the acidity of uric acid and eliminate acid from the system — which reduces pressure on your kidneys.
    Asthmatics should consume grapes often because of the high assimilation power of the fruit, which helps to increase the level of moisture present in your lungs.
    Grapes are an ideal laxative and effective in treating constipation since they are rich in sugar, organic acid and polyose. 

SKIN BENEFITS
    Grapes contain proanthocyanidins and resveratrol — both powerful antioxidants. Applying grape seed extract on your skin protects it from harmful ultraviolet radiation by acting as a sunscreen. It also helps heal sunburned skin.
    Antioxidants and vitamin C present in grapes protect the skin from harmful effects of free radicals and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots. Rub the pulp of seedless grapes on your face for about 15 minutes and wash off.
    Grapes comprise vitamin C, which aids collagen formation, rejuvenates skin, reduces discolouration and removes toxins from the body.
    Grape seed extract is rich in vitamin E, which acts as an exfoliant while grape seed oil works as an effective moisturiser.

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