Grapes are popularly called as the queen of fruits and are categorized into three variants based on their color – red, green and black / blues. All grapes varieties contain beneficial compounds, mainly polyphenols – which protect our heart, improve circulation, and help lower cholesterol – and have antifungal properties and most of this are found in grapes skin.  

Grapes are low calorie fruit, made of about 80% water and are a good source of potassium. It is also excellent source of micro – nutrients like copper, iron and manganese, all of which are important in the formation and strength of the bones.  Adding   grapes into your diet on a regular basis can prevent the onset of age – related conditions like osteoporosis.

Grapes not only packed with flavonoids and minerals, but vitamins as well!   the  high  level of vitamin C , K and A  in grapes give you a healthy boost  , particularly your immune system . Resveratrol, another antioxidant present  in  all  grapes  prevents cancer , degenerative nerve disease  and viral infection.

Thus , grapes play a significant role in preventing a number of health problems .

”Enjoy grapes and be healthy”

 

Did you know?

Over 70% of world grapes production is used for wine , 27% is for fresh fruit  and 2% for dried fruit .

 

 

Nutritive value per 100gm:

Calories – 67kcal

Carbs – 17g

Protein – 0.6g

Fat – Trace