as far as healthy snacks go it doesn't get much better than grapes they're super convenient to
pack and take with you and they taste good too best of all they're about 84 water simple meaning
you get an instant dose of hydration from munching on them grapes come in literally thousands
of different varieties and colors all of them delicious in their own unique way but what happens
to your body when you eat grapes a one cup serving of red or green grapes contains 28 percent of your
daily recommended intake for vitamin k a nutrient that's essential for bone and heart health
not only that but they're extremely low in fat sodium and cholesterol and an excellent
source of vitamin c studies have shown that eating grapes doesn't just support your physical health
but also your cognitive health one study found that when adults took a grape supplement daily
they improved their test scores for attention memory and language
grapes are incredibly versatile you can snack on them right off the vine incorporate them into
smoothies toss them into salads or even freeze them for a popsicle like treat now if you're
curious about what happens to your body when you eat grapes then keep watching the video till the
end now let's check the health benefits of eating grapes 1. your blood sugar will rise grapes pack a
whopping 23 grams of sugar per cup however this fruit is relatively low on the glycemic index
meaning they shouldn't cause your blood sugar to spike too much if you eat them in moderation
your blood sugar will increase but not as significantly as something like soda would cause
grapes also contain a compound called resveratrol which research has shown may increase insulin
sensitivity thus having a beneficial effect on your blood sugar levels 2. antioxidants will swing
into action you've heard of antioxidants right those powerful substances that defend your body
from free radical damage well grapes are chock full of them and they can help protect and repair
your cells from oxidative stress which is linked to the development of chronic diseases like cancer
heart disease and diabetes research has revealed that grapes contain over 1
600 beneficial plant compounds and since the highest concentration of antioxidants
as in the seeds and the skin it's better to eat them whole than simply drink grape juice
additionally it's also worth noting that red grapes are higher in antioxidants than green
ones because they contain anthocyanins a type of flavonoid that's responsible for their color
three inflammation in your body will go down the diversity of powerful antioxidants found
in grapes can help to reduce inflammation in the body specifically resveratrol is known to have
anti-inflammatory properties multiple studies have found that taking great powder extract can
increase the levels of anti-inflammatory compounds in your blood or they're a good source of vitamin
k and c grapes contain vitamin k and other produce which supports healthy bones and tissues
while the antioxidant vitamin c promotes healing and helps your body absorb more iron
five you'll reduce your risk of heart disease one cup of grapes contains an impressive 288
milligrams of potassium which plays a key role in lowering blood pressure not only that but studies
have shown that red grapes contain compounds that may help to reduce total and bad ldl cholesterol
the polyphenols in grapes have been shown to lower the risk of atherosclerosis hardening of
the arteries they do this of course by eliminating free radicals but also improve the function of
the tissues and help avoid ldl cholesterol from being damaged and sticking to blood vessel walls
they also help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels thus reducing blood pressure and keep
platelets from sticking together and creating clogs 6. your immune system will get a boost
grapes are a stellar source of vitamin c packing 27 of the rdi in one cup as you may
or may not know vitamin c is an essential nutrient that benefits your immune system
based on a studies it has been noted that grape skin extract can protect against the flu virus
seven eating more grapes can reduce risk of some cancers the benefits of veggies
and fruit make them no brainers when it comes to choosing meals and snacks high antioxidant
foods like grapes are linked to a lower risk of some cancers by protecting cellular dna
reducing oxidative stress and limiting reactions that initiate tumor growth and development
eight drinking grapes has benefits too as if you needed another reason to pop a bottle
the phenolic compounds in grapes are still present after they've undergone the fermentation process
aka when they become vino a whole host of research links regular wine consumption in
moderation of course to a reduced risk of chronic disease and improved health overall
as we can see grapes contain several important nutrients and powerful plant compounds that
benefit your health and quality of life isn't it true grapes are delicious and easy to add
to your diet for breakfast lunch dinner or simply as a convenient healthy snack
now that you know how beneficial grapes are why not add them to your diet