YUMI.- Grapes, those delicious fruits of the cluster of life, are commonly part of the typical tables of many countries, which are served from Christmas Eve and Christmas until the New Year, and are considered one of the most nutritious options for these holidays and also for healthaccording to well-being-oriented publications.
In reality, there are more than 8,000 varieties of grapes and harvesting them in the vineyards between the end of summer and the beginning of autumn constitutes one of the tastiest pleasures, which is why it was one of the favorite fruits of ancient Greece, according to with reports.
And although the grapes vary in color and there are green, red, black, purple, white and intense blue depending on their pigmentation, the red ones are considered unique not only for their flavor and sweetness, appropriate for making the best wines, but also because it contains more properties than works for health.
Red grapes, nutritious
Research has established that red grapes are twice as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory as green grapes, which is why they are considered “little nutritional gems packed with nutrients.”
These red fruits contain a higher concentration of the molecule resveratrol, which could be associated with a lower development of various cancer cells, in addition to containing other nutritional compounds such as vitamins C, K and B.
“Grapes provide vitamins C, K and B such as thiamine, riboflavin and B6 – they are a rich source of fiber and minerals, among which copper, potassium and iron stand out,” says the scientific nutrition advisor of the CRIS Foundation against cancer. cancer, Dr. Emilia Pardo, to InfoSalud.
In addition, red grapes reduce cholesterol, reduce uric acid, control blood pressure and “contribute to eye and skin health.”
Prevent cancer with red grapes
The Cris Contra el Cancer Foundation has developed the ‘Grapes against cancer’ campaign to highlight all the nutritional values of pink grapes instead of green ones, as well as their importance in cancer prevention.
No food can prevent cancer on its own, but a varied diet rich in plant foods can help reduce risk and increase survival.
“This is a proposal that draws attention to the high number of people who are diagnosed with a tumor in Spain –
Consume grapes in moderation at Christmas
Pardo also points out that red grapes contain sugar, which is why they have a “bad reputation.”
And although they do not seem to negatively affect blood sugar control and increase blood sugar, the specialist suggests consuming red grapes in moderation, especially if accompanied by desserts or sugary drinks. Although they are the cheapest.
Source: With information from InfoSalud-EuropaPress, haycosasmuynuestras.com
