Grapes

Grapes are a powerful antioxidant.  Grapes act as a diuretic (reduce water retention).  Interestingly, grape seeds are also of nutritional benefit.  They are one of the richest sources of plant flavonoids (these act as antioxidants)

Fresh Grapes are literally the stuff of legend.  For centuries, stories have been told about the almost magical power of grapes to fight disease. Today, scientists all over the world are exploring the phytonutrients found in fresh grapes and finding vital links between fresh grape consumption and the prevention of diseases such as cancer and heart disease.

A study that appeared in the Journal of Nutrition shows that eating fresh grapes may prevent the accumulation of harmful oxidized cholesterol as well as the development of atherosclerotic lesions. Naturally occurring antioxidants in fresh grapes known as polyphenols are believed to be responsible for this beneficial impact.

One polyphenol in particular, called resveratrol, has been shown to help protect against arterial wall damage by “bad” (LDL) cholesterol. Contained in the grape’s skin, resveratrol is found in grapes, grape juice, grape jelly, and wine.

Grapes may also be potent against viruses and tumors because of their high concentration of another polyphenol tannin. A team of Canadian scientists discovered that grapes eliminated disease-forming viruses in test tubes. Tannin, a virus fighter, seems to be the reason. These tannins are absorbed directly into the intestinal tract where they do the most good.

Grapes also contain high levels of caffeic acid. This acid is a strong cancer fighting substance. Johanna Brandt tells us about her experience with grapes in her book The Grape Cure. She describes how she healed herself with a four-stage program, eating nothing but grapes. She even chewed the seeds.

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