Do Grapes Hold the Key to Longevity?
Numerous studies have demonstrated that various dietary agents can help tremendously when it comes to a number of diseases and serious health conditions. Fruits and vegetables represent an untapped reservoir of various nutritive phytochemicals with potential cancer-reducing and cholesterol-lowering abilities.
Grapes are a rich source of the antioxidant resveratrol. A number of studies show that resveratrol has the potential to possibly stop cancer from starting in the breast, liver, stomach and lymphatic system.
“The grape’s skin has the most resveratrol, so leave the skin intact,” said Lindsay Wohlford, dietician.
Polyphenols and other phytochemicals can also reduce and help control blood sugar levels and blood pressure levels, and reduce chronic inflammation – another risk factor for heart disease. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, the anticancer potential of grape seed extract and other grape-based products was analysed.
Excerpted from News Concerns
