Black Seedless Grapes And Health Benefits Of Grapes

Grapes can be red, green or purplish black. Juicy and fresh, grape fruits can make for a delicious snack or can be used in desserts as toppings. Apart from being a flavorful fruit, grapes can also be used to make wines. There are plenty of health benefits of eating grapes and these can be attributed to flavonoids. Flavonoids are phytochemicals that give the grapes a deep color and make it juicy.

Grapes have flavonoids, which have compounds called quercitin and another compound called resveratrol. These two compounds reduce the clumping of platelets and prevent blood clots. These compounds also protect the LDL cholesterol from the damage caused by free radicals.

Thus, these reduce the risk of heart disease in people. Research has also shown that the phenolic compounds in grape skins, controls protein tyrosine kinases, which are enzymes that regulate cells. These also suppress the protein formation that constricts blood vessels.

Grapes Nutritional Value• Grapes help in the flexibility of the heart muscles. These reduce the growth of cardiac fibroblasts and prevent them from changing into myofibroblasts.

• Saponins in grape skins are said to bind and stop the absorption of cholesterol. Red and white wines have a percentage of saponins.

• Pterostilbene is another compound in grapes that are antioxidants that fight cancer and also lower cholesterol.

• Grapes contain polyphenols and tannins, which combat cancer and lower the levels of cholesterol.

• The antioxidant properties in grapes are good for flushing out toxins from your body.

• Proanthocyanidin is a compound in grape seeds that helps to strengthen the capillaries; reduces inflammation in tissues and prevents leakage. This particular compound in the seed is aid to prevent damage of the liver and improves the vision of older people.

• Grapes are supposed to be a good antidote for alcoholism.

• Grapes also fight migraines.

• The polyphenols in grapes can protect elastin fibers and collagen in the skin, which resist free radicals.

• The fatty acids in grapes can breathe life into lifeless hair.

• Grape seeds contain a high concentration of fatty acids which inject vitality into lifeless hair.

• Grapes are said to cut down the risk of hypertension-related death.

• The properties in grapes also prevent breast, liver, lung and prostrate cancers.

• Health benefits of green grapes include reduction of inflammation that happens during COPD.

• Grapes also prevent macular degeneration.

Black Grapes:

You can categorize grapes according to their color: black grapes, green grapes, and red grapes. Grapes are available in both American and European varieties. Some are specifically used for making grape juices or wines, and others are dried and packaged to be sold as dry fruit products. Further, some are sold as table grapes to be consumed as fruit or as an ingredient in French or Mediterranean cooking.

A quick glance at the nutritional values of grapes shows its benefits. Grapes contain a high percentage of manganese and potassium as well as other vitamins such as vitamins B1, B6, and C. Also, grapes benefits are multiplied when you consider that a single serving of this fruit contains only 61 calories.

However, what makes grapes, black grapes in particular, good for health is the antioxidant properties of this fruit. Black grapes contain three kinds of polyphenols, namely, flavanoid, phenolic acid, and resveratrol. Flavanoids are responsible for the dark hue of grapes. The darker the variety, the more the concentration of flavanoids you would find. This may be why black grapes are used more often for health reasons as compared to other varieties.

Grapes benefits:

Healthy heart: The flavanoids in grapes may prevent occurrence of blood clots and promote heart health by lowering the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack. It also strengthens the heart wall and maintains flexibility of the heart muscles.

Lower cholesterol:Resveratrol, another polyphenol in black grapes, promotes health by lowering the risk of high cholesterol. LDL cholesterol tends to oxidize due to the action of free radicals in the human body. This damage can cause a spike in your cholesterol levels. Luckily, resveratrol fights the damage caused by free radicals and keeps the arteries plaque free. It is also responsible for the free flow of blood and oxygen to the brain cells.

Anti-aging properties: Antioxidants in black grapes contain anti-aging properties, and research shows that it may even help increase life span.

Cancer-fighting properties:Many of the polyphenols in grapes may help battle cell damage, especially in the case of lung, prostrate, or breast cancer. This is good news for women who are at a risk for developing breast cancer due to imbalance in estrogen levels. The phytonutrients in grapes can reduce the risk of cancers and tumors.

Microbe and germ-fighting properties: Grape juice maybe recommended to individuals on a cleansing or detoxifying diet. Interestingly, the maximum benefits are derived from the thin skin or seeds of grapes rather than the fleshy pulp.

Fights Alzheimer’s: Polyphenols in grapes are also responsible for fighting signs of aging such as brain cell activity. Continuing studies show positive results that individuals who eat grapes or drink wine in moderation may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Research indicates that grapes and products made from grapes such as grape juice and red wine may be beneficial for overall health. However, since red wine does contain alcohol content, it is best consumed in moderation. Pregnant women and individuals with existing heart or medical conditions should avoid wine and alcohol.

Black Grapes Face Mask

Grape seeds contain resveratrol, flavonoid and tannin which are excellent anti-oxidants for skin whitening. Such anti-oxidant from fruits is good at toning and tightening skin.

Skin of black grape comprises most of the nutrients of a grape. Generally speaking, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin B1, B2, B6 and C are major nutrients of grapes. There is also a huge amount of amino acids contained in grapes. Amino acid is essential building blocks for proteins and hence body cells.

How to Use Black Grapes as a Face Mask for Skin Whitening

I usually like to make black grapes juice at home. After extracting juice, I get the pulp containing skin of grapes and seeds. Since these contain high amount of iron, vitamins, and antioxidants, I use this pulp directly on to my skin without adding anything to it. It refreshes, tones, and rejuvenates the skin and helps in lightening the skin tone also.

One thing to be careful is that broken grape seeds can be “abrasive” and you have to be very careful and try not to rub like a scrub.