Savoring the Harvest of Grapes
By ecobusiness
@ecobusiness (9)
United States
March 15, 2010 9:13pm CST
The history of grapes dates back as probaly the oldest cultivated plant. In fact, grapes have been found in Egyptian tombs and during the pre-Christ era. Maybe the long time history of grapes as much to do with the many health benefits of grapes? The botantical name for grapes is "namily vitaceae", with over 10,000 varieties throughout the world. The benefits of this global fruit can be found in grape juice and in the fresh fruit.
Grapes are rich in Vitamin A, C,and B6. While some grape varieties have ample of minerals, such as iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, folate, maganense, and copper. Besides the vitamin and mineral benefits, there are phytonutrients in black grapes, called anthocyanins. Overall benefits include: better brain function; bone and skeletal formation; white and red blood cell formation; promoting electrolytes within our muscles; lowers blood pressure; prevention of heart and kidney disorders; regulates sugar levels; and prevention of cervical, colon, and prostate cancer.
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@randomarts09 (1405)
• Indonesia
22 Apr 13
Grapes are my favorite thing to eat, no more constipation for me. The health benefits of grapes include its ablity to treat constipation, indigestion, fatigue, kidney disorders, macular degeneration and prevention of cataract. Grapes, one of the most delicious fruits, are rich sources of vitamins A, C, B6 and folate in addition to essential minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and selenium.
Grapes contain flavonoids that are very powerful antioxidants, which can reduce the damage caused by free radicals and slacken ageing.Grapes, owing to their high nutrient content, play an important role in ensuring a healthy and robust life.
@DavidReedy (2378)
• United States
23 Mar 10
I can't say much about this post... I like grapes. Grew a vine as a kid. We had red and green varieties. Love em all.
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
16 Mar 10
Grapes is one of my favorite fruits. If not for the price of it I would buy it regularly in our grocery every week. So to satisfy my taste buds I usually buy a about a small bunch that would last for one day meal. I really love it and would love to make it a habit that I eat once in a while. I know of its nutritional benefits but I appreciate the taste more than the nutritional benefits.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
16 Mar 10
Wow, 10,000 varieties! I was not aware that there are so many varietiesI had some red and white grapes from Chile tonight. I love grapes, especially the Muscat from Italy and the blue grapes from Ontario. Nice to know how good they are for our health. That's grapes! 
@pabreen (237)
• Philippines
17 Mar 10
For fitness and health I agree that grapes are good source of antioxidants, and these antioxidants combats free radicals that causes the depletion of our immune
system. And if we have a weak immune system that's where we feel different kinds of illness. Aside from the good taste of this fruit, It is always nice to add this to our diet for a healthy living.
