Most people find it difficult to stop themselves from eating delicious fruit like grapes. And the good news is that eating this fruit is very beneficial for health.
A Western New England University study found that eating 2 cups of grapes per day can reduce the risk of fatty liver disease. The researchers discovered that eating grapes causes changes in the genetic system that are beneficial for health.
Similarly, the habit of eating grapes also helps in increasing the life span.
The study further revealed that for people who eat a high-fat diet, if they add grapes to their diet, the number of antioxidant genes increases and the average life expectancy can increase by 4 to 5 years.
According to researchers, eating this fruit also changes the functions of genes in the brain, which are beneficial for the mind.
Grapes are a fruit that also alters metabolism, making it easier to maintain a healthy weight, he said.
Nutrition Facts includes in the Grapes
Sources include: USDA
| Amount Per 1 grape (2.4 g)1 cup (92 g)100 grams100 grams |
| Calories 67 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0.4 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat 0.1 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2 mg | 0% |
| Potassium 191 mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber 0.9 g | 3% |
| Sugar 16 g | |
| Protein 0.6 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6% | Calcium | 1% |
| Iron | 1% | Vitamin D | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5% | Cobalamin | 0% |
| Magnesium | 1% |
| *Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
