There is no doubt that grapes have many and varied benefits, including lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, maintaining brain health, and others.
But which type is more useful? Dark or light grapes?
In this context, the Russian nutrition expert, Nuria Dianova, revealed that dark grapes contain more beneficial substances compared to green grapes.
Antioxidants and flavonoids
In an interview with local media, she pointed out that dark-colored grapes contain a high percentage of antioxidants and flavonoids, which protect the body from the negative consequences of poor nutrition.
She explained that eating grapes does not help treat various chronic diseases, but it is able to support the health status of the body, pointing out that dark grapes contain a high percentage of antioxidants, which help prolong the body’s youth and slow down inflammatory processes.
Eat it with its seeds
She also added that “thanks to the fact that grapes contain polyphenols, cholesterol levels are lowered and the risk of cholesterol plaques accumulating. Therefore, grapes can be considered a good way to prevent atherosclerosis.”
And Dianova added that sometimes grapes can be eaten with their seeds, as following chewing them well, the body gets more useful nutrients, but she stressed that those who suffer from diabetes and fatty liver disease should avoid eating grapes.
While she concluded, “The problem is that grapes contain a high percentage of fructose, so it is not recommended to eat more than 100 grams at a time. It is preferable to eat grapes as a snack. It can also be eaten with nuts or cottage cheese, which prevents high sugar level.” acutely in the blood.
