Guide For Physical Benefits And Calories In Grapes, By The Numbers

By Arold Augustin


The alluring sweetness and minimal calories in grapes make them one of the few healthy natural foods that people actually crave to eat. Due to an overwhelmingly high content of water and very low saturated fats, they make for excellent dietary supplements. This is just one out of a big list of health benefits provided by the little grape.

Based on the variety and size, one grape will have between 2-4 calories. The FDA estimate is that a cupful (about 92g) is equivalent to 60 or so calories. This low calorie count ensures a classification as a health fruit, notwithstanding the relatively high amount of carbohydrates.

As far as calories in grapes are concerned the color doesn't seem to matter. On the other hand, acting as antioxidants are the flavonoids which create the rich purple color of some grapes. These are useful for maintenance of the heart. They keep it healthy and free of blockages and clots. Red grapes have a dietary antioxidant fiber that appears to possess an amazing ability to reduce blood pressure and fight cholesterol.

The seeded type will have more calories than the seedless one. Dried, frozen and canned grapes all have differing counts. The canned ones include sweeteners, unless they have been kept immersed in water. The count for raisins is four times as high as a normal and fresh grape.

The calories in grape juices have to take into consideration additives and other ingredients. The same considerations apply while drinking wine, with a few additional caveats. Most wines provide quite a few medicinal benefits, but the intake has to be kept within a daily limit to avoid diseases such as obesity, addiction to alcohol, and diabetes.

Ninety percent of each fresh grape is water. The remainder is a small but very powerful pack of nutrients. This includes a lot of Vitamin C and minerals such as iron and calcium. Grapes are good for all things from constipation to migraines. They help with indigestion, controlling asthma, kidney disorders, and cataracts, plus lowering blood cholesterol.

The extra moisture the lungs are able to retain because of regular grape intake helps ease asthma symptoms. Regular consumption of grapes will similarly reduce acid levels, thus reducing the strain on the kidneys. The progress of a neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer's can be slowed down by regular and significant grape intake, which helps the brain function at higher levels than normal.

A valid concern that many people have about grapes is the amount of sugar they contain. Grapes come with a big dose of carbohydrates. Part of this is in a dietary fiber form. The remaining is completely sugar, so eating grapes should be monitored when people are struggling with obesity or diabetes. This is a reason grapes probably will not be listed on a low-carbohydrate diet.

While they may not be very helpful for weight-loss programs, the low calories in grapes combined with the exceedingly high nutrient content makes them ideal for improving physical and mental fitness and health. Regular consumption leads to higher energy levels and improved metabolism. It also helps build a stronger immunity system.




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