5 Benefits of Grapes that are Rarely Known

Grapes are certainly no stranger to Indonesia. From red to black grapes, you can easily find them in markets and supermarkets. There are several types of wine with different sizes and tastes. Apart from being eaten directly, grapes are often processed into other types of food, such as raisins, wine, grapeseed oil, and others.

The benefits of grapes are very diverse, because they contain lots of important nutrients needed for the body. Launching from The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 100 grams of grapes, either red grapes or green grapes, contain nutrients, namely:
Energy: 69 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18.1 grams
Protein: 0.72 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
Fiber: 0.9 grams
Vitamin C: 3.2 mg
Vitamin K: 14.6 mcg
Vitamin B1: 0.069 mg
Vitamin B2: 0.07 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.086 mg
Potassium: 191 mg
Copper: 0.127 mg
Manganese: 0.071 mg
Phosphorus: 20 mg

1. Prevent Cancer
   The content of grapes can help prevent cancer. According to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, grapes are a fruit that is rich in antioxidants and also contains resveratrol which is proven to prevent and stop cancer of the breast, liver, stomach and lymphatic system. In a study in the journal Annals of the National Institute of Hygiene, it is proven that resveratrol can reduce inflammation and act as an antioxidant to prevent the spread of cancer cells in the body.

2. Prevent Diabetes
   Even though grapes have a high sugar content, grapes have a low glycemic index, which is at 53. In addition, the resveratrol substance in this fruit makes the benefits of grapes able to reduce blood sugar. Resveratrol has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity which can help the body lower blood sugar levels. Regulating blood sugar levels from time to time is what can be trusted to prevent diabetes.

3. improve brain health
   Grapes are believed to improve how the brain works by improving memory, increasing concentration and also being able to improve mood. In research in Frontiers in Pharmacology involving studies on 11 healthy adults by consuming 250 mg of grape supplements regularly every day for 12 weeks can improve cognitive test scores that measure the level of concentration, memory and language. In addition, the benefits of grapes for brain health are also evident from the presence of compounds in grapes that can prevent Alzheimer's disease

4. keeps you young
   The benefits of grapes for the health of this one are sure to please Moms. Apart from being useful for various diseases, apparently the benefits of grapes for beauty are believed to be able to slow down aging and make the face look youthful. Resveratrol in grapes has also been shown to stimulate sirtuins which are often associated with longevity. Sirtuin itself is a type of protein that functions to protect body cells from damage. In addition, sirtuins are believed to affect the body's ability to burn fat, produce energy and increase the body's metabolism.

5. remove acne scars
   Vitamin C in green grapes can increase the production of collagen which is responsible for the growth of new cells, tissues and ligaments. Thus, acne scars on the face can disappear gradually if consumed regularly.