GREEN GRAPE

Grapes contain many important vitamins and minerals, including more than one-quarter of the RDIs for vitamins C and K.Grapes are high in antioxidants, beneficial plant compounds that may protect against chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease.Grapes contain many beneficial plant compounds, such as resveratrol, that may protect against various types of cancer, including colon cancer and breast cancer.Compounds in grapes and red wine may protect against heart disease. Grapes may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.Though grapes are high in sugar, they have a low glycemic index. Additionally, compounds in grapes may protect against high blood sugar.Grapes contain several compounds, such as resveratrol, lutein and zeaxanthin, that may protect against common eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.Grapes contain several compounds that have shown beneficial effects against certain bacteria, viruses and yeast infections.