Grapes

The first mention of grapes dates back to ancient times. According to legend, grapes were the first plant planted after the flood. Images of grapes have been unearthed on Egyptian pyramids. The ancient Greeks supported a version of the divine origin of the grapes. They had a special attitude towards the god of wine and winemaking Dionysus. He was universally respected and respected.

It was previously believed that grapes are a heat-loving plant, however, modern amateur gardeners have refuted this opinion, and currently grapes are grown, including in temperate latitudes, and areas with a rather harsh climate. There are over 8, 000 varieties of this crop.

Of course, France was and is the generally recognized leader in grape cultivation. Perhaps there is no person on Earth who would not know this country as a real wine paradise. Indeed, the main purpose of grapes is to serve as raw materials for the wine industry, however, one should not forget the useful properties of grapes, which are revealed as fully as possible when consumed fresh.

Benefits of grapes

Grapes are generally recognized as a wonderful general tonic and tonic. The fruits of grapes contain organic acids, fiber, ascorbic acid, vitamin B, a variety of micro- and macronutrients. It has been found that grapes stimulate the functioning of the bone marrow, which contributes to the improvement of hematopoiesis.

Grapes are an excellent source of potassium, which indicates the benefits of grapes in cases of impaired water metabolism. One glass of grape juice contains the daily intake of vitamins of group B. Grapes are rich in vitamins C and P, which is especially good, since it is vitamin P that helps the body accumulate and absorb vitamin C. Grape juice and grapes are recommended for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, for acute inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract, bronchial asthma, as well as for various diseases of the cardiovascular system.

For those who dream of losing weight, grapes will not be very useful. The calorie content of grapes is 72 kcal. 100 gr. In order to get rid of extra pounds, it is better to get used to the help of raisins.

Damage to grapes

When eating fresh grapes, it should be remembered that it is quite poorly combined with other products, making the digestion process difficult. Therefore, in order to fully enjoy the taste and benefits of grapes, it is better to consume it separately from the main meal. Damage to grapes can also affect health. The fact is that the composition of grapes includes substances that negatively affect the state of tooth enamel, thinning and destroying it. That is why after eating grapes, the specialist recommends rinsing your mouth in order to neutralize harmful substances.