Why are grapes good for you?!?

Question

HEy yall ii have to do a report on a fruit rite so ii am doing it on grapes but i need to know why grapes are good for you like why are they healthy for you ? ? ? ? please dont give me answer as to what are they good for ! ii need WHY are they good for you . . . thanks alot

Answer 1

Grapes, like other vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables, are full of phytonutrients. This class of nutrients is separate from vitamins and minerals, but they are essential to good health. Because phytonutrients help plants defend themselves against environmental harm, scientists believe they may help the human body protect itself against some cancers, heart disease, etc.

Here is some information specific to grapes:

http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=40

Answer 2

Besides providing basic vitamins and fiber as other fruits, some research has shown the red grapes have other health benefits. For example a few years ago it was found that French and Italian people who eat a diet with lots of fat have lower cholesterol due to benefits from drinking red wine. Red wine has red grape skins. Some research indicates that red grape skins have cholesterol lowering and possible anti- oxidants effects. Also I know that some health food companies sell grape seed extracts. Try looking at a vitamin company such as GNC for more details.

Answer 3

fruit in general is good for you, mainly i think because of the vitamins/minerals they contain.

sorry i don't know more about grapes, i do know that they have a high sugar content which can be bad for diabetics

Answer 4

Grapes are good for you because they provide your body with antioxidents, nutrients, and vitamins, along with a good source of energy.

Answer 5

Grapes have antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that slow or prevent the oxidation of other chemicals. Antioxidants can cancel out the cell-damaging effects of free radicals, and people who eat fruits and vegetables rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins have a lower risk of cancer, heart disease and some neurological diseases. This observation suggested that these compounds might prevent conditions such as macular degeneration, suppressed immunity due to poor nutrition, and neurodegeneration, which are due to oxidative stress. However, despite the clear role of oxidative stress in cardiovascular disease, controlled studies using antioxidant vitamins have observed no clear reduction in the risk or progression of heart disease. This suggests that other substances in fruit and vegetables at least partially explain the better cardiovascular health of those who consume more fruit and vegetables. It is thought that oxidation of low density lipoprotein in the blood contributes to heart disease, and initial observational studies found that people taking Vitamin E supplements had a lower risk of developing heart disease. Consequently, at least seven large clinical trials were conducted to test the effects of antioxidant supplement with Vitamin E, in doses ranging from 50 to 600 mg per day. However, none of these trials found a statistically significant effect of Vitamin E on overall number of deaths or on deaths due to heart disease. While several trials have investigated supplements with high doses of antioxidants, the "Supplémentation en Vitamines et Mineraux Antioxydants" (SU.VI.MAX) study tested the effect of supplementation with doses comparable to those in a healthy diet. Over 12,500 French men and women took either low-dose antioxidants (120 mg of ascorbic acid, 30 mg of vitamin E, 6 mg of beta carotene, 100 μg of selenium, and 20 mg of zinc) or placebo pills for an average of 7.5 years. The investigators found there was no statistically significant effect of the antioxidants on overall survival, cancer, or heart disease. However, a subgroup analysis showed a 31% reduction in the risk of cancer in men, but not women. Many nutraceutical and health food companies now sell formulations of antioxidants as dietary supplements and these are widely used in industrialized countries. These supplements may include specific antioxidant chemicals, like resveratrol (from grape seeds), combinations of antioxidants, like the "ACES" products that contain beta carotene (provitamin A), vitamin C, vitamin E and Selenium, or speciality herbs that are known to contain antioxidants such as green tea and jiaogulan. Although some levels of antioxidant vitamins and minerals in the diet are required for good health, there is considerable doubt as to whether antioxidant supplementation is beneficial, and if so, which antioxidant(s) are beneficial and in what amounts.

Answer 6

its a fruit fruits are healthey they have vitamins an do not eat to much

Answer 7

because they are a fruit

Answer 8

Cuz they are full of deliciousness!!!!!!!! and they are a good part of your fruit group!

Answer 9

well...like all fruits, their healthy

Answer 10

because they help the digest system.