Autumn is the season when grapes are ripe again. There are many kinds of grapes on the market, with different tastes. The colors are red, green, black, etc., and the sizes and shapes are also different. All kinds of grapes are placed together like a block jewel,it is very tempting.
Grapes generally grow in clusters, with a thin skin on the pulp and a thin frost on the skin, and some varieties have no seeds. Grapes can be eaten raw as fruit or made into raisins. Grapes are bright in color, delicious in taste, and have high nutritional value. Because grapes are colorful, juicy and delicious, and rich in nutrients, they are also known as "crystal pearls".
1. Relieve fatigue
The sugar content of grape fruit is 10% to 30%, and it contains a variety of trace elements. The content of potassium, magnesium, calcium and other minerals in grapes is very high. Most of these mineral ions exist in the form of organic acid salts, which can effectively maintain the human body ion balance, eating grapes regularly can improve human health and treat neurasthenia and excessive fatigue.
2. Anti-aging
Grapes contain a lot of anthocyanins and flavonoids. These two substances are powerful antioxidants, which have the function of fighting free radicals in the body and have a significant anti-aging effect. Eating grapes often can also reduce skin wrinkles. It can also effectively relieve vision deterioration, which is why it is liked by many people.
3. Prevention of blood clots
Scientists have found that grapes can prevent thrombosis better than aspirin, and can reduce the cohesion of platelets, which has a certain effect on preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The small molecular structure of proanthocyanidins in grapes can provide and strengthen the antioxidant function in the brain, prevent the lesions and aging of brain cells, and reduce the risk of senile dementia.
4. Beauty and skin care
Grapes contain oil, water-soluble B vitamins and various minerals, which are very soft and warm to the skin. Grape polyphenols contained in grapes have the function of resisting and scavenging free radicals in the body, and have a significant anti-aging effect. The antioxidant function is several times higher than that of vitamin E and vitamin C, and it is the best antioxidant.
Although there are many kinds of grapes and good taste, there are still some things that we need to pay attention to when eating grapes. It and some things are not suitable for eating at the same time. Let's take a look at some taboos that need to be kept in mind when eating grapes.
1. The grapes should be cleaned thoroughly
If you like to eat grapes, remember to clean the grapes thoroughly. There may be residual dirt on the grape skin, and the grape skin will inevitably come into your mouth, which will not be good for your health. A good way to remember is to soak the grapes in salt water for 10 minutes, and the dirt remaining on the surface will be cleaned up.
2. Don't eat grapes after eating seafood
Eating fruits such as grapes, hawthorn, pomegranate, and persimmon while eating seafood will cause vomiting, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms, because these fruits contain tannic acid, which will solidify and precipitate when it encounters the protein in seafood,and then it will form indigestible substances.
3. Do not eat too much grapes
Due to the high sugar content of grapes, people with diabetes should pay special attention to avoiding grapes. Pregnant women should beware of diabetes during pregnancy, so pregnant women should eat grapes in moderation. It is advisable to eat aquatic products at an interval of 4 hours after eating grapes, so as to prevent the tannic acid in grapes and the calcium in aquatic products from forming substances that are difficult to absorb and affect health.