Grapes have been thought to explain the "French Paradox", because the French consume diets that are high in saturated fat and cholesterol as Americans do, but have substantially lower risk of heart disease than Americans.
WHY GRAPES?! RESVERATROL IS WHY:
Resveratrol belongs to a group of compounds called phytoalexins that plants produce in self-defense against environmental stressors, like bad weather or attacks by insects and microorganisms.
When consumed fresh, the resveratrol in grapes acts as an antioxidant and has shown to reduce the buildup of plaque in the arteries, which also reduces the risk of atherosclerosis.
Resveratrol has been proven to have some anticancer effects and anti-inflammatory actions, and is most amply found in, and absorbed from, fresh grapes.
Grapes are also good sources of manganese, B6, thiamine, riboflavin, potassium and vitamin C.
Aside from the unparalleled benefit to brain function that whole food carbohydrates offer, and grapes contain, they are an incredible energy food and can help improve digestion and nutrient absorption.
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