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01/14/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Grapes: Versatile fruit with health benefits
Grapes are berries that grow on a vine. Because of their versatility, variety and portability, grapes are popular all over the world. More than 72 million tons of grapes are grown annually around the globe – more than bananas, oranges or apples. Grapes can be crimson, black, dark blue, yellow, green, orange and pink. They grow in […]
09/21/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
A balancing act for Alzheimer’s: Researchers explore resveratrol’s antioxidant effects and the risks of alcohol consumption
People battling with Alzheimer’s disease may have heard of resveratrol, a natural compound found in grapes. Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells against oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds that can be harmful when there are too much of them in the body. They are linked to a host of diseases, such […]
08/04/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Consuming more strawberries may help lower Alzheimer’s risk among the elderly
A study published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition found that a diet rich in vitamin C, anthocyanidin and flavonoid – nutrients plenty in strawberries – can help reduce Alzheimer’s disease among older people. The researchers from the Rush University Medical Center and Rush Insitute for Health Aging said that participants who ate strawberries more than once a week […]
07/24/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Consumption of polyphenol-rich tropical grape juice found to increase antioxidants in plasma and erythrocytes in healthy humans without increasing glucose or uric acid levels
A study published in the journal Nutrition Research examined the effects of acute consumption of organic and conventional juices made from fox grapes (Vitis labrusca L.) on antioxidant biomarkers in healthy people. Researchers from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil conducted the study. Grape varieties and cultivation conditions influence the bioactive polyphenols in grapes. The […]
05/09/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Study reveals that intake of dietary grape powder can help promote cytokine production
Cytokines in the human body act as molecular messengers between your cells. According to a study, dietary grape powder can be used to promote cytokine production. This is good news because cytokines interact with immune cells to regulate your body’s response to disease and infection. The study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, […]
12/16/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Eat these naturally pink anti-breast cancer foods
Pink has become a symbol of strength and hope for many breast cancer patients, which is why many companies take advantage of this color during breast cancer awareness month. However, many food products wrapped up in pretty pink packaging are bad for the people they’re supposed to be advocating for. To avoid being fooled by […]
12/04/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
A winemaking byproduct found to have potential for naturally managing blood sugar levels
Research has found that grape pomace, a winemaking byproduct, can help regulate blood sugar levels. In the study, researchers from Spain examined the effects of supplementation of grape pomace in humans. Grape pomace is the solid remains of grapes after the mass has been pressed for its liquid. For the study, the researchers recruited 10 […]
10/11/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Want a younger brain? A polyphenol-rich extract of grape and blueberry found to reduce cognitive decline
Polyphenol extracts from grapes and blueberry help reduce cognitive decline, according to a study published in The Journals of Gerontology; Biological and Medical Sciences. In the study, French and Canadian researchers examined the effects of the consumption of polyphenol grape and blueberry extract on memory. The researchers conducted an earlier study in a mouse model […]
10/03/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Eating grapes improves the anticancer effects of paclitaxel, according to study
Natural healing substances work well enough on their own. But some of them can combine their effects to further increase the benefits they provide. For example, a Chinese study reported that the plant-based anti-cancer drug Paclitaxel can get a boost if you eat red grapes and other foods that are rich in the polyphenol called […]
08/31/2018
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By Cassie B.
Undeniable truth: Pesticide residues on non-organic produce much higher than previously thought
If you’re still not making a conscious effort to seek out organic produce, you’ll probably reconsider after you hear the results of some recent fruit sample testing. The presence of pesticides on conventionally grown produce is expected, but the extent of the contamination the tests revealed is shocking. According to tests carried out by the […]
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