Grapes not just to eat! Due to its medicinal properties, grapes are also used in cosmetics and in the phytotherapeutic sector
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousGrapes not just to eat! Due to its medicinal properties, grapes are also used in cosmetics and in the phytotherapeutic sector. So what are its characteristics and why is it so good?
Composed mostly of water (about 80%), grapes are very low in calories: 100 grams of fresh grapes bring about 61 Kcal. It is rich in mineral salts, especially potassium, and Vitamins such as C (6 mg%), B1, B2, PP and A. Many sugars - diabetics should consume very little - and few fats, which make up only 0,1%.
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Grapes for the skin
Grapes have a therapeutic action especially for the skin: being rich in alpha-hydroxy-acids, it improves its appearance, making it younger and more luminous, also favoring the treatment of age spots. In addition, it also helps fight acne tendencies and oily skin.
Mash the berries and apply them on your face and neck! You will immediately see anastringent and revitalizing action. Do not forget the peel and seeds (grape seeds), useful for protecting the skin because they are extremely powerful anti-free radicals. It can be used to replace the moisturizer and can be used to counteract acne and cellulite.
Curiosity. Considered a substitute for sweet almond oil, thegrapeseed oil it has anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory properties. It strengthens the immune system, increases the levels of "good" HDL cholesterol and reduces LDL cholesterol. It is beneficial in preventing hypertension, obesity and heart attack, as well as in regulating the level of triglycerides in the blood.
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Grapes for health
Grapes are indicated for anemia and fatigue, uricaemia and gout, arthritis, varicose veins, azotemia or skin diseases.
Her antioxidant and anticancer properties are due to the content of polyphenols and resveratrol. Especially black grapes contain polyphenols useful for strengthening microcirculation and avoiding the formation of clots in the blood and therefore protects the heart. Furthermore, grape resveratrol exerts anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties.
Not only the grains, the peel and the pips, but also the vine leaves they possess numerous virtues. The anthocyanosides contained in them, in fact, act as angioprotettori: they decrease the permeability of capillaries and increase their resistance. Furthermore, proanthocyanidols are found in the leaves, capable of strengthening the angioprotective activity and favoring a lowering of pressure.
Grape care
Called in scientific terms "ampelotherapy“, The grape cure is a real diet aimed at purify the organism from excess waste and to counteract cellulite and water retention. It involves eating only (or almost) grapes for a maximum of 2 or 3 days and no more than twice a month. But be careful! Always follow your doctor's advice! In any case, ampelotherapy is not suitable for diabetics, those suffering from ulcers, those who have kidney problems, people with irritable bowels and women during their menstrual cycle.
For this therapy to be successful in the best way:
- prepare yourself a few days before by greatly increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables (preferably raw) and follow a light diet even in the following days
- buy organic grapes
- drink plenty of low-sodium water to further promote the purification processes
RAISINS OR RAISINS, THE RECIPE OF THE DECOCT
Even dried grapes, called raisins o raisins, it has remarkable properties, despite being particularly rich in sugars. It is rich in calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin A.
Prepare a decoction leaving two teaspoons of raisins in hot water for a couple of minutes, against bronchitis and laryngitis.
Raisins are used for the preparation of many desserts but also of many other dishes. Before use, the raisins must be softened in warm water or in liqueur wines, diluted liqueurs or milk.
Controindicazioni
While being an authentic concentrate of wellness-friendly properties, a excessive consumption of grapes it is not suitable for those who suffer from diabetes, obesity, colitis or for too young children, both for the quantity of sugars and for that of cellulose contained in its peel, which should always be chewed very well to avoid gastrointestinal problems.
Germana Carillo
