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Grapes are packed with many beneficialnutrients.
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Incredibly versatile, grapes are some of the most convenient yet nutritious foods around.
They’re also about84% water, which means you get an instant dose ofhydrationfrom munching on them.
Additionally, grapes can contain a lot of carbs while also lacking satiating protein.
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Keep reading to discover what might happen to your body when you eat a bunch of grapes.
8 Benefits of Eating Grapes
Grapes are linked to longevity and youthful appearance.
Looking to keep your health and external appearance in tip-top condition as you age?
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Then consider packing some grapes in your work lunch bag!
Resveratrol is also linked to improved skin quality and may even help supporthair growth.
They can help reduce inflammation.
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“Additionally, grapesespecially red onesare known to be rich inresveratrol,” says Feder.
Resveratrol is known to help protect against inflammation.
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They can boost your immune system.
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Grapes may reduce your risk of heart disease.
They support your cognitive health.
“Grapes improve memory and focus,” saysDanielle McAvoy, RD, withStrong Home Gym.
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Your blood pressure may improve.
As theCDCnotes, too much sodium can raise blood pressure.
Antioxidants are powerful substances that defend your body from free radical damage, and grapes are chock-full of them!
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“The result is damage to tissues that can lead to disease.
You might get a better night’s sleep.
Because this fruitcontains a small amount of melatonin, the hormone that helps regulates your body’s sleep-wake cycle.
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Try eating grapes an hour or two before bedtime.
3 Negative Side Effects of Eating Grapes
Your poop may change colors.
The grapes you ate before could be the culprit behind yourgreen poop.
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“The color of your poop can be influenced by various factors, including the food you eat.
They may upset your stomach.
“So, when you eat too many, you may get stomachaches due to the gas.
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Your blood sugar might rise.
Grapes pack a whopping 23.4 grams of sugar per cup.
An original version of this story was published on April 7, 2022.
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It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, more research, and updated contextual links.
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