Vegetables and Fruits For your Good Health >> Grapes

Grapes or angoor have a high content of Vitamin C and iron. They have the ability to reduce cholesterol. They are a dieter's delight because they are very low on calories. Grapes are a delicious and succulent fruit.

Grape juice is appetizing and refreshing. Grapes improve the body's resistance to disease and are easy and light to digest. Grapes, both green and black, are used to make delicious jellies, jams, and squashes.

Black grapes are very popular in fruit salads as their color adds richness and beauty to the dish.

Of course, grapes are the vital ingredient in the making of wines. Red wine, if taken in small quantities, is good for the stomach. It also acts as a mild sedative.

• Grapes clean the stomach and aid digestion. They are very good for the skin and act as a natural moisturizing agent.
  
• Grape juice, laced with a bit of lemon juice and ginger extract, makes for a delicious mock tail. It is appetizing and is recommended before a meal.
  
• Grapes improve blood circulation. Grape juice, because of its mildness, is given to patients suffering from fever and flu. It is soothing and can be taken for treating nausea and dizziness.
  
• Grape juice can also be applied on the face. It acts as an astringent and tones up the facial muscles.