The current grape market is very diverse with increasingly improved quality. Among them, imported grapes are the most popular because of their benefits as well as their fresher flavor and more eye-catching colors than domestic grapes. Please visit Websosanh to learn more.
1. Effects of imported grapes on health and beauty
1.1. Good for heart patients
Eating grapes will increase the amount of nitric oxide in the blood, so that the blood circulates well, and thereby limits the formation of blood clots. In addition, grapes contain many antioxidants that can prevent oxidation, the main cause of which is LDL cholesterol (Low density lipoprotein – bad cholesterol, making arteries hard and narrow, clogging blood vessels). and this is also the main cause of many circulatory diseases).
Most of the polyphenols in grapes are flavonoids – a powerful antioxidant. There are two main types of flavonoids: quercetin and resveratrol. They help reduce the negative effects of free radicals as well as reduce the effect of LDL cholesterol on the arteries, reducing the amount of plaque on the walls. vessels and filter toxins out of the blood. In addition, a cup of fresh grapes contains about 25% of the body’s daily need for vitamin K, and vitamin K is also one of the substances that is effective against cardiovascular diseases.
For these reasons, grapes are a very good fruit for cardiovascular patients as well as help prevent heart disease.
1.2. It is an effective migraine treatment
A small-scale study in 2010 in the British Journal of Nutrition showed that people with migraines, often forgetful, have brain problems if they drink 1 to 2 glasses a day. Grape juice, continuously for 12 weeks will significantly improve diseases, compared to people who do not drink this juice. The reason is that grapes contain hundreds of antioxidants, from the most common ones such as manganese (Mn), vitamin C to less common ones such as beta-carotene and resveratrol – substances with strong antioxidant activity, Anti-inflammatory effects help prevent disease.
1.3. Helps treat constipation
Besides, grapes contain organic acids, sugars and cellulose that help the muscles in the stomach and small intestine work better, helping digestion take place better. At the same time, grapes contain insoluble fiber (a type of fiber that is not absorbed during digestion), which will promote fecal excretion, stimulate more frequent defecation and help prevent constipation. .
1.4. Supports digestion, treats indigestion
As explained above about the good effects of grapes for the digestive tract, grapes not only help treat constipation, but also play an effective role in treating indigestion. Grapes have cooling properties so they can reduce heat in the body, making digestion easier. In addition, because grapes are benign to the intestines, grapes are also used to treat a number of other digestive symptoms.
Peony grapes are extremely popular in the market (Source: baomoi.com)
1.5. Anti-fatigue
Anemia is the main cause of feeling tired and is also a problem many people are facing. Although fatigue can be quickly reduced with energy drinks, coffee, or some other foods, few people know of a very natural and delicious food that can solve the problem. Hey, it’s grapes. Grapes can make minerals maintain stability, especially iron – a mineral that is essential for many body activities. When there is enough Iron, the body will produce enough blood, from which the blood circulates well throughout the body, carrying nutrients and oxygen to the organs, reducing fatigue.
However, compared to dark-colored grapes, light-colored grapes contain more iron, so these dark-colored grapes may not provide enough iron and may even reduce iron levels. in your body.
1.6. Supports treatment of kidney stones
Grapes have the ability to reduce the amount of uric acid (a natural metabolic product in the body, formed by the breakdown of cells and mainly excreted through the urinary tract) and reduce activity pressure. Stimulates the kidneys to help this organ function better. In addition, because grapes are succulent fruits, when eaten, they will stimulate diuresis, limiting the possibility of kidney stones.
1.7. Reduce blood fat
According to statistics from the World Health Organization and WHO, France is the region with the lowest rates of dyslipidemia and cardiovascular death in the world. And France is also a country that uses grapes quite a lot, in wines. Surely when reading this, everyone knows that this is the blood fat-reducing effect of grapes.
Grapes contain a substance called pterostilbene, which reduces LDL cholesterol as well as triglycerides in the blood. Pterostilbene also has a close relationship with resveratrol. Resveratrol effectively regulates blood fat through the mechanism of inhibiting the cholesterol transfer protein CETP and inhibiting the enzyme that produces endogenous cholesterol.
In addition, saponins found in grape skins can bind to reduce the body’s absorption of cholesterol.
1.8. Prevent deterioration of macular degeneration
This is a degenerative phenomenon that leads to damage to the macular cells located deep in the center of the eye’s retina. In the long term, the eye will experience reduced central vision and blurred vision. This is originally known as a disease of old age, but it is not uncommon for young people to suffer from this disease.
One of the foods that helps prevent macular degeneration is grapes.
A research group on the benefits of grapes in Miami has shown that eating lots of grapes can enhance vision and reduce retinal diseases, because grapes contain many antioxidants, vitamin A, E is good for eyesight. Specifically, a diet of 3 grapes a day helps prevent macular decline by up to 36%. Not only fresh grapes but also wine (made from grapes by fermentation) can reduce vision loss over time.
And to prevent this disease of macular degeneration, in addition to supplementing grapes, remember to combine it with a healthy lifestyle, exercise every day, avoid prolonged exposure to electronic devices, eat vitamin supplements, minerals,…
1.9. Strengthen the immune system
Strengthening the immune system is perhaps the most wonderful effect of grapes. Why? Because we have a good immune system, we can prevent many different diseases. Grapes not only contain many antioxidants but also contain many minerals and vitamins. Some vitamins contained in grapes such as vitamin C, vitamin A, etc. help improve the efficiency of the body’s organs, especially increasing resistance.
1.10. Contains many anti-cancer substances
Many studies show that grapes are effective against types of cancer such as breast, colon and prostate cancer. According to the journals Nutrition & Cancer and Frontiers in Bioscience, grape seed extract and resveratrol in grape flesh help kill colon cancer and prostate cancer cells in test subjects.
Not only that, the two compounds anthocyanin and proanthocyanidin in grapes have the effect of preventing the risk of cancer as well as inhibiting cancer cells, helping to improve the disease, and are foods people with cancer should eat.
1.11. Supports weight loss
Grapes have many extraordinary benefits in enhancing and supporting health, and are also a powerful weapon for those who want to lose weight.
Grape skins contain tannin and oil. Grape seeds contain compounds including Tanin, Vanilla, Phlobaphene, Lecithin and fatty oils necessary for natural weight loss. Most of us, when eating grapes, often remove the seeds without knowing that grape seeds are rich in cellulose, organic acids, and other substances, which have the ability to fight aging and lose weight, keeping in shape very effectively.
Try using grapes and eating the seeds within 7 days, your weight and body fat will decrease significantly. Because grape seeds can help stop cravings.
2. Compare imported grapes from the US, Korea, and Australia, which one tastes better
2.1. Imported American grapes
Among quality imported fruitsthe most diverse and popular imported American grapes on the market today with outstanding quality standards. Consumers absolutely love grapes from the US due to uniform product quality, many varieties, beautiful packaging and extremely competitive prices.
Size and flavor: American grapes are not too large in size, a little larger than our country’s grapes. Grape flavor depends on each grape variety, but most grape varieties are sweet and delicious.
Types of grapes: There are more than 20 types of imported American grapes on the market, mainly seedless black grapes with dark purple-black color, red seedless grapes,…
Price: Depending on each grape variety, the price varies, on average from 120,000 to 250,000 VND/kg of American grapes. Because of the reasonable price and good quality, American grapes are a popular choice when consumers think of imported grapes.
Imported American seedless black grapes (Source: hoaquanhapkhauhaiphong.com)
2.2. Imported Australian grapes
Mentioning fruits imported from Australia means mentioning extremely fresh and delicious products. Compared to imported grapes, imported Australian grapes are always rated higher in quality, taste and sweetness.
Size and flavor: Australian grapes are moderate in size, not too large. The color of Australian grapes depends on the grape variety such as Australian black grapes, red grapes, and green grapes. And of course, the quality of Australian grapes is very good, the grapes are juicy, moderately sweet, and mostly seedless.
Types of grapes: Imported Australian grapes are as diverse as other types of imported grapes, such as seedless black grapes, seedless green grapes, and seedless red grapes. In particular, there are many eye-catching lines of nail grapes, with elongated shapes.
Price: Grapes imported from Australia are more expensive than American grapes, about 230,000 VND to 350,000 VND for 1 kg of grapes.
Imported Australian seedless green grapes (Source: vinfruits.com)
2.3. Grapes imported from Korea
Korean fruit products have been officially licensed for import to Vietnam, including Korean strawberries, Korean brown and yellow pears, crispy persimmons and sliced persimmons – extremely popular dishes of Koreans. or Fuji apples. In there Green grapes imported from Korea It also attracts users because of its unique characteristics.
Size and flavor: Most Korean grapes have round fruits, larger in size than normal imported grapes, about the size of a marble. When looking at Korean grapes, you will easily be confused with imported Japanese grapes because of their large size. The color of Korean imported grapes has two main colors: green grapes and black grapes. Korean grapes have a very high sugar content, but when eaten, the sweetness is moderate and the flavor is delicious.
Types of grapes: Korean Peony grapes, Korean black grapes, Pion wine grapes,…
Price: The price of Korean grapes sold at VinMart supermarkets ranges from 300,000 VND to 600,000 VND for 1 kg of grapes.
Imported Korean Shine Muscat grapes are loved by many people (Source: kleverfruits.com.vn)
2.4. Grapes imported from Japan
Although Japan is a small country and suffers from many natural disasters, it is also the world leader in fruits with good quality and diverse species. Among them, imported Japanese grapes are the fruits that make the strongest impression in terms of size, flavor as well as price.
Size and flavor: The fruits of imported Japanese grapes are often large, shiny, sweet and crunchy, fragrant, etc. Although the price is expensive, many people still compete to buy them to eat. According to consumer reviews, grapes imported from Japan are larger, crispy, firm and sweet, not as sweet as other grapes.
Types of grapes: There are two types of Japanese green grapes (also known as peony grapes): Yamanashi green grapes and Nagan green grapes. There is also Kyoho black grape.
Price: Compared to current imported grapes, Japanese grapes have the highest price: about 1.3 to 1.5 million VND, sometimes up to 2 million VND/1kg. However, that is not a huge amount of money, because the quality of Japanese grapes is extremely high. If possible, you should try using this type of grape to feel it better.
Peony grapes imported from Japan (Source: greenspacepht.com)
Imported American seedless black grapes (Source: hoaquanhapkhauhaiphong.com)
Imported Australian seedless green grapes (Source: vinfruits.com)
Imported Korean Shine Muscat grapes are loved by many people (Source: kleverfruits.com.vn)
Peony grapes imported from Japan (Source: greenspacepht.com)
