Sour grape powder derives from crushed naturally sun-dried grapes...
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 starsSour grape powder derives from crushed naturally sun-dried grapes.
This is commonly used as a souring agent for many tomato and yoghurt based dishes.
It can also be used instead of sumac for salad dressing.
Many people say that it is perfectly safe and others argue that it is better to avoid grapes during pregnancy. The main reason is the high amounts of resveratrol present in grapes. This chemical can cause toxicity for the expectant mother.
1. Curtail Cholesterol
Green grapes and their products have resveratrol property capable of crunching cholesterol and keeping the heart-healthy. The antioxidants in this fruit absorb bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol, thus lowering the risk of heart disease.
2. Counter Heart Diseases
Green grape-rich diets can help prevent heart disease. An intake can decrease the risk of atherosclerosis including other heart problems. These advantages are likely due to the phytonutrient groups in green grapes called polyphenols and phenolic acids. They are known to have lipid-reduction and anti-inflammatory behavior that can help reduce the risk of heart failure.
3. Reduce Cancer Growth
Green grapes skin contains potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which are very effective in fighting cancers, especially breast cancer and colon cancer. In this genetic disease, with regular consumption of green grapes, cell growth can be limited to some degree.
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