A grape is a fruit, botanically a berry, of the deciduous woody vines of the flowering plant genus Vitis. Grapes can be eaten fresh as table grapes, used for making wine, jam, grape juice, jelly, grape seed extract, vinegar, and grape seed oil, or dried as raisins, currants and sultanas.
Grape may reduce inflammation and prevent a wide range of chronic diseases. The fruits are loaded with several antioxidants including polyphenols such as resveratrol. Other antioxidant nutrients present in grapes include vitamin C, beta-carotene.
Grapes may contribute to cardiovascular health by reducing the risks of hypertension. The fruit has about 6% of recommended daily value of potassium per cup.
Quantity recommendations
A serving of grapes is a cup according to the food guide pyramid. About two to four servings of fruits should be consumed per day. It is recommended to diversify one's fruit intake.
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