Grapes should not only be eaten, but also eaten cleanly, preferably without spitting out the seeds. Why is that?
Types of Grapes
1. White Grapes
They have the function of nourishing lung qi and moisturizing the lungs, and are very suitable for people with cough and respiratory system diseases.
2. Green Grapes
They are mainly used for clearing heat and detoxification.
3. Purple Grapes
They are rich in anthocyanins, which can beautify the skin and fight against aging.
4. Red Grapes
They contain reverse enzyme, which can soften blood vessels, promote blood circulation, prevent blood clot formation. Cardiovascular patients may consider eating more.
The highest content of reverse enzyme is found in the skin of red grapes, so it is best to eat them with the skin.
5. Black Grapes
They nourish yin and tonify the kidneys, making the hair black and shiny.
Do Not Spit Out Grape Seeds
Although there is no record of using grape seeds as medicine in ancient Chinese medicine, modern medicine has found that grape seeds have many benefits and functions.
1. Grape seeds can regulate skin dryness caused by endocrine disorders, reduce melanin, whiten the skin, and remove freckles and age spots.
2. Grape seeds have antioxidant properties and can lighten pigmentation.
3. Grape seeds can stimulate cell division and tissue regeneration, activate superficial cells, reduce wrinkles, and delay aging.
4. Grape seeds have anti-prostate cancer and anti-liver tumor effects, and can also protect against damage to the nervous system.
5. Grape seeds can inhibit and eliminate free radicals in the body, and have anti-cancer and anti-allergic effects.
Taboos of Eating Grapes
Grapes have a cooling nature, so people with a cold stomach should not eat too much at a time. Although grapes are a nourishing and healthy food, their cooling nature means that they should be avoided when there is disharmony in the spleen and stomach or when there is cold and diarrhea.
