Opinion | Health benefits of grapes

In Kashmir, the weather has taken a U-turn, and we are heading towards winter. Winters are very hard in Kashmir, but we are used to living in such hard circumstances, and we enjoy winters as well. Kashmir Valley is famous for several special foods, which every tourist and every Kashmiri enjoys occasionally and on a daily basis. During the winter, a shortage of fresh fruits and vegetables often takes place. The shortage of essential home commodities is due to harsh and inclement weather. The main road connections are getting blocked due to heavy snow and other reasons. Thousands of people in the valley are residing in remote areas where the snowfall reaches up to 2–6 feet’s normally during the December to March months. But almighty Allah has bestowed this mesmerising valley with unlimited blessings, so we are enjoying here all the seasons, and we pray to Allah to keep our Kashmir safe from all the evil eyes.
Today I am going to explore the benefits of grapes. Grapes are delicious and have great health benefits. Grapes are available in different colours, like green, black, etc. Grapes contain great health benefits. Grapes contain vitamin C, which is very useful for our gum health.
Health benefits of grapes:
Due to the presence of antioxidants in grapes. Antioxidants prevent us from one lethal disease, which is cancer. The highest concentration of powerful antioxidants is present in the skin and seed of the grapes. So eat grapes with seeds. There are some grape varieties that contain anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are the flavonoids that give the grapes their colours, like orange, green, purple, etc. Grapes may promote heart health as they contain a number of minerals that are necessary for bone health and keep our bone health within certain limits. Grapes may protect us from fungal and bacterial infections, like resveratrol, which has antimicrobial properties that inhibit the growth of bacterial and fungal infections like Campylobacter.
Grapes may slow ageing and promote longevity; as per research, it is considered that the presence of resveratrol may delay signs of ageing. Grapes benefit patients suffering from bad cholesterol, as grapes can reduce the level of cholesterol. Grapes are packed with nutrients and very useful for good health. Grapes are quite beneficial and have great health benefits for our good health. These days in Kashmir, we have hybrid grapes that are imported from Italy (source fruit seller). Such grapes are very tasty but expensive; some are selling for Rs 400 per kg and some for Rs 480 per kg. In the valley, we need to grow more and more fruits and vegetables. Such initiatives can fulfil our requirements and generate good earnings for the growers. Keep healthy and keep smiling.
Sahil Manzoor
Raiyar-Ich, Khansahib
Sahilmanzoor0401@gmail.com