The 'superfood', which you'll find in the fridge section of every supermarket, has an array of impressive health benefits. If you want to give your health a boost, improve your cholesterol and reduce your inflammation, then snacking on a popular and budget-friendly fruit could really help. Grapes - especially red grapes - have been hailed by health experts as being rich in antioxidants and can even have anti-ageing effects.
Similarly, blueberries are also rich in these compounds known as polyphenols, but grapes are often a lot more affordable for people to pick up during their weekly shops. Speaking to The Times , Alex Ruani, a researcher in nutrition science at University College London, hailed the health benefits of the humble grape - a pack of which costs just £1.30 in Asda .
Their peels and pips are rich in antioxidants which are also found in tea and are known to reduce oxidative stress in the body. Ms Ruani said: “A very detailed 2023 Nature study involving healthy men and women found that eating three 80g daily servings of grapes [that’s about 14 grapes per serving] for two weeks increased levels of beneficial bacteria such as Streptococcus thermophilus and decreased potentially harmful Holdemania spp., promoting a healthier gut microbiome.
“These changes are often associated with improved digestion, immune support and reduced inflammation.” This study also showed a substantial increase of molecules related to DNA repair, suggesting bioactive compounds in grap.