{"id":8696,"date":"2013-08-20T14:45:17","date_gmt":"2013-08-20T14:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disnaija.com\/nigeria-news\/grapes-nourish-the-heart-provide-energy-to-cells-dietician\/"},"modified":"2013-08-20T14:45:17","modified_gmt":"2013-08-20T14:45:17","slug":"grapes-nourish-the-heart-provide-energy-to-cells-dietician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disnaija.com\/grapes-nourish-the-heart-provide-energy-to-cells-dietician\/","title":{"rendered":"Grapes nourish the heart, provide energy to cells \u2013 Dietician"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

Dr Yemisi Oloowokere, a Dietician with Garki Hospital, Abuja,\u00a0says grapes provide energy to the cells and promote the health of the arteries.<\/p>\n

Oloowokere told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja that grapes\u00a0also lowered high blood pressure.<\/p>\n

She said the fruit\u00a0strengthened the\u00a0body when recovering from anaemia, gastritis with high acidity, metabolism disorder, chronic insomnia and constipation.<\/p>\n

The dietician said\u00a0grapes had the ability to treat constipation, indigestion, fatigue, kidney disorders, macular degeneration and the prevention of cataracts.<\/p>\n

“They are good sources of vitamin C, A, K, carotenes, and b-complex such as pyridoxine, riboflavin and thiamin.<\/p>\n

According to “Diet365 Global”, grapes are low in calories, adding, “100g of fresh grapes provide 69 calories but zero cholesterol levels”.<\/p>\n

Oloowokere said that the fruit\u00a0also contained\u00a0polyhenoliz, phytochemical and compound resveratol, which were powerful anti oxidants.<\/p>\n

“Oxidants have been found to play a protective role against cancers of colon and prostrate, coronary heart disease, degenerative nerve disease.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

“Grapes are excellent for eliminating uric acid in the kidneys due to their alkalising and diuretic effects. They are rich sources of micro nutrient mineral like copper, iron and manganese.”<\/p>\n

She said\u00a0that grapes contained flavonoids,\u00a0a\u00a0very powerful antioxidant, which\u00a0reduced the damage caused by free radicals and slowed down ageing.<\/p>\n

“Dried grapes known as raisins are extremely nutritious and can help treat many disorders such as acidosis, anaemia, fever, and sexual dysfunction.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

“Raisins can also help people gain weight quickly and protect the health and functional integrity of their eyes.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

——————————————————————————————————————————————-
Posted in Nigeria News. <\/a>A DisNaija.Com<\/a> network.<\/p>\n

Source: Citizens Platform<\/p>\n

DisNaija.Com<\/b> publishes regular posts on Nigeria News,<\/a> Nigerian Newspapers,<\/a> Online Nigeria Gist.<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow us on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

Nigeria News<\/a>
\n
\nFollow @Dis_Naija<\/a>
\n