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Helps your immune system

Since grapes are a great source of vitamin C, they may help your immune system fight against bacterial and viral infections like yeast infections.

“If we have a strong immune system, our body’s better able to fight against and prevent any sudden, short-term illness,” says DiMarino.

Prevents cancer

Full of antioxidants, grapes may help fight off free radicals, which are molecules that can damage cells and may lead to cancer.

“So antioxidants go out and reduce what we call oxidative stress to help reduce the risk of cancer,” says DiMarino.

Grapes also boast the antioxidant called resveratrol, which may protect against cancer by reducing inflammation and blocking the growth of cancer cells. Grapes also contain catechins, quercetin and anthocyanins, other antioxidants which may be a powerful combination against cancer.

Lowers blood pressure

“Grapes are very low in sodium,” says DiMarino. “They fit well into a low-sodium diet plan helping to reduce blood pressure.”

DiMarino says that grapes are also high in potassium, which can help balance out blood pressure too. If you have a low intake of potassium, you may have an increased risk of high blood pressure.

Protects against heart disease

Resveratrol may not only help prevent cancer. It has also been shown to help protect against heart disease.

A study also shows that those whose diets had more potassium than sodium were less likely to die from heart disease than individuals who didn’t have as much potassium in their diets.