10 Miracle Healing Powers of Grapes

'Research continues on the vast health benefits of resveratrol, found in purple or red grapes. Here are some of the amazing healing benefits of resveratrol:

Power Up Your Weight Loss

Exciting research led by MaryAnne DellaFera, PhD at the University of Georgia found that resveratrol (particularly when combined with soy isoflavones) works on the body in two ways to significantly assist with weight loss efforts: 1) it dramatically reduces cells’ ability to store fat by about 130 percent; and 2) causes fat cells to disintegrate at a rate 246 percent higher than normal.'

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Beat the Heat With a Healthy Summertime Smoothie

 

'Nothing says refreshment quite like the summertime smoothie. These
blended concoctions are a great way to cool down and power up,
especially in the summer heat. The downside? Many commercially
available smoothies you might find at your local convenience store
contain refined sugars, artificial colorings and flavorings, and other
unwanted, highly processed ingredients. However, it's easy to make your
own smoothie and include delicious healthful ingredients that will give
you sustained energy, powerful nutrition and sweet relief from that
summer heat.





Smoothies are an easy way to maximize your fruit and vegetable consumption. The benefits of fruits and veggies are backed up by numerous studies -- not to mention common sense and the wisdom of grandma.'



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Kiwifruit Improves Irritable Bowel Syndrome

 

'Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common bowel problem.  Patients
suffering from it complain of belly aches with diarrhea and/or
constipation. This study attempted
to look at the effects of consuming kiwifruit in IBS patients with
constipation. 



After taking the fruit for four consecutive weeks,
patients reported better bowel movement per week. It was also seen that
these patients developed faster movement in their intestines, thus
decreasing the stagnation within the bowels that commonly leads to
constipation. Authors concluded that kiwifruit “improves bowel function
in adults diagnosed with IBS.” '





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