Grapes

“A wonderfruit” – so it is called by the people who appreciate it. Grapes contain not only fruit sugar (an ideal source of energy) but also various minerals and vitamins: calcium strengthens bones, zinc and vitamin C – immune system, magnesium and vitamin B calm nerves, vitamin A makes your skin more beautiful. Due to the iron of these berries the amount of the red blood corpuscles increases by 50 percent during a grape diet! Grapes hide also another wonder remedy: recently discovered ellagic acid. With help of ellagic acid the plants fight against bacteria and parasites. In our bodies it is connected with the cells that ward off cancer. If they are linked, skin and joints keep their flexibility, which reduces the process of ageing.

Origin: Italy
Major planters: Italy, France, China, USA, Spain