Fruits With The Best Health Benefits, As Study Reveals Grapes Can Improve Eyesight

Including more fruits in your daily diet is an important way to maintain a healthy and balanced diet.

Different fruits have different health benefits, and nutritionists recommend eating a wide range of them to help your body grow where it needs it. Certain foods may be beneficial for certain body functions, and a new study suggests that one type of fruit may help improve vision later in life.

Grapes have been proven to be rich in powerful antioxidants, and are beneficial for eyesight when eaten daily. A recent study published in the Scientific Journal of Food and Nutrition - said to be the first of its kind - found that drinking a glass and a half of wine daily for 16 weeks has significant benefits for eye health. People, elderly people.

The researchers found that adults who consumed wine had an improvement in macular pigment optical density (MPOD), a beneficial effect on the retina, and an increase in plasma antioxidant capacity and total phenolic content.

Dr Jong-Eun Kim, who led the study, said: 'Our study is the first to show that wine consumption has a positive effect on eye health in humans, which is particularly exciting as the population continues to grow.' Grapes are an easy and accessible fruit, and studies show that eating just one and a half cups per day in the usual amount has beneficial effects.

In addition to grapes, many other fruits contain important vitamins and nutrients that help us live a healthy life. We asked nutritionist Caroline Farrell which fruit has the most nutritional benefits.

blueberry

“It's rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins, which improve cognitive function and reduce the risk of heart disease,” Farrell says.

Cherry

This juicy fruit increases your melatonin level, which improves your sleep quality.

avocado

Although avocados are often viewed as a vegetable, they are actually a fruit! “It's rich in healthy fats, especially polyunsaturated fats, which are good for heart health,” Farrell says.

vintage

In addition to being good for eyesight, grapes, especially red ones, contain an anti-aging antioxidant called resveratrol.

pineapple

Pineapple is a source of bromelain, an enzyme that aids digestion.

mango

This delicious tropical fruit is rich in vitamins A and C, which Farrell says are important for healthy skin and immune function.

blueberry

Cranberries may be more popular at Christmas dinner, but cranberries are best known for their role in improving urinary tract health.

See: 5 Best Fruits to Improve Heart Health

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