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Saturday, April 11, 2009

Which Foods Have High Levels of Resveratrol?

By Jeremy Lucas

Many plants contain a component to help protect themselves from outside attacks called Resveratrol. There are also signs that this substance can be quite beneficial to humans. The most well known source is red wine, which is where the studies of resveratrol began. It is an interesting substance, because no one plant is known to contain huge amounts of this powerful substance.

What other plants have a high resveratrol content?

If you are looking for the food with the highest concentration of resveratrol, check out the purple and red varieties of grapes. Other dark berries, such as cranberries and mulberries, also contain high levels. One that you might not expect to have high levels are peanuts. It makes sense, however, because peanuts need the protection that resveratrol offers.

The resveratrol content in plants can also be affected by where it is grown and how it is grown. For instance, studies show that grapes grown in cool climates typically have more resveratrol in them than grapes found in warmer weather. Following that line of reasoning, resveratrol content in plants is also affected by the soil, the season within which it was harvested, and if it is organically grown. Organically grown plants can have more resveratrol in them than those that have been sprayed with man-made pesticides and fertilizers. There is news that grapes grown in North and South Carolina has the highest volume of resveratrol among plants.

Do not make the mistake of destroying the resveratrol content by heating up the fruit. Applying heat can drastically reduce the amount found in the raw food. Also, to get the most bang for your buck do not remove the skin of the food, as this is where most of the resveratrol is found. The best way to eat your grapes, berries, or peanuts is to eat them with their skins on and raw.

Since the list for "what foods have the most resveratrol in them" is very short, it might be helpful to just take resveratrol supplements out in the market. However, natural is always best so if you can find a rich supply of grapes, get enough recipes that contain this fruit.

Moreover, you should drink grape juice instead of wine. Although there are some researches that say alcohol may have benefits, excessive consumption will still be disadvantageous for our health. Fresh grape fruit should be your foremost choice. You should refrain from drinking store bought grape juice that contains too much sugar or even aspartame. Aspartame is actually listed as chemical poison, did you know?

If you make sure to keep your kitchen stocked with grapes, strawberries, and blueberries then you will be able to get all the benefits they provide, as well as a decent dose of resveratrol. Using these as snacks will provide you with a healthy, tasty, snack that doesn't kill your body like fake sugar and high fructose corn syrup will. This will help prevent obesity and keep you feeling and looking young much longer. - 17269

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