Skip to main content

Grapes: Natural Weight-Loss Food

By
Grapes, one of the oldest cultivated fruits, are unique because they grow on vines. This bite-size fruit is popular with everyone, especially kids (but be sure to peel and slice them lengthwise for young children to avoid choking). Moreover, they're portable and neat, making them easy low-calorie substitutes for high-fat, calorie-filled snacks and desserts. Bursting with juice, they are a refreshing snack.



Though eating grapes can help you lose weight, when eaten in place of higher-calorie options and combined with a reduced-calorie meal plan, overindulging in grapes may hinder weight loss. Grapes provide you with numerous essential nutrients and help fill you up from few calories. However, grapes lack other nutrients that are beneficial for weight-loss success -- so should be eaten in moderation.



Carbs

Grapes are carb-rich foods -- and although some carbs in your weight-loss meal plan are perfectly acceptable, too many carbs can lead to weight gain. According to the USDA, 1 cup of grapes contains about 27 grams of total carbs, including 23 grams of sugar. Although the 1.4 grams of fiber, a type of carb, in 1 cup of grapes does help increase satiety, other fruits – such as strawberries, blueberries and oranges – contain fewer calories and even more fiber than grapes.


Protein

Protein is a key component of successful weight loss because it increases satiation and causes your body to burn extra calories, according to a 2009 study published in “The Journal of Nutrition.” One cup of grapes only provides about 1 gram of dietary protein. However, eating grapes with low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat yogurt, soymilk, nuts or seeds will significantly boost the protein content of your meal or snack.


Calories

Many youngsters require about 1,200 to 1,600 calories daily for safe and effective weight loss, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Grapes contain about 104 calories per cup, according to the USDA National Nutrient Database. Although grapes are not high-calorie foods, they are more energy-dense than other fruits -- such as melons and berries. For example, the USDA reports that 1 cup of whole strawberries contain 46 calories, and 1 cup of cubed cantaloupe provides about 54 calories.


Weight loss meal plan



The amount of grapes you should include in your weight-loss meal plan depends on the number of calories you’re eating, but ranges from 1 to 1.5 cups daily. One portion of fresh fruit – including grapes -- is equivalent to 1 cup. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 suggests eating 1 cup of fruit daily when following 1,000- to 1,200-calorie diets, and 1.5 cups of fruit per day when using 1,400- to 1,600-calorie weight-loss meal plans.
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

5 Steps To Self Examine Your Breast

By Mamta
The Five Steps of a Breast Self-Exam Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. It can occur in men too, but it is very rare. Breast cancer occurs when there is an abnormal growth of cells in the breasts which form a tumor and can be detected on an x-ray. The breast cancer can spread to other parts of the body. Step 1: Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips. Here's what you should look for: Breasts that are their usual size, shape, and color Breasts that are evenly shaped without visible distortion or swelling If you see any of the following changes, bring them to your doctor's attention: Dimpling, puckering, or bulging of the skin A nipple that has changed position or an inverted nipple (pushed inward instead of sticking out) Redness, soreness, rash, or swelling Step 2: Now, raise your arms and look for the same changes. Step 3: While you're at the mi...
1 comment
Read more

Ideal Weight (BMI)

By
Description Are you in your right weight? Check it easily with this app. It will calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) and will let you know if you are underweight, in good weight or overweight. Just swipe your finger over the measure tapes to enter your weight and height and get the BMI value and also your ideal weight range. This BMI calculator supports imperial and metric units,and you can alternate in just one click between kg or lbs and feet/inches or meters. Very usable BMI calculator and the only one in the market that doesn't require you to press the the button every time you want to calculate a new value. Key features of this app: - Very user friendly UI. - Imperial and metrics units. - Easy way to input height and weight values. - Real time BMI value. - Graphic coloured results. - Ideal weight estimation. - Exact calculation also with people under 19 years old. NOTE: Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-h...
1 comment
Read more

How to treat Cracked and Dry Heels - Home Remedy

By
Cracked heels are a sign of lack of attention to foot care rather than just overexposure or lack of moisturizing. Medically, cracked heels are also known as heel fissures. Fissures are regular linear cut wounds and mostly affect the surface level which comprises of the epidermis. Sometimes it may get deep into the dermis and become painful. Excessive pressure on the feet pads make the feet want to expand sideways. As the skin, surrounding the sides of the feet are dry they crack and cause cracked heels. Appearances of dry cracked heels also indicate zinc and omega-3 fatty acid deficiency. Some of the causes of cracked heels are dry air, lack of moisture, improper foot care, an unhealthy diet, aging, prolonged standing on hard floors and wearing the wrong types of shoes. Conditions like eczema, psoriasis, corns and calluses, diabetes and thyroid disease may also contribute to the problem. There are several home remedies for cracked heels that you can try to resolve the ...
Post a Comment
Read more