Eating Grapes at This Time of Day Can Boost Weight Loss, a Top Doctor Says
Love grapes? Most of us do: A recent poll shows they’re the third most popular fruit behind only strawberries and bananas. That’s great news because for such a petite food, they pack a boatload of health benefits, including disease-fighting antioxidants. But are grapes good for weight loss, too? In a word, yes. We spoke with a leading doctor about how to maximize the slimming effects of grapes, including which superfoods to pair them with to enhance their benefits and the best time of day to enjoy them.
Are grapes good for weight loss?
One cup of grapes contains just 100 calories, notes national women’s health expert Pamela Peeke, MD, author of the New York Times bestseller The Hunger Fix: Food Addiction. “Obviously, they’re very sweet—which is why you should eat no more than one cup per day—but since they contain natural sugar, they won’t spike your blood glucose levels like processed foods would,” she says. “And what’s really great about grapes is they’re rich in anthocyanins, plant compounds that decrease inflammation.”
That’s important, she explains, because chronic inflammation triggers the release of stress hormones that can lead to weight gain. What’s more, a study in Cureus shows that anthocyanins help thwart the accumulation of fat in the liver (which can contribute to weight gain) and may even help treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Grapes’ high water content also make them great for weight loss. Think of them like little water balloons in your stomach: as they “inflate,” they take up more space, leaving you feeling more satisfied.
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