Grape Flour also protects the heart

Grape flour is made from the seeds and the bark of the grape, and it brings benefits such as regulating the gut because of its fiber content and preventing heart disease as it has a high concentration of antioxidants.

This flour is easy to use and can be used in sweet or salty dishes, and can also be produced at home. Its main health benefits are:

1. Prevent heart disease by being rich in antioxidants like resveratrol;
2. Improve bowel function by containing fibers;
3. Improve circulation by reducing inflammation and the formation of atherosclerosis in blood vessels;
4. Reduce cholesterol by containing flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants;
5. Reduce joint pain due to its high content of antioxidants;
6. Combat premature aging as antioxidants maintain the health of skin cells;
7. Preventing varicose veins by activating blood circulation;
8. Help control glycaemia by being rich in fiber.

Grape flour can also be found in the form of capsules, and its benefits are obtained from consuming 1 to 2 tablespoons of that flour per day. Here's how to make a grape juice to prevent a heart attack.

Nutritional information

The following table gives nutritional information for 2 tablespoons of grape flour:

Grape flour can be added in vitamins, fruit salads, cakes and juices, as shown in the recipes below.

How To Make Homemade

To make the flour at home, you must remove the peels and seeds from the grapes, wash well and spread in a way so that they are not on top of each other, to facilitate drying. Then the form should be placed in a low oven for about 40 minutes or until the peels and seeds are well dried.

Finally, beat the seeds and dried peels in the blender until the flour is obtained, which should be stored in a closed container, preferably inside the refrigerator to increase its durability. It is recommended that the homemade flour be consumed between 2 and 3 weeks after its manufacture.

Grape Flour Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup oat flakes
• 1 cup of grape flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup chopped apple
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method of preparation:

In a large container, mix the flours, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another container, mix the milk, chopped apple, coconut oil, eggs and vanilla. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until uniform. Place the dough into small greased cups and bring the preheated phone to 180 ° C for about 15 minutes or until the stick test indicates the cookie has cooked.

Grape Flour Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
2 eggs
½ cup of brown sugar or coconut
1 cup of grape flour
1 cup of whole wheat flour
½ cup of raisins
1 teaspoon baking powder

Method of preparation:

Beat the coconut oil, sugar and eggs. Add the flour and the raisins, mixing well. Add the yeast and stir again. In a large greased form, put the shaping dough into round biscuits. Bring to bake in a preheated oven at 180º C for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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