Question 1

what is dark molasses?

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See below: Blackstrap molasses is just one type of molasses, the dark liquid byproduct of the process of refining sugar cane into table sugar. It is made from the third boiling of the sugar syrup and is therefore the concentrated byproduct left over after the sugar's sucrose has been crystallized. It's used in making beans & gingerbread.

Question 2

why do grapes stop me from breathing?

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Allergy?: Swelling of the airway and lips can occur with a variety of foods.  This may be the case.  There is not something that paralzes the muscles but that would be something of concern too.

Question 3

what are the health benefits of grapes?

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Grapes contain: vitamins A, C, B6 and folate (folic acid) as well as  potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium &amp; selenium.

Question 4

what benefits can we get from grape-seed?

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Antioxidant: Grape seeds are a great source of oligomeric proanthocyanidins, among the most powerful antioxidants. There is evidence that they can boost immune function, improve circulation, lower cholesterol & blood pressure, and prevent cancer, diabetes and alzheimer's disease. More research is needed but it is very safe, non-toxic & worth trying. See www.Umm.Edu/altmed/articles/grape-seed-000254.Htm.

Question 5

can eating dry grapes lower cholesterole?

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depends: If that's all you eat, your cholesterol will surely drop.  If you're simply adding grapes to your normal diet, don't expect to see any change.

Question 6

are grapes ok to eat after a thyroidoctomy?

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: Yes, there is no harm in eating grapes.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

which is better to have, grapes or an apple?

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Grapes: Grapes are richer in antioxidants.

Question 8

is the fat in grapes saturated or unsaturated?

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Grape fats.: Here is breakdown of fat content of different types of grapes:  https://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/food/grapes/fat.  There tends to be combination of fat types.

Question 9

what can happen if i go on a 3 day grape and prune diet?

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You'll flush out a: Lot of stools and likely you'll feel better. Drink lots of water too!

Question 10

is wine actually good for you or is it just the grape that is?

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Complicated: It's unclear that all red wines are actually healthy and its generally recommended not to drink wine if you don't already. Resveratrol has not been proven in human studies to have any real benefits despite the hoopla and hyperbole. So if you drink as a woman, limit your drinks to less than 5 oz.Day and and as man to less than 10 oz/day. If you don't, don't start. Grapes are healthier than alcohol.

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