Usually, though not always, this has a pleasant effect. Your body canât store alcohol, so it breaks it down - your liver's job. The liver firstly changes alcohol into acetaldehyde (this is toxic), then into acetate (harmless), which is finally broken down into carbon dioxide and water.
Each one-cup serving of grapes contains 62 calories, 0.6 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of fat and 15.8 grams of carbohydrate, including 0.8 grams of fiber. (See Reference 1) This is about three percent of the daily 25-gram value for fiber for people who eat a 2,000-calorie diet.
The scientists aren't sure yet. But so far, they say grapes may have protective potential against cancer that is independent of its antioxidant properties. Plus, reams of other research encourage eating plenty of produce -- at least five fruits and veggies a day for maximum benefits, say health experts.