Erb-Resveratrol dessert with dark grapes, possibly frozen

The resveratrol dessert with dark grapes, avocado, pepper, etc. has great anticarcinogenic potential. Resveratrol and proanthocyanidins (OPC or PCO) have been shown in laboratory and animal studies to have tumor-inhibiting properties in prostate, breast, and colon cancer cells. There are only a few clinical human studies available. Another secondary plant substance that has an anti-cancer effect is lycopene. We have also developed a recipe for this: Erb-Lycopen-Soup with Tomatoes

Nutrient profile: According to GDA guidelines, one portion of this dish covers more than 140% of the daily requirement of riboflavin (vitamin B₂) and manganese. Folic acid is covered by a good 38%. However, special attention is paid to the amount of resveratrol (not calculated separately here). In addition, this dish contains a very good ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids at 1:1 and thus complies with the recommended ratio of a maximum of 5:1.
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Dark grapes and resveratrol: Resveratrol is primarily found in the skin and seeds of dark grapes. The most suitable grape varieties are Americana or Concord (Vitis labrusca), followed by Alphonse Lavallée. However, you can also use red Muscadine, Tannat, Pinot Noir and Malbec as alternatives. However, it is important that you chop/puree the seeds and skins as much as possible in order to be able to absorb the resveratrol into the body.

Black pepper: Black pepper contains in addition to numerous other secondary plant substances, primarily piperine. This alkaloid inhibits certain enzymes in the intestine and liver that are responsible for the breakdown of resveratrol, increases the permeability of cell membranes for the absorption of substances such as resveratrol and thus significantly improves the availability of resveratrol.

Avocado: Avocados contain monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), primarily oleic acid. Avocados not only provide a pleasant creaminess, but also improve the absorption of lipophilic (fat-soluble) resveratrol in the intestine. Certain fatty acids also promote the transport of resveratrol through cell membranes, which leads to greater absorption.

Flaxseed: 100 g of flaxseed cover around 1'141 % of the daily requirement of the unsaturated omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). They have the highest concentration of omega-3 fatty acids of all known seeds. People who consume a lot of processed foods should increase the proportion of flaxseed in their diet and correct nutritional deficiencies in this regard.

Pomegranate juice: Pomegranate juice, or alternatively cranberry juice, blueberry juice, or cranberry juice, contains quercetin, which inhibits the activity of enzymes such as sulfate transferases, which normally break down resveratrol. This increases the effectiveness of resveratrol. Therefore, we recommend drinking pomegranate juice with it. You can also replace lemon and orange juice with one of these juices.

Buying avocados: Store-bought avocados are usually still hard. However, you can buy them safely, as they will ripen afterward. If the skin gives slightly when pressed at the base of the stem, the fruit is ready to eat. Never really press! Ripe avocados can also easily remove the base of the avocado by hand. Avoid dark spots on the skin, as these are often signs of bruising, which can also lead to brownish discoloration inside the avocado.

Protect avocados from browning: Avocado flesh oxidizes to a dark color when exposed to air. Therefore, it's best to process avocados immediately after cutting them.

Instead of orange and lemon juice, you can also use pomegranate juice, lingonberry juice, blueberry juice or cranberry juice – or drink it with or immediately after.

For a change of taste, you can chop up vanilla pods (about a third or quarter of a pod) with scissors before pureeing the mixture. But other spices are also suitable.