Scientist says ‘superfood’ found in every supermarket slashes cholesterol [Video]

Why cholesterol is bad for you

What we eat has a huge impact on our health and wellbeing. Certain foods are known to lower your risk for dangerous conditions, while others can have the opposite effect.

Consuming plenty of fruit and veggies though is typically a safe bet, being packed with vitamins and fibre.

But some are more powerful than others. One expert has revealed that a specific fruit, found in every supermarket, could provide a whole range of incredible health benefits.

According to nutritional scientist Alex Ruani, red grapes could help lower cholesterol and inflammation, and boost immunity.

Speaking to The Times, Ms Ruani, a researcher in nutrition science at University College London, explained how red grapes are rich in polyphenols.

An expert recommended eating red grapes for their health benefits (Image: Getty Images)

These are antioxidant plant compounds. …