WINTER FRUIT CHOICES - GRAPES

GRAPES

* The combination of unique texture and sweet, tart flavor has made grapes an ever popular between meal snack as well as a refreshing addition to both fruit and vegetable salads.

* Grapes are small round or oval shape that feature semi-translucent flesh encased by a smooth skin.

* Some contain edible seeds while others are seedless.

* Grapes that are eaten as is or used in a recipe are called table grapes and as opposed to wine grapes or raisin grapes (used to make dried fruit)

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION 

GRAPES - 100 G
CALORIES - 104 KCAL
VITAMIN K - 25%
COPPER - 21%
VITAMIN B2 - 8%

Cardiovascular(Heart)Health

HEALTH BENEFITS :

* Maintains healthy cardiovascular system

* Grape juice may help support flexible arteries to promote healthy blood flow.

* Maintains healthy blood pressure.

* Improves cognitive development

* Helps to slow the progression of age- related cognitive decline.

* Improves immunity.

* Helps to prevent certain oxygen- related enzymes from becoming overactive.

* Increase our blood levels

* Protects cell membranes from free radical damage

* Reduce oxidation of fat.

* Prevents Cancer

HOW TO EAT GRAPES :

* Grapes are a wonderful addition to any fruit salad.

* Add grapes to mixed green salads.

* Drink as a juice 

Cognitive(Mind)Health

ImmuneSystemHealth