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
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