Grab the Power of Grapes

Grapes come in many different colors. Some are green, some are white, some are red, and some are black. Each color also has different shades of each own. Grapes are a good source of vitamin A, C and B6. They also contain folate, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, selenium, copper, manganese, zinc, fiber and protein.

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Take a look at these little amazing nuggets:

• Grapes are low in carbohydrate, and help fighting cancer
• One cup of either red or green grapes has only 100 calories
• The substances called anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, which give Concord grape juice its rich color, may help slow breast cancer growth tumors, reported two recent studies. The same substances also may help prevent short-term memory loss.
• The antioxidants called polyphenois in grapes guard the insulin producing cells in the pancreas, and also may help to prevent type-1 diabetes
• The compounds in grape seeds offer protection against sun-related skin cancer, and reduce the risk of blood clots
• Drinking grape juice daily for a long time helps lower high blood pressure

Green Grapes

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Good color has good flavor. The sweetest green grapes have a bit of yellow-green in them. Seedless grapes seem to be more preferred since they are more convenient and safer for children to eat.

Eating grapes helps recovery from anemia, gastritis, metabolism disorder, and constipation.

Red Grapes

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Red grapes contain resveratrol, a natural phenolic antioxidant that can help blood vessels remaining open, and pliable from clumping together. Studies also claim that resveratrol can block inflammation that links to arthritis.

Black Grapes

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Drink purple/dark grape juice or similar juices three times a week to promote brain health and to slow down neurodegenerative disease, plus about 70% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

Yellow Grapes

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Grapes contain phytochemicals such as ellagic acid, which is a natural substance to help prevent cancer properties. They also have boron, a mineral to aid bone and joint health..

Wine grapes

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Red wine is rich in antioxidants, and antioxidants protect the lining of your blood vessels from forming the fatty plaque that causes atherosclerosis; it has been credited to lower the risk of heart disease.

Tips for picking grape nuggets

1. Pick grape clusters that have plump berries and are firmly attached to the stem
2. An amber or honey-colored tint on Thompson seedless green grapes means they were left on the vine longer and are really sweet
3. Stash unwashed grapes in a plastic bag in the fridge for up to a week to keep them fresh
4. Store grapes far away from scallions and other pungent foods so they won’t absorb the flavors
5. Rinse grapes thoroughly. Most conventionally grown grapes are sprayed with pesticides, so make sure to wash them extra well.

Grapes are great for snack. Wash them, put them on the table, and watch them disappear in front of your eyes.