The Goodness of Grapes

by Shereen Jegtvig

According to the Journal of Nutrition, eating grapes and grape products may have some powerful health benefits. Grapes might help to prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes and tooth decay, plus eating grapes may help to keep your immune system strong, which is important as we head into flu season.

Grapes contain phytochemicals, which are natural chemical compounds that your body uses to protect your health, including the well-known resveratrol. You’ll get the health benefits from grapes when you eat them fresh (or frozen as a sweet treat) or if you drink the juice. Grape juice is naturally sweet, but that doesn’t mean some food manufacturers won’t water it down and add high fructose corn syrup. Be sure to read the labels to buy 100% juice.

You can also get the goodness of grapes when you eat raisins, which are the dehydrated form of grapes. They make a delicious and healthy snack, plus they store well in your pantry. Add some raisins to your morning oatmeal or cold cereal and pop a small box or bags of raisins into your purse for a quick pick-me-up.

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