Looking for an easy, low-calorie, yet sweet snack? Grab a handful of grapes now, during peak season. So easy: no preparation—just wash them under cold water.
Nutritionally speaking, grapes supply vitamin C, but less than other fruit. Depending on their variety, they have varying amounts of flavonoids: resveratrol, quercetin, anthocyanins, and catechins. Found mainly in the skin, resveratrol in grapes may help reduce heart disease risk. Early research suggests a role in cancer protection, too.
Refresh your palate with grapes today.
- Toss halved grapes in salad—spinach salad, slaw, pasta salad, or chicken or seafood salad. Make it portable as a salad wrap.
- Freeze grapes—a refreshing snack, or can be used as “ice cubes” in water, iced tea, or fruit juice.
Tropical Fruit Salad
- 2 cups seedless grapes
- 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 mango, peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1⁄2 cup low-fat tropical fruit–flavored yogurt
- 4 mint sprigs
Combine grapes, banana, and mango; toss to mix. Stir ginger into yogurt. Spoon dressing over mixed fruits, or add to fruits and mix to combine. Portion into individual glass bowls; garnish with mint. Makes 4 servings.
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