Compran Uvas: Grapes are Really Good for You

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Grapes, in all their forms, are really good for you. From freshly picked bunches straight off the vine to juicy, full-bodied vintages of your favorite wine, grapes should be a part of your daily diet.

From WHFoods.org:

"Grapes contain beneficial compounds called flavonoids... the stronger the color, the higher the concentration of flavonoids.... These flavonoid compounds include quercitin, as well as a second flavonoid-type compound (falling into the chemical category of stilbenes) called resveratrol. Both compounds appear to decrease the risk of heart disease... Grapes and products made from grapes, such as wine and grape juice, may protect the French from their high-fat diets. Diets high in saturated fats like butter and lard, and lifestyle habits like smoking are risk factors for heart disease. Yet, French people with these habits have a lower risk of heart attack than Americans do. One clue that may help explain this 'French paradox' is their frequent consumption of grapes and red wines."

 

So endulge, my friends. In vino veritas!