Sweet and refreshing fruits are a great way to get the nutrients you need, but how can you incorporate them in a new way? Watch a Hyvee registered dietitian make a recipe for a triple-grape chicken salad sandwich that tastes delicious and is perfect for warmer months.
Grapes are still a great snack, however. Look for bunches with green, pliable stems and plump berries. Choose all colors! And don’t be afraid if you see a powdery-white coating on your grapes. That’s “bloom” – a natural substance that protects grapes from moisture and decay. To her credit, this woman ingested a good dose of dietary fiber that promotes gut health. She also got almost half her daily need for potassium – a nutrient that helps keep blood pressure under control. Grapes of all colors are also brimming with antioxidants and other substances that may benefit our hearts, brains, and joints, according to the California Table Grape Commission (99 percent of the table grapes in the U.S. are produced in the Golden state).
Overlooking grapes would be a mistake; the small fruit packs plenty of nutritional benefits. Since fruit doesn’t come with a nutritional panel slapped on the side, there’s a good chance you have no idea what vitamins and minerals grapes contain. So, how do these vitamins and minerals translate into actual benefits for the body? Here, three registered dietitians explain.
Grapes are a top food for immunity and brain health, according to a new book soon to be released by dietitian and author Patricia Bannan. The book, From Burnout to Balance: 60+ Healing Recipes & Simple Strategies to Boost Mood, Immunity, Focus & Sleep, lists top foods in several categories, among them brain and immune health, with grapes on the list for both. In addition to recipes, Bannan includes grapes in her “Nearly No-Cook Meal Ideas” section of the book.
HIGH cholesterol is a condition that can trigger heart disease when left untreated. The build-up of cholesterol in your arteries can narrow them, leading to severe health problems. Luckily, simple lifestyle interventions backed by research can cut high cholesterol levels. A new study has pinpointed one specific cheap snack which can lower harmful levels.
Grapes contain fibers and various phytonutrients: catechins, proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, leucoanthocyanidin, quercetin, kaempferol, stilbenes, ellagic acid and hydroxycinnamates. Dr. Li says those phytonutrients not only are responsible for the color of grapes, but also for their cholesterol-lowering attributes and for strengthening the immune system.
Grapes are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They’re also full of water, which can help keep you hydrated. Here’s how eating grapes can benefit your health.
Grapes are a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps balance fluids in your body. Potassium can help bring down high blood pressure and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Most people don’t get enough of this nutrient, so eating grapes can help fill the gap.
Eating grapes decreases cholesterol levels which may help prevent heart attacks and strokes, a new study suggests. Researchers in California gave participants 46 grams per day of whole grape powder, providing the equivalent of two servings of California table grapes. Consuming grapes significantly increased the diversity of bacteria in the gut, which is considered essential to a strong immune system, the experts found.
The roasted grape salsa topping this salmon dish brings out a burst of sweet and tart flavors. Salmon is rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids and known for its heart-healthy benefits. Grapes provide natural sweetness and are a source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. This salmon recipe is easy — and the finished dish is sure to impress.
People have always worried about their immune system, but many even more during the pandemic. Folks have been looking at supplements in order to boost the immune system for years. However, it’s sometimes easy to forget that the food you eat has an effect on your immune system, too. Keeping your immune system strong and resilient is truly your first-line of defense for safeguarding your health.
A new clinical study published in the scientific journal Nutrients found that consuming grapes significantly increased the diversity of bacteria in the gut which is considered essential to good health overall. Additionally, consuming grapes significantly decreased cholesterol levels, as well as bile acids which play an integral role in cholesterol metabolism. The findings suggest a promising new role for grapes in gut health and reinforce the benefits of grapes on heart health.
Holiday festivities with immediate family members or just a few friends rather than larger gatherings may feel different than normal, but you can make the most of the situation with these tips to add intimacy and special meaning to celebratory moments.
Many researchers are continually investigating which foods can affect your gut in positive ways, and according to a brand new study from UCLA, grapes can be extremely beneficial to your gut health.
Las uvas de California, jugosas, delicadamente dulces y refrescantes, son una deliciosa merienda, postre saludable o ingrediente versátil para elaborar una amplia gama de platos favoritos. Pero hay más: varios estudios sugieren que comer uvas beneficia la salud y el bienestar físico de muchas maneras.
Recently, a new clinical study published in the scientific journal Nutrients found that consuming grapes significantly increased the diversity of bacteria in the gut and decreased cholesterol levels, presenting yet another health benefit that buyers can wield to boost the category.
The importance of health and wellness is top of mind for many people. There are many contributing factors to wellness such as diet, physical activity, social engagement and genetics. All are important, but a first step to wellness is choosing healthy foods to fuel the body every day, ideally foods that support health in multiple ways. Consider grapes from California: they are convenient, healthy, hydrating and provide energy to help support healthy and active lifestyles. Eating grapes is also linked to beneficial impacts on the health of specific body parts and systems, including the heart, brain, skin and colon.
Add a special touch this holiday season with simple yet stunning small plates that add beauty and flavor to gatherings with friends and family. Available into January, California grapes offer a way to make the season special as an ingredient in your favorite recipes or as decoration for a festive centerpiece. Pops of red, green, and black provide a seasonal touch and they’re perfect as an easy, fresh, healthy snack.
This is a great side for weeknights, but special enough to serve for the holidays. Pair it with poultry, or toss it with baked tofu or tempeh for a one-dish vegan meal. You can actually enjoy it as a “nutty” side without baking, but time in the oven helps the flavors meld and gives a it a more tender, somewhat stuffing-like texture.
Along with the delicious food, gift giving and cheer of the holiday season, getting together with friends and family is also cherished. Whether it’s a cozy weekend dinner with friends or time for festive merrymaking, you can enhance any gathering with unique small plates and appetizers. Make the season special with California grapes, which are abundant into January, as an ingredient in your favorite dishes or by decorating with them for colorful pops of red, green and black. If time is of the essence, they also offer an easy, fresh, healthy snack or side dish that adds color and flavor to your table.
Juicy, delicately sweet and refreshing, California grapes are a delicious snack, wholesome dessert or versatile ingredient for a variety of favorite dishes. But there is more: research suggests that eating grapes may support health and wellness in numerous ways.
Whether you’re enjoying a special occasion or simply spending deserved time with loved ones, you can gather at breakfast or brunch and enjoy this easy-to-make, divine pancake that tickles taste buds and delivers a satisfying start to the day.
Sheet pan dinners are the rage because they are very simple to make. Often all that’s needed is one bowl, one pan and a hot oven. Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Grapes, Carrots and Parsnips calls for roasting cumin and turmeric-spiced chicken thighs with a medley of root vegetables and fresh California grapes in a sheet pan. The roasted grapes add a flavor and texture contrast to complement the warmly spiced veggies and meat. Roasting is hands-off, giving the family chef 30 minutes or so to catch up on other at-home activities.
There are grapes, and then there are peak-season grapes: crisper, juicier, sweeter. And while you can certainly enjoy them out of hand, they work unexpected magic in cooked and baked dishes, too. Read on to discover ways to eat grapes besides just by the bunch.
This seriously underrated fruit is actually a nutrient-dense superfruit with multiple health benefits and more than 1,600 natural compounds, including powerful antioxidants and polyphenols that can help combat inflammation and chronic disease. Grapes are not only delicious, but also portable, affordable and thirst-quenching.
Sometimes simple and sweet is the way to go, especially when you are trying something different at snack time. Crackers can be an easy but bland go-to, and raw vegetables aren’t always an exciting nosh. For snack times that call for deliciously divine flavor, try these Almond Butter Grape Bites instead.
The importance of health and wellness is top of mind for many people. There are many contributing factors to wellness such as diet, physical activity, social engagement and genetics. All are important, but a first step to wellness is choosing healthy foods to fuel the body every day, ideally foods that support health in multiple ways. Consider grapes from California: they are convenient, healthy, hydrating and provide energy to help support healthy and active lifestyles. Eating grapes is also linked to beneficial impacts on the health of specific body parts and systems, including the heart, brain, skin and colon.
SHAPE magazine features California grapes in the October 2021 issue. Discover three creative ways to add fresh grapes to meals.
While you might have been around the block as far as pickled vegetables go — you’ve likely sampled pickled cucumbers, red onions, and carrots, just to name a few — you might be surprised to hear of this new addition to the pickle canon: pickled grapes.
Canadians often think of grapes as a popular snack and lunchtime item, but why not consider using them to refresh and revitalize our meals? Popular Canadian celebrity Chef and TV personality, Roger Mooking, has been working with California Grapes to integrate this refreshing fruit into a variety of meals that will add some freshness and a boost of flavour to your next meal on or off the grill.
One of Mooking’s partnerships is with California Table Grape Commission, where he creates amazing recipes, and helps spread the word on the versatility of cooking with grapes. “I love how grapes seamlessly transition from a travel-friendly snack food, to a raw kitchen ingredient. They can be eaten frozen, bubbling hot, or any temperature in between. The character is unique in each use.”
When it comes to selecting snacks and preparing meals, keep it simple and stock up on foods that are easy to prep and can be used in more than one way. One such food: fresh California grapes, which are abundant throughout the fall and into January. Crisp, juicy grapes can be eaten nearly anytime and anywhere, including school, the office and during after-school activities, at home or away.
Starting a new school year, whether in the classroom or online, brings excitement for kids of all ages. Along with the exciting times can also come early mornings with hectic moments getting ready, including making sure that lunches and snacks are packed for the day ahead. Keep fresh grapes from California on hand as an easy, fresh staple ready to drop into lunches and pack as a portable snack – no need to peel, cut or slice.
It’s more important than ever to eat right to keep yourself healthy. So we’re talking plant-based snacks for summer that are bursting with flavor and nutrients. Here are our favorites snacks, all with the Good Housekeeping nutritionist-approved emblem to help you identify healthier choices at the grocery store and shop smarter for you and your family.
The greatness of grapes is real! With the first grape varieties dating as far back as 6000 B.C., this tasty fruit has been a snacking staple for centuries. Although every type of produce has a place in your diet, snacking on green, red or purple varieties can help you get the recommended 1½ to 2 cups of fruit you need each day. Believe it or not, only 10% of Americans eat enough produce according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Over 20 years of grape research links grapes to a wide variety of health-promoting activities in the body,” says Courtney Romano, M.B.A., R.D., health advisor to the California Table Grape Commission. “Grapes contain over 1600 natural compounds, including antioxidants and other polyphenols.” She adds that polyphenols help protect the health and function of our cells which is the foundation of good health, and that grape polyphenols in particular promote antioxidant activity and influence cell communications that affect important biological processes in the body.
Aside from differences in color and taste, you may be wondering if the different colors of grapes have different nutritional benefits. “All colors of grapes contain beneficial compounds that may work synergistically to benefit health, so eating a variety of grapes is ideal,” Romano says.
Did you know that about 99% of the table grapes grown in the United States are grown in California? This tasty fruit has been a snacking staple for centuries and boasts a ton of impressive health benefits, from promoting cardiovascular health to boosting cognition. California Table Grapes are a high-volume, nutrient-dense snack that contain over 1600 natural compounds, including antioxidants and other polyphenols.
According to Men’s Health Magazine, California Grapes are the best fruit snack because they’re loaded with antioxidants and natural sweetness.
A study says nature’s candy can be a valuable supplement to sunblock. The sun’s ultraviolet rays can be punishing to human skin. Sunblock can mitigate the potential damage, but when it comes to protecting our body’s largest organ, more help is always appreciated. A new study from researchers at the University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB) may have just the thing: They’ve just discovered that the consumption of grapes can significantly increase the skin’s resistance to UV rays.
Fresh grapes are featured in an olive oil cake recipe in the March 2021 issue of SHAPE magazine.
Fresh grapes are included in a snacking article in the March 2021 issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine.
Grapes are a great source of nutrients that keep the inside of a person’s body healthy and strong. A new study finds they may also be doing the same thing for a person’s skin as well. Researchers with the University of Alabama at Birmingham find the fruit can protect the skin against damage from ultraviolet light.
Eine kürzlich in der Zeitschrift der American Academy of Dermatology fanden heraus, dass der Verzehr von Trauben gegen ultraviolette (UV) Hautschäden geschützt ist. Die Probanden zeigten eine erhöhte Resistenz gegen Sonnenbrand und eine Verringerung der Marker für UV-Schäden auf zellulärer Ebene. Es wird angenommen, dass natürliche Bestandteile von Trauben, die als Polyphenole bekannt sind, für diese vorteilhaften Wirkungen verantwortlich sind.
Un nuevo estudio afirmó que las uvas aumentan la resistencia a las quemaduras solares y reducen los marcadores de daño en la piel. El análisis, publicado recientemente en el Journal of the Academy of Dermatology encontró que consumir uvas protegía contra el daño cutáneo ultravioleta (UV).
Scientist cites grapes, green tea, and dark chocolate as natural ways to ward off COVID-19 infection.
Nourishing meals full of fruits, vegetables, protein-rich foods and whole grains help provide the body’s immune system with the nutrients it needs. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by getting enough sleep, being physically active every day, having enough fluids and reducing stress also help keep the immune system in shape.
With the entire globe hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, exciting new research has emerged that shows how products from our own fresh produce industry could play an important role in recovery. As Kathleen Nave, President of the California Table Grape Commission, explains, vitamin K and flavonoid compounds found in fresh grapes could help treat those suffering from COVID-19.
Delighting guests in unexpected ways is the hallmark of exceptional entertaining. With a little creative flair, you can elevate your menu to impress guests with every course. A savory appetizer is set off beautifully by fresh, sweet grapes in this Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini. Festive, bright and refreshing, grapes are a versatile ingredient that take dishes to the next level, making them ideal for special occasions.
All kinds of holiday celebrations, whether with immediate family or joining loved ones virtually, can be made better with sweet treats that add special meaning to the occasion. Including fresh fruit in your treat can make it an even tastier take on seasonal tradition.
Holiday festivities with immediate family members or just a few friends rather than larger gatherings may feel different than normal, but you can make the most of the situation with these tips to add intimacy and special meaning to celebratory moments.
Es posible que las uvas ya estén en uno de los primeros lugares de lista de alimentos para merendar, pero hay muchas razones para comer uvas, más allá de su irresistible sabor jugoso y dulce. Probablemente no sepa que las uvas también tienen muchas propiedades que pueden ayudarle a mantener una dieta más fresca y saludable. Con el enfoque reciente en los alimentos a base de plantas, no hay nada mejor que elegir productos agrícolas que pueden servir como un ingrediente vital tanto dulce como salado en sus comidas.
It’s possible that grapes are already high on your list of snackable foods, but there are so many reasons to eat grapes beyond just their irresistible juicy-sweet taste. You may not know that grapes also have many properties that can help you maintain a fresher, healthier diet. With the recent focus on plant-based foods, there’s nothing better than choosing produce that can work equally well as a vital ingredient for a sweet or savory part of your meal.
Holiday festivities with immediate family members or just a few friends rather than larger gatherings may feel different than normal, but you can make the most of the situation with these tips to add intimacy and special meaning to celebratory moments.
Staying healthy is important year-round, but especially in the cooler months when temperatures drop, people spend more time inside and germs can spread easily. What you eat and the lifestyle you embrace are critical components of staying healthy.
If Alzheimer’s disease runs in your family, you may want to head over to the produce section at your local grocery store pronto. A study finds eating grapes regularly may help ward off the debilitating brain ailment.
Clearly, Mother Nature put more thought and chemistry into her fruits than just sweetness. Grapes have health benefits that far outweigh their natural sugar content.
Fresh California grapes are an ideal snack and can also be used to make dishes that are satisfying and delicious like these Sweet and Spicy Nachos.
Per The Washington Post, “grapes of all kinds are wonderful roasted, stewed, marinated, sautéed, or pickled.” Here are eight delicious recipes that use grapes in unique ways.
What turns a recipe into a weeknight favorite? How about something easy and packed with flavor that can be made partly in advance? Add excitement by exploring cuisines like those of North Africa, with flavor contrasts of spicy, sweet and tart. The following recipes use grapes as a fresh accent to the flavorful North African spices in each dish. Grapes are also a handy snack while putting the finishing touches on dinner.
Watch Ellie Krieger boost basic fall recipes with California grapes, including avocado toast, kale salad, and sheet-pan chicken.
Learn more about boosting immune function by eating more fruits and vegetables, including grapes. Three heart-healthy recipes are included.
Grapes can play an important role in immune health. Learn how and discover some tasty ways to incorporate grapes in your next meal.
From the brain to the heart and the immune system, see how grapes can boost your body towards better health.
From heart, to brain, and even skin health, Good Housekeeping shows you 10 health benefits of grapes.
Californians have been cultivating grapes for more than two centuries. Today, 99 percent of U.S. table grapes are produced in California's warm, dry climate that is ideal for grape growing. With more than 90 grape varieties grown, California grapes come in three colors—green, red and black—and are in season from May through January.