Red Grapes

One and one-half cups of red globe grapes contains 62 calories, and is a good source of vitamins C, A, K, thiamin (B-1), riboflavin (B-2) and pyridoxine (B-6).  In addition these giant grapes are packed with phytochemicals (a compound found in plants that helps human cells protect against diseases).  Resveratrol is the most commonly written about phytochemical.  Why is this important?  Resveratrol is an anti-oxidant that helps to protect the body cells against colon and prostate cancer, coronary heart disease, degenerative nerve disease, Alzheimer's and viral and fungal infections.

Anthocyanins are another compound found in red grapes which gives the grapes the red color.  Anthocyanins are in a class of anti-oxidants that have anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-cancer activities.

Lastly these grapes are rich in the minerals copper, iron, manganese and potassium.

So don't pass these up the next time you go to the farmers market or your local grocery store.

Remember: Fruit is a Fast Food!!   Grab, wash and Go!