Grapes are rich in polyphenols – which protects our hearts, improve circulation, and help low cholesterol. Most of these polyphenols are found in the skin. Black and red varieties contain much higher levels of the flavonoid quercetin and anthocyanins. The anti-oxidant benefits of paler-coloured grapes are mainly from their cotechin content. Resveratrol, another anti-oxidant found in grapes, has been linked  to the prevention or inhibition of cancer and heart disease, degenerative nerve disease and viral infections, they may be also linked to protection against Alzheimer’s disease.

Make sure you wash grapes before use. They may have been sprayed with pesticides.

Grapes should be stored in the refrigerator or a cool room to  preserve vitamin C content and prevent deterioration

100 g of grapes contains

• 70 Kcalories
• 0.7 g protein
• 18 gr carbohydrate
• 0.9 g fibre
• 10.8 mg
• 191 mg potassium