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Grapes, Concord and Red
May help prevent: cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis

Grape juice tops the chart as the most antioxidant-rich juice, supplying four times as much antioxidant power as any other juice. The many types of anthocyanin pigments provide an intense deep purple colour and give the grape similar stardom to the blueberry. Grapes contain numerous phytochemicals including anthocyanin pigments, flavonoids, phenolic acids and tannins that work together to promote heart health and fight cancer. Grapes protect against heart disease by blocking the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, increasing artery elasticity, reducing the development of atherosclerosis, and reducing the formation of blood clots. Preliminary research indicates that a polyphenolic compound called resveratrol found in grapes can interfere with tumor growth in several ways, reducing the risk of cancer. Grapes also contain the mineral boron, which may prevent against osteoporosis.

Action Tip: Be sure to look for 100% grape juice or juice combination and enjoy a glass with a snack or a meal. Grapes are also delicious on their own, tossed in salads, or frozen for a hot summer’s treat. Once in a while, enjoy a glass of red wine.