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Grapes to boost your brain

NUTRITIONIST Amanda Hamilton shows you how to manage your mood — with food.

FOR a healthy sweet treat, try a handful of grapes. They are packed with flavonoids, an antioxidant that studies show promotes healthy brain function and puts you in a better mood. They also contain antioxidant compounds called OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins), natural energy boosters, and a micronutrient called resveratrol, which is thought to regulate blood pressure and cholesterol.