The Saratogian (Saratoga, NY)

Support Your Immune System with Grapes

- FAMILY FEATURES

B oosting immune function through a healthy diet has become an important new focus for many people these days. One key dietary recommenda­tion is to eat more fruits and vegetables each day to improve immune function and prevent heart disease and diabetes. When looking to guide your family to healthier snacks and meals or simply trying to mix up your at-home menu, success can be as simple as rethinking the ingredient­s you choose to use, including your favorite produce, such as grapes.

Fresh California grapes, for example, make for an ideal snack because they are tasty, healthy, hydrating and refreshing, but grapes can also be used to make good-for-you dishes that are also satisfying and delicious. Grapes of all colors – red, green and black – are a natural source of beneficial antioxidan­ts and other polyphenol­s. Plus, they are naturally fat-free, cholestero­l-free and contain virtually no sodium.

Try recipes like Moroccan Grape and Grilled Chicken Bowls with Grape Vinaigrett­e, Spiced Chickpeas and Grapes with Yogurt, and Cauliflowe­r Steaks with Grapes to pair heart-healthy grapes with other nutritious ingredient­s and add variety and fresh appeal in the kitchen.

Visit GrapesFrom­California.com for more nutritious family recipes.

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