Pea Ridge Times

Make Healthy Easy with Grapes

- FAMIL< F(ATUR(S

If you’re like many Americans who put a priority on wellbeing, choosing simple yet healthy snacks and ingredient­s is an easy first step. For example, grapes are a popular and convenient fruit that can also be an ally in wellness, offering an abundance of health benefits that can help you get and stay) on the right track.

The next time you enjoy an outdoor adventure, pack along a healthy snack such as California grapes. They can go with you on hikes and bike rides or to the gym as a healthy and hydrating source of energy. Heart-healthy grapes also deliver beneficial antioxidan­ts and other polyphenol­s and are a good source of vitamin K, which supports bone and heart health. With no need to peel, cut, core or slice, grapes are perfectly portable when you’re on the go.

As an easy, versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide variety of recipes, grapes offer delicious taste, texture and color ± plus a healthy boost ± that make them an appealing addition

o snacks and meals. An added bonus: Grapes help support heart, brain, colon and skin health.

Crunchy Salad Pizza on Cauliflowe­r Crust is a simple way o get your fruits and veggies in a fun, tasty recipe. When t’s time for a filling yet nutritiona­l dinner, Warm-Spiced Chickpeas and Couscous with Grapes and Arugula makes for an ideal vegetarian meal. Plus, this easy-to-make dish includes 8 grams of fiber to help support colon health.

Grapes and seafood are a classic combinatio­n, and this Roasted Salmon and Grapes with Pistachios Over Fresh Greens

s no exception. A perfect dish for family dinners or inviting guests for a meal, it offers antioxidan­ts and other polyphenol­s from grapes along with healthy omega-3 fats from fish.

Whatever your path to health, eating well and encouragin­g healthy habits can be deliciousl­y easy with the benefits of grapes. Find more health benefits and good-for-you recipe deas at GrapesFrom­California.com.

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