Got grapes?

Grapes are such an easy fruit to eat. Wash them thoroughly and pop a few into your mouth. If you are choosing between green or purple grapes, go for the ones with the darkest color. Flavonoids are what cause the purple color in grapes. Dark purple means a higher concentration of flavonoids. What do flavonoids do you ask? They act as antioxidants in the body to help reduce the damage that free radicals cause and also can help to reduce effects of aging. Wow! That's a lot from a little morsel.

If you are looking for natural sources of phosphorus, potassium, iron, calcium, selenium and magnesium the grape has them all. In addition, they also contain Vitamins A, C B6 and folate. Some of the benefits that come from eating grapes are lowering cholesterol levels, curing indigestion and irritation of the stomach. If you suffer from migraines, drinking ripe grape juice in the morning is a home remedy. Next time you are shopping for fruit, make sure to put grapes on your list. And if organic is available, pick them!