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Great Ways to Enjoy Grapes

I adore this fruit. They are just simply, a fruit you have to have more of, I mean whoever heard of eating 1 and being satisfied. With the credit crunch and costs going up, buying grapes can become very expensive. However they are a great versatile fruit to compliment your 5 recommended portions.

Eat them straightaway or store them unwashed in a clear plastic bag or container, separate from other fruit and vegetables in the drawer in your refrigerator.

When you are ready to eat them, wash with cool water and drain before serving. Preserving them this way will allow you to store them for longer. This is ideal if, like me you purchase large quantities.

Wash them carefully in cool water before using or eating. Like I mentioned before, they are very versatile, you can cut them in half and add them to salads, mix with yogurt, add them to cereals or even use them as a garnish.

They make a delicious snack when eaten frozen.

To freeze your grapes, first wash and dry them by patting with kitchen towel. Place a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the freezer. Check to see if your tray will actually fit first. When they are frozen solid pack them in air-tight freezer bags. If you pack them in small portions, then when you fancy a snack you can just pull out one of your small bags and munch away.
 
Did you know:
A cupful of red or green grapes contains only 90 - 100 calories

• A new animal studies discovers antioxidants called polyphenols in grapes protect insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and may help to prevent type 1 diabetes.
  Compounds found in grape seeds may offer protection against sun-related skin cancer.
  

• They are fat free
  

• Saturated fat-free

• Sodium-free

• Cholesterol-free