Grapes
Grapes have been cultivated for as long as 5,000 years and are classified as “European” (Thomson Seedless, Flame Seedless, Red Globe) or “American” (Concord, Steuben, Delaware).
Grapes contain a number of phytonutrients including ellagic acid, quercetin, and resveratrol.
Because grapes are one of the most heavily pesticided crops, and listed on the Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen, be sure to choose organic grapes.
Glycemic Index=46
Glycemic Load=8
Antioxidant Score* (ORAC)=1,260 and 1,118
*Red grapes (1,260) and green/white grapes (1,118)
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: VitaminC, VitaminK
- Good Source of: Copper
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
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Selecting and Storing
Choose plump grapes with a slight powdery frost (what is referred to as a "bloom") - it's a sign of freshness. Place unwashed grapes in a plastic bag and store them in the crisper of the refrigerator. They should keep for about a week.
