Healthy Habits: Grapes – Nature's candy that's good for you

Grapes are sometimes called "nature's candy" because they have a sweet/sour taste that many people enjoy. They're an easy, convenient, quick snack with nutritional value.

They're an ingredient and flavor for jellies, jams, wines and juice. They also come in dried form as raisins. They come in different varieties and colors including green, black, red, pink and yellow. The list of benefits is quite long for grapes, making them a go-to fruit to munch on.

Grapes are high in antioxidants, particularly in their skin, which help prevent chronic diseases. The antioxidants in grapes include resveratro...