The Greeks knew it: grapes are the food of the gods. They even named a god, Dionysus, after this ambrosial fruit. Perhaps the Greeks knew what scientists and researchers are just discovering today: Grapes are loaded with flavonoids, including the powerful compounds quercetin, resveratrol, and anthocyanin. These flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that give grapes and other  colorful fruits and veggies their lovely purple color. White grapes also have beneficial properties, but red grapes have...
by on October 19th, 2009 at 07:10 am

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  • Superfood of the Week: Grapes
    The Greeks knew it: grapes are the food of the gods. They even named a god, Dionysus, after this ambrosial fruit. Perhaps the Greeks knew what scientists and researchers are just discovering today: Grapes are loaded with...
    by at October 19th, 2009 at 07:10 am
  • Forget Food Trends, Eat the Rainbow!
    It’s hard to keep up with the latest and greatest foods. One day it’s a tropical acai berry and the next it’s a synthetic vitamin packed energy drink. So when patients ask me how much they should be eating,...
    by at August 10th, 2009 at 06:08 am