latinva: 7 reasons to munch on a bunch of grapes
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Latinva Dance Fitness outlines some of the many health benefits of grapes -- plus a delicious recipe of Mixed Greens Salad with Grapes and Feta.TRANSCRIPT
7 Reasons to Munch on a Bunch of Grapes
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#1 - Control Weight Resveratrol, found in grapes, dramatically reduces cells’ ability to store fat by about 130 percent. They are a delicious and filling snack, they contain enough sugar to satisfy your sugar needs and keep your weight in control.
#2 - Prevent Heart Disease Grapes improve the blood flow in the arteries. They also promote healthy arteries by helping prevent the oxidation of LDL “bad’ cholesterol, a key contributor for plaque buildup on the walls of the arteries.
#3 - Boost Metabolism Grapes are packed with vitamin C, that helps burn body fat. They are also about 80% percent water and will keep you hydrated.
#4 - Prevent Cancer Grapes are a rich source of resveratrol, and in a series of studies, resveratrol blocked the development of certain cancers at all three stages of the disease.
#5 - High in Antioxidants Grapes contain a a natural mix of antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent damage and repair damage to cells.
#6 - Anti-Aging Grapes purify and clean the entire body inside and out. The resveratrol from grape’s skin has numerous benefits including anti-aging. Massage your face with crushed grapes and rinse after 20 minutes. It will rejuvenate your skin and you’ll love the results.
#7 - Support Muscle Repair High in antioxidants, grapes help remove the waste produced by physical exercise. Once removed, the body is better able to repair tissue for a faster muscle recovery.
Mixed Greens with Grapes & Feta
Ingredients - Salad: ! 1 bag of mixed salad greens (5 ounces) ! 1 ½ cups, sliced in halves ! ½ cup crumbled feta or blue cheese
Ingredients - Dressing: ! 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ! 1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice ! ¼ teaspoon sea salt or to taste ! ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
Preparation: ! In a bowl, whist oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. ! Add greens and toss well. Place on plates. ! Scatter cheese and grapes over each plate. Serve
immediately.
Serves 6
Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 103
Carbohydrates 8g
Cholesterol 11mg
Fat 7g
Potassium 125mg
Protein 3g
Sodium 190mg
This salad of colorful greens, sweet grapes and savory feta cheese is a delicious addition to a healthy diet. Add protein and turn the salad into a meal in a bowl:
• Add grilled chicken breast strips or shredded rotisserie chicken breasts for a delicious and healthy meal.
• Add dry roasted unsalted slivered almonds or chopped walnuts for a delicious and nutritious crunch.
The End Latinva® Dance Fitness promotes a healthy lifestyle, one dance step at a time...
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