Village Voice Newsletter • November 2013
Grape Juice vs. Red Wine on Heart Benefits?
Village Vets Dinner
The Village Veterans will hold their annual holiday dinner in Abravanel Hall on December 7, 2013. The festivities will include a dinner catered by Bobby’s Hideaway featuring a choice of Angus steak or Grilled Salmon, Caesar salad, twice baked potatoes, asparagus and peach, apple, berry crisp ala mode. Complimentary wine will be offered along with live music and door prizes. The price is $25 per person. BYOB cocktail hour is scheduled at 5:30 and dinner at 6:30. Deadline is Nov. 30, 2013. Call Harriet McCawley 941-4716, Bernie Verran 643-9395, or Joe Ashby 630-0740. All residents are invited.
By Martha Grogan, M.D. Answer: Possibly. Some research studies suggest that red and purple grape juices may provide some of the same heart benefits of red wine, including: Reducing the risk of blood clots Reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol Preventing damage to blood vessels in your heart Helping maintain a healthy blood pressure Grapes are rich in health-protecting antioxidants, including resveratrol and flavonoids. These antioxidants are found mainly in the skin, stem, leaf and seeds of grapes, rather than in their pulp. The amount of antioxidants in grapes depends on many factors, including the kind of grape, its geographic origin and how it’s processed. Dark red and purple grapes tend to be higher in antioxidants than are white or green grapes. Likewise, the level of antioxidants such as resveratrol found in wine varies, with higher levels in red wine. Besides grape juice, other grape products may offer health benefits, including dealcoholized wine, grape extracts and grape powder. Keep in mind that it’s also beneficial to eat whole grapes — not just grape juice. Some research suggests that whole grapes deliver the same amount of antioxidants that are in grape juice and wine but have the added benefit of providing dietary fiber. ********
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