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rapes are not grapes contain moderate to high
simply nature’s levels of phytonutrients or plant
candy; they are chemicals that contain dis-
berries loaded ease-preventing compounds. Risk
Gwith nutrients, and of heart disease may be reduced
provide many fantastic health by the moderate to high polyphe-
benefits. Grapes are both simple nol content in grapes.”
to find and easy to consume as a D.C. of California scientists
nutrient dense, low calorie, sweet, explain that consuming fruit and Grapes also contain
delicious and diverse natural treat. vegetables containing polyphenol moderate to
They are consumed as a fresh or may even help to prevent blood high levels of
dried healthy snack, sprinkled into clots and many other ailments. phytonutrients or
salads for a tangy twist and even Additionally, Grapes are anti-in- plant chemicals
found in warm recipes for a del- flammatories, high in antioxidants
icate touch of sweetness. There and “an excellent source of that contain
are many varieties of grapes manganese, vitamin B6, thiamin, disease-preventing
grown and harvested around the potassium and vitamin C.” compounds.
world for their raw delicious taste. The health benefits of eating
They are used in fresh juices, jams, fresh grapes and products made
jellies and dried as raisins. from grapes are exponential.
Jessie Szalay of Live Science They are high in nutrient density
explains that the health bene- and will help improve your health
fits from consuming grapes are while adding a tangy twist to
directly from “phytonutrients your palate. Add grapes to your
or plant chemicals that contain nutrition plan – they are healthy,
disease-preventing compounds.” sweet, abundant and found in
And according to researchers at many varieties, colors, shapes and
D.C. of California, “scientifically, sizes.

GRAPES, GOAT CHEESE AND DUCK

OVER COUSCOUS SALAD

and add grapes, parsley and goat
INGREDIENTS:INGREDIENTS:
 6 ounce box of couscous6 ounce box of couscous cheese
cheese. Toss the ingredients with . Toss the ingredients with
 2 cups arugula the olive oil and vinegar. Season
 1 cup of halved red grapes with salt and black pepper.
 3 teaspoons of parsley,  Refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
roughly chopped  Sprinkle salt and pepper onto duck Sprinkle salt and pepper onto duck
 4 ounces of goat cheese, crumbled breast. Place skin side down in
 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil skillet. Cook for 7 minutes using Start to
 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar medium heat or until skin is thin Finish: 50
 Salt and pepper to taste and crispy. Flip and cook 4 addi- minutes (35
 1 medium duck breast tional minutes. minutes active)
 Remove from pan and let rest skin Remove from pan and let rest skin Serves: 2
side up for 5 minutes to retain the
DIRECTIONS: side up for 5 minutes to retain the
DIRECTIONS:
 Make couscous according to pack- savory juices. Carve and serve
age directions. Let cool. over fresh arugula along with cous-
 Place couscous into a large bowl cous. Enjoy!

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