02 May Power Food Recipe: Sour Patch Grapes

Power Food this week is Grapes! Grapes can be consumed raw, in the form of sweet and salty salads and juices. They can be cooked and used for the production of various desserts. Dried grapes (better known as raisins) are especially popular during winter, when fresh fruit is not available.Grapes are 80% water so make a good snack that’s low in calories.

Health Benefits of Grapes

Grapes contain Vitamin K, which helps the blood in your body clot to help create scabs on cuts. They also contain flavonoids that are very powerful antioxidants, which can reduce the damage caused by free radicals and slow down aging. Grapes, due to their high nutrient content, play an important role in ensuring a healthy and active life.

Easy to Make Sour Patch Grapes

An easy way to work grapes into your children’s diet is to have them help you make Sour Patch Grapes! Follow this recipe from Dinner Then Dessert for your child and you to make these delicious treats! I know what snack I am going to be sneaking into the movie theater now!