{"id":460,"date":"2015-08-06T23:52:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-07T03:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=460"},"modified":"2015-08-06T23:52:16","modified_gmt":"2015-08-07T03:52:16","slug":"versatile-grapes-a-healthy-and-delicious-snack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=460","title":{"rendered":"Versatile grapes: A healthy and delicious snack"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_454\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-454\" style=\"width: 294px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/food_grapes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-454\" src=\"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/food_grapes-294x300.jpg\" alt=\"Grapes\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/food_grapes-294x300.jpg 294w, http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/food_grapes.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whether you need to appease your afternoon appetite, halt hunger during a hike or make munchies for your little munchkins, there\u2019s no better snack choice than grapes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whether you need to appease your afternoon appetite, halt hunger during a hike or make munchies for your little munchkins, there\u2019s no better snack choice than grapes. Portable, sharable and ready to eat \u2013 no peeling or coring required \u2013 grapes are the ideal snack. Grapes satisfy hunger and provide a fresh pick-me-up energy boost, without the added fat, salt and sugar of many other snack choices.<\/p>\n<p>A 3\/4-cup serving has just 90 calories; compare that to a serving of chips or cookies and you\u2019ll quickly see why grapes are the smart and scrumptious choice. Plus, they\u2019re juicy and hydrating, making them a perfect pick, especially on sultry summer days.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond their naturally easy grab-and-go bunch, California grapes can also be paired with other foods to create unique and tasty snacks.<\/p>\n<p>Try these favorites:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frozen Grapes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rinse clusters under running water and drain well. Pick the grapes off their stems or place full clusters on a cookie sheet and put in the freezer. After two hours, grapes will be ready to eat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fresh Grape Trail Mix:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Combine 1 cup of red, green or black seedless California grapes with some diced jack or cheddar cheese, a few chocolate chips and some almonds, peanuts or sunflower seeds in a resealable bag. Keep chilled until ready to serve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graham Cracker Grape Sandwiches:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spread cream cheese on top of graham crackers and top with halved or sliced grapes. Eat open-faced or add another cream cheese-covered graham cracker on top for a complete sandwich.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Great Grape Smoothie:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Combine 1 cup of California seedless grapes, 1\/2 cup each frozen cherries and strawberries, and 1\/2 cup each orange and banana (peeled and sliced) in a blender and whirl until mixture is smooth. 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