The Milwaukee Post

12 • Milwaukee County Post • July 7, 2017 (Family Features) — Heart-healthy foods can play a role in healthy aging. Whether you enjoy them by the handful as a refreshing snack or use them to add color, crunch and a touch of sweetness to a meal, g rapes are a heart-healthy option that make eating better easy. Grapes of all colors — red, green and black — are a natural source of benefi- cial antioxidants and other polyphenols. At just 90 calories per serving, they also contain no fat, no cholesterol and virtually no sodium. With a juicy burst of flavor, g rapes show how simple it can be to make good-for-you-dishes that also taste g reat. Even though Califor nia grapes are a snacking staple in most kitchens, you may not realize how versatile they can be for cooking. For example, g rapes add a sweet touch to a crunchy yogurt salad and complement the bold spice on a skewer of g rilled shrimp. Fresh, flavorful grapes even put a tang y, fresh twist on a soothing glass of iced tea. Find more delicious recipes to make healthy eating easy at G r a p e s f r o m C a l i f o r n i a . com. Zahtar Shrimp and Grape Kabobs Servings: 6 2 tablespoons zahtar 1 clove garlic, minced 1teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons white bal- samic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons extra-vir- gin olive oil 36-40 large shrimp (about 2 pounds), shelled and deveined 1 cup whole g reen California grapes 1 cup whole red California grapes In medium bowl, com- bine zahtar, garlic, thyme, vinegar, honey, salt, pep- per and olive oil. Whisk to combine. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 min- utes or up to 4 hours. Thread shrimp and grapes onto skewers. Heat grill or grill pan to medi- um-high. Grill skewers, tur ning once, until shrimp are lightly charred and cooked through and g rapes are caramelized but fir m, about 2-3 minutes per side. Nutritional information per serving: 190 calories; 20 g protein; 12 g carbohy- drate; 6 g fat (28% calories from fat); 1 g saturated fat (5% calories from saturat- ed fat); 180 mg cholesterol; 870 mg sodium; 1 g fiber. continued on Page 13 Zahtar Shrimp and Grape Kabobs Good Eats with Grapes FOOD A grape-enriched diet helped protect against metabolic brain decline in Alzheimer's-related areas of the brain, according to research from the University of Califor nia-Los Angeles. The pilot study, funded by the Califor nia Table Grape Commission, was conducted among people with early memory decline and showed that subjects who didn't con- sume g rapes exhibited significant metabolic decline in these critical re gions. Additionally, those consuming the g rape-enriched diet showed beneficial changes in re gional brain metabolism that cor related to improve- ments in cognition and working memory per- formance, according to a report published by E x p e r i m e n t a l Gerontology. Connecting grapes with brain health

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