(NAPSA)—Mealtime's aboutto geta lot more colorful. Registered dietitians and other health professionals recommendeating fruits and vegetables in a widevariety of colors. Why?It’s not just to make yourplate pop. A colorful diet helps ensure you're getting the broadest possible range of vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant nutrients, like polyphe- nols. The more colorful your diet, the more nutritiousitis. The color purple can be your clue to heart-healthy, nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits and juices. by Welch's, almost half of consumers (44 You won't regret eating—or drinking—more purple produce. Concord grapes are harvested and in season during a few short weeks each fall. If you find them fresh, great—but since Here's the challenge: Many Americans are confused about the benefits of incorporating colorful produce into their diet. According to a recent survey percent) don’t knoworaren’t sure that specific colors of fruits and vegetables offer unique health benefits." And, though 63 percent of Ameri- cans know that they should eat colorful produce, only 32 percent often make an effort to includeit in their diet. Refresh Your GroceryList Think about yourfavorite fruits and vegetables. Whatcolors are you missing? ‘The next time you're at the grocerystore, try to fill in the gaps. Make sure you include purple fruits and vegetables in yourcart, too. While 73 percent ofAmericans know they're an option, only 3 percentof our produceintake is from the purple and blue category.” Fortunately, there are easy ways to infuse more purple into your day. For example, Welch's 100% Grape Juice is made with dark purple Concord grapes. You can enjoy glass or use it in yourfa- vorite recipes for a boostof color, flavor and nutrition. What benefits does this surprising purple powerhouse bring? Concord grapes provide polyphenols that give them their signature purple color and help support a healthy heart. In fact, thanks to the Concord grape, 100% grape juice delivers many of the same polyphenols and heart-health benefits as red wine. One way Concord grapes can help supporta healthy heart is by promoting healthy circulation to help keep your blood pumping and energy flowing. ‘They may evenoffer certain benefits for a healthy mind. No wonder67 percent of the Americans who drink red wine are willing to swaptheir wineglass for a glass of 100% grape juice every now andthen. Making Healthy Choices it can be hard to find these tiny, tender grapes in the grocery store, you can get the same benefits in a glass. To capture the Concord grape’s big taste and natural polyphenol power, each glass of 100% grape juice is made by pressing whole grapes, which is why Welch's 100% Grape Juice is the best way to enjoy the Concordgrapeall year wherever youlive. Every 8-ounceglass of Welch's 100% Grape Juice is made with more than 40 Concord grapes and provides two servings (one cup) of fruit. In those eight ounces, you also get natural grape polyphenols, the antioxidant vitamin C and no added sugar, flavors, colors or preservatives. Of course, a colorful diet goes best with a heart-healthy dose of physical activity. The experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recom- mendthat adults get 2% hours of mod- erate-intensity aerobic activity or an hour and a quarter ofvigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. You don't have to doit all at once. Work your way up to it if you're not physically active now, and start with 10 or 15 minutes at a time. Walking, bik- ing, dancing, even housework and gardening all meet the criteria—and maybe your to-dolist, as well. Be sure to talk with your doctor about the types and amounts of physical activity that are right for you. Learn More For further grape facts, stats and recipes, go to www.welchs.com. "Produce For Better Health Foundation. State of the Plate Study on America’s ConsumptionofFruits and Vegetables. Wilmington, Delaware. 2003. *Welch’s Heart Health Survey, fielded December 19-21, 2016 by ORC International Ope Editor’s Note: Although March is Nutrition Month, the informationin this article can be goodfor your readers at any time.
