Dark Grapes!

 A growing body of evidence is proving that one of our most popular and delicious fruits is also one of the best - dark grapes. Among the many advantages of dark grapes are protection against asthma, migraine, constipation, indigestion, fatigue, kidney disorders, macular degeneration, cataracts, high cholesterol, edema, and anti-bacterial activity. Perhaps the most interesting news about dark grapes is their ability to protect against age related memory decline and even improve memory.

A study released in the British Journal of Nutrition suggested that dark grape juice may be able to improve memory decline in older adults. In this study, 12 elderly adults with declining memory were divided into two groups. One group was given dark grape juice supplements daily for 12 weeks. The other group was given placebo products. At the end of the 12 weeks, tests focusing on memory and cognitive function were administered on the two groups. The group that had taken the dark grape juice supplement showed significant improvement not only in memory, but also in verbal and spatial recall. In addition, studies in laboratory animals have shown not only better performance in maze tests requiring memory skills, but also improved coordination and balance.