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Grapes: Health benefits and nutrition facts

Home References Grapes have been cultivated for thousands of years and are incredibly versatile. (Image credit: Iustina Stanciu / 500px via Getty Images) Grapes are versatile fruits used in a wide range of popular foods and drinks — from raisins and jelly to wine. They are also packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and have high…
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European Wine Grapes Originated in Western Asia, Study Suggests

European wine grapes (Vitis vinifera) originated from the hybridization of western Asian-domesticated table grapes and local wild relatives, according to new research led by University of Udine scientists. Grapes (Vitis vinifera). Image credit: Gerhard G. “Phylogeography of cultivated grapes is linked to the history of ancient populations that settled across the Caspian Sea Basin, the…
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