Study: grape consumers keep healthy diets

A new study by a Northern California research group suggests that those who regularly consume fresh grapes, raisins or grape juice gravitate toward healthier overall eating habits.

The study, presented Tuesday at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition in Philadelphia, examined federal data on the diets of more than 21,800 children and adults.

Researchers funded by the Sacramento-based National Grape and Wine Initiative found that consumers of non-alcoholic grape products had increased intakes of total and whole fruit as well as dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamins A, C and B6, according to a news release.

“I think it shows that not only do people who consume grapes and grape products tend to have larger consumption of other food items that are important to the diet, but they also show a tendency to consume less of those things they shouldn't eat,” said Jean-Mari Peltier, the Grape and Wine Initiative president.

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