My name is Casey Lewis and I'm Welch's Health and Nutrition Manager. I'm a registered dietitian, with experience managing nutrition projects in the US and abroad. I graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor's of science in Nutritional Science and received my master's in Nutrition Communication from Tufts University. Below are some recently-asked queries from other healthcare professionals. Be sure to check out all of our Health FAQs and Product FAQs for more information, and if you don't find what you're looking for, you can always ask me directly. If you have an immediate concern, please call our Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-340-6870, Monday through Friday 9AM - 4PM EST.
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Q. Do you get the same amount of antioxidants in Welch's Light and in Welch's 100% Grape Juice?
A. Welch’s 100% Grape Juice made from Concord grapes has higher antioxidant power per serving than Welch’s Light Concord Grape Juice Beverage. However, made from our delicious Concord grapes and enhanced with natural grape seed extract to deliver more antioxidant power than 100% orange juice, each 8oz serving of Light delivers 50 quality calories and 100% Daily Value of the antioxidant vitamin C.
For more information on Welch’s 100% Grape Juice and its antioxidant power, please visit http://www.welchs.com/healthprofessionals/the-science.
Q. What are the benefits grape juice has to offer? How great is the juice in general?
A. Thank you for your question. Welch’s 100 Grape Juice, made from Concord grapes, has more than twice the natural antioxidant power of orange juice. Welch’s 100% Grape Juice contains the antioxidant vitamin C and may help support a healthy immune system and a healthy heart. In addition, Welch’s 100% Grape Juice has no added sugars and counts towards our daily fruit requirements.
Research suggests that Concord grape juice can help promote heart-healthy, flexible arteries, contributing to healthy arterial function, circulation and blood pressure. It appears that the grapes used to make red wine and the Concord grapes used to make Welch’s 100% Grape Juice contain many of the same polyphenols. Research suggests that Welch’s 100% Grape Juice provides many of the same cardiovascular benefits as red wine, without the concerns of alcohol. Welch’s 100% Grape Juice made from Concord grapes is certified by the American Heart Association and carries the AHA’s heart-check mark.
For more information on the goodness of the Concord grape and Welch’s products, visit http://www.welchs.com/health.
Q. Do any of Welch’s products contain caffeine?
A. All Welch’s products are caffeine-free. If you have any additional questions, please visit http://www.welchs.com/about-welchs/faq.aspx.
If you have a grape or Welch's health & nutrition question that you’d like to ask Casey, let us know.
This tasty section contains a variety of heart healthy recipes that use Welch's 100% Grape Juices made from Concord or Niagara grapes as well as Welch's Dried Fruit.
Healthy Recipes
