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Antioxidant Protection

Want to know a juicy secret?

Welch's 100% White Grape Juice is different than other white grape juices. The reason? Niagara grapes! Welch 's Niagara grapes are one of nature's antioxidant superstars, and the juice that we make from them has an abundance of natural antioxidant capacity. It's another reason why Welch 's 100% White Grape Juice is the clear choice for you and your family.

You see, the skins and seeds of Niagara grapes contain natural antioxidants called polyphenols and, in particular, a subgroup of polyphenols called flavonoids. When we press our Niagara grapes, these natural antioxidants make their way into the juice (along with that unique, delicately sweet taste, of course). It is these flavonoids –the same ones that help protect the grapes from the harsh environment – that are known to be potent antioxidants and may help protect our health in a variety of ways. Most other white grape juices are made from seedless grape varieties, which contain very few flavonoid antioxidants.

Look at the table below. You can see how Welch's 100% White Grape Juice compares with some other common juices.

Antioxidants are important for everybody, young and old. Many scientists agree that eating diets rich in plant sources of antioxidants may be a good way to promote long-term health. Nutritionists used to think that it was important just to make sure you were getting enough of the antioxidant vitamins A, C and E and that one could do so with vitamin supplements. Now that thinking is changing. Organizations like the American Dietetic Association, the National Cancer Institute and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are recommending eating diets rich in fruits and vegetables to capture the natural goodness of these antioxidants.

This makes drinking a glass of Welch's 100% White Grape Juice a step in the right direction and a healthy, convenient and delicious way to get more fruit daily. Just one 4 ounce glass counts as one serving (or 1/2 cup) of fruit, plus it provides an excellent source of vitamin C. What 's more, Welch 's 100% White Grape Juice contains NO added sugar, no fat, and no cholesterol. Plus all those antioxidants!

For more information about healthy eating, go to www.mypyramid.gov.