Darlene Zimmerman, Henry Ford Health System Published 9:00 a.m. ET Jan. 31, 2020

Greek Yogurt with Orange-glazed Grapes(Photo: Darlene Zimmerman)

Todays recipe features grapes, one of the most popular fruits consumed by Americans. In fact, the Produce Marketing Association ranks fruits based on shoppers' buying trends and grapes come in third place. Bananas take the number one spot, followed by apples.

According to the California Table Grape Association, over 99 percent of commercially grown grapes in the U.S. come from California.

We used red, seedless grapes for todays recipe. Green or black grapes could also be used.

Grapes are often touted for the phytonutrients they contain. Think of phytonutrients as a necessary component of a plant's immune system, protecting it from bacteria, viruses, and pests. Not only do phytonutrients keep plants healthy, they may also help maintain our health. More than 1,600 phytonutrients have been identified in grapes.

The most talked about phytonutrient in grapes is resveratrol. Although studies are mixed on the potential heart health benefits of resveratrol, research seems to indicate that the combination of phytonutrients in food work together to provide health benefits, not just a single phytonutrient.

That means eating grapes or enjoying a small amount of red wine or grape juice appears to be more advantageous than taking a single phytonutrient supplement.

Because grapes do not continue to ripen after theyre picked, take care when selecting them. Choose grapes that are firm, plump, full-colored and securely attached to their stems. White or green grapes are sweetest when the color has a yellowish hue with a touch of amber. Red grapes should be deeply colored with no sign of green. Avoid soft or wrinkled grapes, or bunches of grapes with stems that are brown and brittle.

Store unwashed grapes in a plastic bag, in the refrigerator. Though the quality will diminish, grapes will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator. Wash grapes thoroughly just before eating.

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Darlene Zimmerman is a registered dietitian in Henry Ford Hospitals Heart & Vascular Institute. For questions about todays recipe, call 313-972-1920.

Serves: 4 / Prep time: 5 minutes / Total time: 10 minutes

1 tablespoon tub margarine

1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate

1 tablespoon water

2 cups red grapes

2 cups low-fat plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

4 tablespoons low-fat granola

2 tablespoons honey

In a large skillet, place the margarine, orange juice concentrate, water and grapes. Over medium heat, saut grapes 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every few seconds until grapes begin to blister and liquid evaporates. Remove skillet from heat and allow grapes to cool.

To prepare one serving, top a cup yogurt with a cup sauted grapes, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granola, and drizzle with tablespoon honey.

Created and tested by Darlene Zimmerman, MS, RD, for Heart Smart.

214 calories (8% from fat), 2 grams fat (1 gram sat. fat, 0 grams trans fat), 39 grams carbohydrates, 13 grams protein, 83 mg sodium, 7 mg cholesterol, 148 mg calcium, 1 gram fiber. Food exchanges: starch, 1 fruit, 1 milk.

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