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Grapes have multiple health benefits and more than 1,600 natural compounds, including antioxidants and polyphenols that can help combat inflammation and chronic disease. Grapes are not only delicious, but they are also portable, affordable and thirst-quenching. Putting grapes into your diet can: (1) Promote a healthy heart. They also promote healthy blood lipid profiles and counter oxidative stress. (2) Sharpen your mind. Grapes of all colors are a natural source of flavonoids.  A higher intake of flavonoids was associated with a 48% decreased the risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia. (3) Fight cancer. Grapes contain a variety of beneficial plant compounds and are one of the few major food sources of the antioxidant resveratrol.  Resveratrol may inhabit three major steps of carcinogenesis according to the National Cancer Institute. (4) Support Immunity. Grape compounds help protect the health and function of cells, which is beneficial to the immune system.