•    Grapes appear in many colours. White, red, black, blue, green, purple and golden. •    There are over 8,000 grape varieties worldwide. •    The grape appears in the top 10 of the world’s favourite fruits, along with tomatoes, mangoes and bananas. •    Grapes are botanically classed as berries. •    Dried grapes (raisins) contain only 15 per cent water. •    Grapes help minimise the risk of heart attacks because they increase the levels of nitric acid in the blood which prevents blood clots. •    Grapes are used to help cure asthma indigestion, migraine, kidney disease and fatigue. •    Grapes contain low levels of cholesterol, sodium and fat and are rich in vitamins K and C. •    Grapes are a laxative if you eat too many. •    Grapes are 80 per cent water so make a good snack, low in calories. — Compiled by The Surfer