Grapes vs. Raisins...

The value of water content becomes clear when you look at two cups of grapes vs. ¼ cup of raisins. Either choice has a little more than 100 calories, but the larger portion of grapes is likely to feel more satisfying.  

It’s always a better idea to ditch the dried fruit for fresh fruit!  Sure, you may know that dried fruit has more sugar than its fresh counterpart, but did you also know that because it has less water volume, it has more calories per serving? Swapping a half cup of raisins for a half cup of grapes will save you 165 calories! 

Still dried fruit has an interesting texture. When used SPARINGLY as a treat, a few raisins or dried cranberries can make a salad more appealing.