April 30th - National Raisin Day

April 30th is National Raisin day. Raisins are a great and easy fruit to make in a food dehydrator.

Raisins are naturally sweet and contain excellent antioxidants. Research has long proved that that many cardiovascular diseases and cancers are caused by free radicals within the body. There is also firm evidence that high intakes of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease by preventing the formation of free radicals. A United States Department of Agriculture study found that raisins had one of the highest measures of oxygen radical absorbance capacity and thus were one of the healthiest fruits to eat.

Make raisins in a food dehydrator via the following simple steps:
- Use a knife to check or pierce the grapes' skins. This will help dehydrate the water inside the grapes.
- Place the grapes on the dehydrator's trays and dry at 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Dry for 24 -30 hours or until the grapes are leathery and no longer juicy inside.
- Enjoy! Raisins help protect and nourish your body.