After a long, sweaty workout on Friday afternoon, fill your wine glass with cold Concord grape juice to celebrate. Especially if you want to prevent a wine buzz in preparation for an all-out weekend warrior run Saturday morning.

I love grape juice, but I'm always scared to buy it because of the two-kids-light-beige-carpeting factor. But it's time to reconsider as the NYT reports two important ingredients in certain kinds of grape juice -- resveratrol and flavanoids -- may be as good for the heart as a glass of vino.

Studies involving daily consumption of grape juice show reduced risk of blood clots, lower blood pressure/cholesterol and improved blood flow. Your best bet is to choose juice made from red and dark purple Concord grapes. So on your next trip to the store, toss a bottle of grape juice and carpet cleaner in your cart.

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We all know the old wives' tale, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," but is it really true?

Well, it is the season, and we are all eating them, so we may as well find out just how good for us apples are.

High in vitamin C and antioxidants and soluble and insoluble fiber, the apple just may keep the cardiologist away, since these nutrients are so heart-protective. Apples even provide some sun protection when you eat them, so avoid a sunburn with an apple snack before you head outdoors and the dermatologist may be a doctor of the past.

Some tips to make sure you are getting the most from the apples you are eating:

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