A registered dietitian explains why you should eat grape leaves for health, plus shares three grape leaves recipes.

In addition to those three essential vitamins, grape leaves also contain loads of gut and bone benefits.

Grape leaves also have important minerals that promote bone health, like calcium, magnesium, and manganese.

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Finally, Silver adds that the mighty leaves contain iron, B6, riboflavin, folate, and copper.

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Or, you’ve got the option to buy a 16-ounce jar for just under ten dollars onInstacart.

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registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Vivrant Nutrition

3 delicious grape leaves recipe ideas

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According to the recipe developer, its a deconstructed version of a popular Greek dish called dolmadakia.

Get the recipe:Grape Leaf Pilaf: Greek Deconstructed Dolmadakia

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Plus, its packed with protein thanks to the lentils, which have17.9 grams of protein per cooked cup.

Get the recipe:Spicy Vegan Stuffed Grape Leaves

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registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Vivrant Nutrition

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