Why would anyone want to eat something called a chokeberry? Well, they're considered one of the best sources of antioxidants, which have a plethora of health benefits, that's why. Aronia berries get their nickname because eating the small, darkly colored fruits raw can dry out your mouth, but they are often added to jams, teas, purees, juices and even wine.
Native to North America, the berries grow on shrubs and were traditionally used by Native Americans as a cold remedy. And you don't have to puree them. If you can handle the sharp taste, eating them raw or frozen is just as good for you! So what are these health benefits?
1. Reduce Risk of Cancer
Research is showing that aronia berries can protect the body against certain cancers — particularly breast cancer and colon cancer. These test tube and animal studies showed that the anthocyanins present in the berries might stop colon cancer cells from growing, reducing growth by up to 60 percent in one study.
Berry extracts, when taken by women suffering from breast cancer, have been shown to reduce free radicals in their blood, which in turn reduces oxidative stress on the body.
2. Increase Heart Health
The anti-oxidant effects not only help with cancer, they also may make your heart healthier — specifically alleviating conditions that fall under the umbrella of metabolic syndrome, like high cholesterol and triglycerides.
Two studies on the heart health effects concentrated on taking chokeberry extract, but since...
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