Chokeberry also called Aronia berry is a type of shrub native to North America that is, now grown in Eastern Europe.
These Aronia berries are also known as chokeberries because of their sharp, mouth-drying effect.
The most impressive health benefits of chokeberries include their ability to improve digestive processes, protect the body against free radicals, help in weight loss, reduce inflammation, protect the immune system, prevent diabetes, improve eye health, slow the effects of aging, reduce the risk of cancer, lower blood pressure, and stimulate repair to the body.
The fruit of the black chokeberry, while bitter raw, makes excellent jellies, jams and juices.
The berries also provide a natural red dye.
The small dark seeds of the Aronia melanocarpa plant are packed with nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamin C and anthocyanins, and offer excellent health benefits for those who want to improve their health through better nutrition.
Eating berries, in general, is one of the best tips for people who are looking to reduce their risk of developing cancer.
However, Aronia berries might be the best when it comes to cancer-fighting foods.
If you are prone to catching colds and the flu? Include in your flu prevention diet a spoonful of dried Aronia berries or juice.
