Questions

Question 1 - What is an aroniaberry? I have never heard of it before.

Question 2 - Where do aroniaberries come from?

Question 3 - Why are these berries so popular now if they have been around for so long?

Question 4 - Tell me in plain, simple, easy to understand terms, what aroniaberries can do.

Question 5 - Are there any more health benefits of the aroniaberry?

Question 6 - Where does all this information come from? Who is doing all these studies?

Question 7 - How are aroniaberries to be consumed? What options of use are there for these berries?

Question 8 - Where can I get these aroniaberries?

Answers

Question 1 - You may know aroniaberries by a more common name: "chokeberries."
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Question 2 - The aroniaberry bush is native to North America. Native Americans used the berries for medicinal purposes, dyes for clothing, and for preserving meats and other foods.
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Question 3 - The aroniaberry is receiving a lot of attention because of recent scientific studies. These studies have shown that aroniaberries have tremendous concentrations of flavonoids, polyphenols, anthocyanins, and antioxidants. These purple berries offer the most promising properties for human health. People are now trying to add more antioxidants to their diets, and aroniaberries offer the highest concentration. Of all the antioxidant studies, the aroniaberry was shown to have the highest antioxidant levels by a wide margin.
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Question 4 - U.S.D.A researchers have said that aroniaberries have the highest antioxidant activity of all berries. Aroniaberries have been proven to: 1. improve circulation; 2. strengthen blood vessels; 3. suppress viruses; 4. act an an anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic within the human body. Juice from the aroniaberry prevents the formation of free radicals. Free radicals cause chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular ailments.
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Question 5 - New research has shown that aroniaberries: 1. May offer protection for human blood vessels; 2. Contains rich amounts of flavonoids, polyphenols, anthocyyanis and powerful anti-oxidents; 3. Are a strong relaxing agent of the smooth muscle found in arteries; 4. Play a major role in keeping the blood pressure from becoming dangerously high; 5. Help prevent spasms in blood vessels; 6. Inhibit the development of blood clots and the early process of atherosclerosis; 7. Are very potent in helping relax the arteries, aiding blood flow, and protecting the coronary arteries from oxidant injury. 8. Are five to ten times more potent than cranberries for urinary tract health.
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Question 6 - There are a number of research centers, mostly universities, that are currently studying aroniaberries: 1. Washington State University; 2. United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service; 3. California Rare Fruit Growers, Golden Gate Chapter; 4. North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora, Oregon; 5. Closer to home would be the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. There are quite a number of research centers throughout the United States and throughout the world that are performing ongoing studies of the benefits of the aroniaberry. Check them out on the Internet if you would like to learn more.
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Question 7 - Aroniaberries make great smoothies. Just add them to any juices, fruits, or your favorite yogurt. They can be put on cold or hot cereal, or added to pancake batter. You can also substitute them in many other berry recipes like cranberry sauce or blueberry muffins. They are great in fruit salads. Also, check out our "Recipes" page for more ideas.
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Question 8 - To the best of my knowledge, mine are the ONLY aroniaberries in the United States that are for sale.
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