Use Aroniaberries As A Natural Easter Egg Dye

Posted by Superberries on 4/8/2022 to Lifestyle

Superberries Aroniaberry Dyed Easter Eggs

Aroniaberries have been used for dye for centuries. Native Americans used the berry for health and wellness purposes as well as for clothing dye. This inspired us to try using our Superberries Aroniaberry Concentrate in place of tablets for the traditional Easter egg dye. We were thrilled. We loved the color of purple the eggs turned the longer we left them in the dye. We've also put together a list of other fruits and vegetables you can use to color your Easter eggs.

7 Super Nutrients found in Purple Fruits and Vegetables

Posted by Superberries Team on 10/8/2021 to About the Aroniaberry

October is breast cancer awareness month and we’ve all seen the pink ribbons, apparel, and products that support breast cancer research popping up in the stores. In the world of nutrition, all this pink reminds us of the important health benefits of purple, pink’s color cousin. Purple fruits and vegetables pack a powerful combination of nutrients that directly benefit our health and wellness. Here are 7 important nutrients found in purple fruits and vegetables.

History of the Aronia Berry

Posted by Superberries Team on 7/27/2021 to About the Aroniaberry

We love exploring the history of the Aronia berry. The berry was originally used for a number of purposes by the Native American cultures in North America. The leaves and twigs of the Aronia Berry bush were a staple used for medicinal teas and herbal remedies to treat everything from colic to fever. The juice of the berries was used as dyes, war paint, and for treating cuts and abrasions. During the long winter months, dried berries were used to boost nutrition and health among the Native American tribes. Aronia Berries were also used to cure and tenderize various meats. The cured, tenderized meats were called pemmican (dried meats) and were used for food during the harsh winter months when game was scarce.

7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Hikes

Posted by Superberries Team on 5/15/2021 to Lifestyle

Now that spring is finally here and summer is on its way, many people want to spend time relishing the beauty Mother Nature has on display. Hiking is an easy way to introduce yourself to outdoor activities, and it doesn’t require a lot of special equipment or technical knowledge. Whether you’re a novice or an advanced hiker, here are 7 ways to make the most of your summer hikes.

7 Things That Make Berries a SuperFood

Posted by Superberries Team on 9/19/2020 to About the Aroniaberry

There is a lot of talk these days about eating to stay healthy and which supplements you should be taking. Choosing an eating program or diet that is right for you can be daunting. One thing most experts agree on, though, is that including berries in your diet is an important step towards maintaining good health. Here are 7 things that make berries a superfood.

The Health Benefits of Chokeberries

Posted by Superberries Team on 9/7/2019 to About the Aroniaberry

The aroniaberry (also known as a chokeberry) has proven to be one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants. In simple terms, antioxidants are a chemical compound or substance such as Vitamin E and C, found in foods, which are thought to protect the body’s cells from the damaging effects of oxidation. Chokeberries have higher antioxidant levels than other fruits and berries. Not only are they low in sugar, they also contain beneficial nutrients, such as quercetin, quinic, minerals, and vitamins. They also contain powerful nutritional compounds like anthocyanins, polyphenols and flavonoids deliver health and wellness benefits to your eyes, joints, cardiovascular and other body systems.

How Many Aroniaberries Per Day?

Posted by Superberries Team on 4/12/2019 to About the Aroniaberry

Our Superberries Aroniaberry Products are often recommended to our customers by their physicians or friends because they support eye, joint and cardiovascular health. They also have other health benefits. Learn how many Aronia Berries you should eat on a daily basis based on the antioxidants your body needs.

Beyond Purple: Why It’s So Important to Eat All the Colors of the Rainbow

Posted by Superberries Team on 3/15/2019 to Health Tips

Eat Purple and All Colors of the Rainbow

Although we are partial to purple at Superberries, eating fruits and vegetables that are other colors of the rainbow provides important nutrients with powerful health benefits too. Not to mention, brightly colored fruits and veggies provide everything your body needs. Superberries products feature the top antioxidant, the purple Aroniaberry.

Aroniaberries vs the Pomegranate

Posted by Superberries on 7/26/2017 to Berry Comparisons

After doing a comparison of the Aronia Berry, the Blueberry and the Cranberry in past weeks, I was recently asked how the Aronia Berry stacks up against the pomegranate. While the pomegranate is a better known and higher marketed fruit than the Aronia Berry, the Aronia Berry provides a much higher concentration of antioxidants and beneficial nutrients than the pomegranate does.

Aroniaberry Suitable for Popular, Health-Conscious Diets

Posted by Superberries on 5/15/2017 to Health Tips

Aroniaberry Suitable for Popular, Health-Conscious Diets

Consumer interest in health and wellness is on rise, with special attention being focused on healthy eating.Recently, US News and World Reports released a ranking of thirty-eight popular diets, rating them for effectiveness in things like weight loss and heart health. The best diets, concluded experts, were those that incorporate high amounts of fresh fruit, vegetables, lean meats and grains, while reducing the amount of processed foods like trans fats, sugar and refined carbohydrates. Superberries Aroniaberry products are suitable for virtually all health-conscious diets.

Benefits of the Aroniaberry vs Apple

Posted by Superberries on 1/18/2017 to Berry Comparisons

“An apple a day,” as the saying goes “keeps the doctor away." Apples are indeed a great resource of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In fact, we know the apple is an amazing fruit from the numerous studies and articles released over the past several years. However, did you know that the Aronia Berry is very closely related to the apple and has higher health and wellness content than its better known sibling?

Night Before Christmas with Superberries

Posted by Scott McKenzie on 12/23/2016 to About the Aroniaberry

Superberries Enthusiast and Author Scott McKenzie put together a version of the Night Before Christmas for Superberries.

How to Grow Aronia Berries (Chokeberry), the Superfruit in Superberries

Posted by Superberries Team on 11/1/2016 to About the Aroniaberry

Aroniaberry Bush in Field Recently I was asked two questions regarding the growth process of the Aronia Berry Bush. The first question regarded the insects that might thrive on the Aronia Berry Bush. This question inevitably led to the next question which concerned the use of pesticides on the Aronia Berry Bush. I replied that I am by no means a horticulturalist and instead referred the inquiries to the local county extension agent before deciding to do a bit of research on this myself.

Aroniaberries vs the Elderberry

Posted by Superberries on 10/20/2016 to Berry Comparisons

Perhaps the closest berry in comparison to the Aronia Berry is the elderberry. With cold and flu season upon us, the hunt is on for holistic remedies to boost the immune system or shorten the duration and the severity of the illness. Both the Aronia Berry and the elderberry do provide some supplemental benefits to a well balanced diet and help maintain a state of health and wellness. However, there are differences between the two berries and the better option overall appears to be the Aronia Berry for its higher antioxidant benefits.

Superberries Aroniaberries: USDA Organic and Non-GMO Verified

Posted by Superberries Team on 10/3/2016 to About the Aroniaberry

A great aspect of Superberries Aronia Berries is that the Aronia Berries are Non GMO organic berries. Superberries takes great care in making certain each of their farms grow the Aronia Berries in the most natural manner in order to bring the freshest and highest antioxidant quality Aronia Berries into the market. There are no additives in Superberries Frozen Aronia Berries or the Aronia Berry Concentrate. There are no preservatives or unnatural colorings, flavorings or added sugars. The final product is basically the same as what you would find on the Aronia Berry bush.

The Aronia Berry: Growing Super Berries in the Midwest

Posted by Scott McKenzie on 9/20/2016 to About the Aroniaberry

It's been interesting speaking with a number of the local farmers in Nebraska and Iowa regarding the Aronia crop, the growing season and the harvesting of the berries. I've noted that most of the farms place a firm emphasis on organic production of the Aronia Berries and are very careful to foster the bushes on land certified organic by the USDA. This careful attitude of the farms toward the organic growth of the bush and the Aronia Berry ensures a more natural tendency toward health and wellness.

Benefits of Aroniaberry vs Cranberry

Posted by Superberries on 9/12/2016 to Berry Comparisons

During the past few months I’ve been doing a research project on the comparison of various well known berries and how they stack up against the lesser known Aronia Berry. It’s been an interesting project and the knowledge I’ve gained regarding the various berries is quite enlightening to a “foodie” such as myself. In the course of this research I was asked how well the Aronia Berry stacked up against the cranberry. While cranberries are high in natural antioxidants and provide nutritional value to any diet, the Aronia Berry still manages to top the cranberry in nearly every category.