There’s a new superfood in town. Superfoods have been making news around the world, recommended by doctors and nutritionists as important additions to a healthy diet. Acai is a berry that has been in the headlines, but research reveals that it takes a backseat to a berry called aronia.
Each tiny berry of Aronia melanocarpa contains a powerhouse of antioxidants. Studies done in the US and around the world indicate that the aronia berry can benefit cardiovascular health, the digestive system, liver health, and muscle recovery after workouts. With this laundry list of benefits, you might expect that people would be eating aronia by the bowlful.
With the current focus on superfoods, scientists started to take a closer look at the aronia berry. What researchers found is a berry that knocks acai from its pedestal. Aronia has an intense concentration of anthocyanins, a natural compound that not only gives the fruit its dark color, but also many of its health benefits.
With the research behind the power of the aronia berry and the current push toward healthier diets, you can bet that you'll be hearing more about the aronia berry.
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8/5/2009