Aronia Berries: A Gift from God for Our Health

Aronia berries are small and powerful gifts from God that can help us maintain our health. These little black berries are not only delicious. They are also full of valuable nutrients that give our bodies more energy and boost our performance.

But the berries are not part of our traditional diet. What’s more, their availability can be a problem. In this article, I’ll show you the positive effects these fruits have on your body and how you can easily incorporate them into your daily routine.

The health benefits of aronia berries

Aronia berries are also known as chokeberries. They are considered a superfood because they contain many vitamins and minerals. They are also particularly rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. These are powerful antioxidants that help protect our cells from free radicals.

The high-quality nutrient mix in aronia berries has various beneficial effects on our health. The following list is not exhaustive, but shows you the most important benefits:

Immune System Strengthening

Aronia berries contain large amounts of vitamin C. This vitamin is involved in many processes in the body. However, it is primarily responsible for strengthening our immune system and helping the body detoxify. With high levels of vitamin C in your blood, you can effectively prevent illness and recover faster from infections.

Anti-inflammatory properties

The antioxidants in berries can reduce inflammation in the body, helping to prevent chronic disease. Since chronic inflammation can also lead to cancerous tumors, chokeberries may also help prevent cancer to some extent.

Promoting heart health

Some studies suggest that aronia berries may help lower blood pressure and regulate cholesterol levels. They may therefore help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Regular consumption of aronia berries reduces the likelihood of heart attack and stroke.

Digestive support

The fiber in chokeberries promotes healthy digestion and helps keep the intestinal flora in balance. Healthy gut bacteria need an alkaline environment with as few toxins as possible. Because the berries form alkaline bases in the metabolism, they protect against hyperacidity and support a healthy intestinal environment.

Blood sugar regulation

There is evidence that aronia berries can stabilize blood sugar levels. The antioxidants increase the ability to absorb blood sugar into the cells. This means that diabetics may benefit from eating aronia berries in moderation.

God gave us food to keep us healthy

When we look at creation, we see that God has given us an abundance of food. In my article on the basics of biblical nutrition, I discussed the components that should make up our diet.

However, there are some foods that we can legitimately call superfoods. They are so called because of their high nutrient content. Not only can they nourish us, but they can also help us treat and prevent disease.

This is probably why the scriptures say:

And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. (Genesis 1:29, KJV)

Aronia berries are a wonderful example of divine provision. Our Heavenly Father has given us food all over the world to keep our bodies fit and strong.

Practical tips for incorporating the berries into your routine

Aronia berries are not difficult to include in your daily diet. They have a slightly tart to sour taste, but can be added to many dishes.

Here are some practical tips on how to incorporate these little nutrient bombs into your daily routine, as well as a delicious recipe for an aronia berry smoothie.

Tips & tricks

Smoothies: Add a handful of fresh or dried aronia berries to your morning smoothie. The dried berries are also available as a powder. In this form, the nutrients are more easily distributed throughout the blend.

• Cereal and yogurt: Sprinkle dried aronia berries on your cereal or stir them into your yogurt. If you like it sweet, add some honey or other fruit.
• Baking: Use aronia berries in muffins, breads, or cakes. Again, don’t rely on the berries for sweetness.
• Snacks: Dried aronia berries make a great, healthy snack between meals. Mix them with nuts for a healthy trail mix.

It’s worth experimenting, especially if you and your family are getting used to the taste. You can find plenty of recipes online to help you incorporate chokecherries into your daily diet.

For a little help, here is a recipe for a delicious smoothie. But you can actually add the berries (dried as a powder) to almost any smoothie.

Try the recipe: Aronia Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 1 handful of fresh or dried aronia berries
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
• some ice cubes (optional)

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and chunky.
3. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Availability and sources

Aronia berries are available in various forms: fresh, frozen, dried, powdered, or juice. However, they are not available everywhere. Sometimes you have to look hard. You can find them in well-stocked supermarkets and organic markets, health food stores, or specialized online stores.

Here is a source we have had good experience with. It is also a good staring point:

Aronia starter bundle including organic dried aronia berries, aronia berry juice, aronia berry capsules, aronia berry powder (affiliate link)

By purchasing through the link, you support me as well as your health. Thank you very much!

Bottom line

Aronia berries are little powerhouses that can help us stay healthy with many valuable nutrients. They are one of God’s many gifts.

Just try the smoothie recipe and let the taste sink in. You will see that healthy eating can be delicious. May God bless you and your families and guide you on your journey to a healthier life.

This story was originally published in German language on: Torah-in-Family.de

Here you can read it on Medium.