Chokeberries May Help with Weight Management

I read an interesting article today about the superfruit “Chokeberries”, also known as Aronia. I was not aware that aside from being a great source of antioxidants, the extract may help with weight management by doing the following…

“Particularly in regards to weight gain, chokeberries illicit a weight balancing effect that prevents the body from accumulating too much stored fat, especially in the abdominal region. Chokeberries also help to level out high blood glucose levels, effectively warding off the onset of diabetes.” Read the rest of the article here: http://www.naturalnews.com/029159_chokeberry_weight.html

Here is another article that talks more about how chokeberries can help with preventing the onset of diabetes…”Certain anthocyanins — including those found in chokeberry — have also been shown to improve blood sugar and the function of insulin”: http://www.physorg.com/news191416719.html

Recommendation…I have heard that these berries when eaten raw are extremely bitter so I don’t advise planting a bush in your backyard and eating them fresh unless you really want to. They are best if you drink them as a juice or in extract form. Native Americans used to eat them dried and made into a tea