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Aronia juice is one of those dietary supplements that appear very often in Polish homes. Not everyone likes chokeberry fruits because they taste tart, but they are rich in vitamins and minerals that help fight free radicals, bacteria, viruses, and even protect against cancer and civilization diseases such as atherosclerosis. What other properties does chokeberry juice have?
Aronia juice – characteristics
Aronia juice is dark red in color and is made from black chokeberry berries (Aronia melanocarpa), a shrub that likes the European climate. Chokeberry, however, is native to North America and belongs to the same family as mountain ash. We owe its appearance in Europe to the famous fruit grower, Ivan Michurin, who is responsible for growing many different plant species. Aronia grows very well and bears fruit in Poland, and the fruits are harvested in early autumn.
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Aronia juice – health properties
Aronia juice is best known for its antioxidant properties. However, it is also a great remedy for civilization diseases, and even for eye diseases, which are more and more common among people working in front of a computer.
Aronia juice owes its properties to the content of vitamins and minerals. Aronia is rich in vitamin P, which is also a bioflavonoid, which gives its fruit a unique color. However, bioflavonoids are also responsible for protecting the body against viruses, fungi and bacteria, and even protect against the harmful effects of the sun. Thanks to the bioflavonoids content in chokeberry, the juice of the berries of this plant has a positive effect on the body’s immune system. There are flavonoids in chokeberry, such as: quercetin, rutin, catechins, leucocyanins and anthocyanins.
Aronia juice and extracts of 10 herbs are part of the all-natural dietary supplement Harmonix 500 ml. It helps to fight problems such as insomnia, flatulence, constipation, stress and anxiety. Bilberry has similar properties to chokeberry. Puritan’s Pride Blueberry Fruit Extract contains antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals in the body. The dietary supplement supports, among other things, the work of eyesight, but also has an antibacterial and calming effect.
In chokeberry fruit you can also find vitamins B2, B3, B9 (folic acid), C and E. Bioflavonoids improve the absorption of vitamin C, so it works even more effectively, and the presence of vitamin C improves the absorption of vitamin E. All these vitamins together act as antioxidants which protect cells against free radicals, degenerative changes or the development of cancer cells. Vitamin C also contributes to the improvement of the condition of the skin, hair and nails. Anyway, when it comes to the skin, chokeberry, or rather preparations made of it, protect the skin against harmful UVB radiation. Aronia juice also contributes to the delay in aging processes.
Aronia juice is also rich in micro- and macroelements: copper, molybdenum, calcium, iron, manganese, boron and iodine, which ensure the proper functioning of the body. You can also find thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, zinc, potassium and sodium in chokeberry.
Aronia fruits are called the “black treasure”. He can undoubtedly describe them as “superfood”. Unfortunately, Poles are reluctant to eat chokeberry because of its tart taste. Most of the fruit grown in our country is exported. However, it is worth convincing yourself to the aronia berries – our body will surely appreciate it.
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For what ailments is it worth using chokeberry juice?
First of all, chokeberry juice increases the overall immunity of the body. But the rutin and anthocyanins contained in chokeberry berries also strengthen blood vessels, seal their walls and regulate their capacity, which in turn contributes to lowering blood pressure and improving the function of blood vessels. This prevents, among other things, atherosclerosis and hypertension. Order Aronia + for pressure from Herbapol in Krakow today. The supplement is available in a package containing up to 90 capsules.
Anthocyanins reduce lipid oxidation, i.e. lower the level of bad cholesterol, and increase the level of good cholesterol. Aronia juice, thanks to the regulation of vascular permeability, prevents the formation of blood clots and varicose veins.
If you have cholesterol problems, be sure to get the appropriate tests. Blood lipid testing will help control cholesterol levels. You will perform them in several hundred locations throughout the country.
Aronia juice is also recommended for people who have vision problemsbecause the anthocyanins contained in it regenerate the pigment on the retina, which affects the quality of vision. Chokeberry juice is also said to delay the occurrence of eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration on the retina when consumed on a regular basis. Aronia juice is also recommended for people on a detox diet. This is due to the fact that chokeberry supports the removal of deposits and food debris. In addition, it supports the work of the pancreas and liver. It should also be noted that chokeberry juice contributes to the reduction of excess glucose, therefore it is recommended mainly to people struggling with diabetes. Aronia also supports the production of insulin.
Aronia juice is also recommended for people who struggle with digestive system diseases. It works great in the case of such ailments as abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence or constipation. Aronia juice has a positive effect in the case of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), because it soothes unpleasant ailments and facilitates metabolism. Thanks to its antioxidant ingredients, chokeberry juice helps to remove toxins and supports the work of the intestines.
Aronia fruits, thanks to the content of many vitamins and minerals, are a recommended dietary supplement for people after chemotherapy or radiotherapy, because they supplement the deficiencies of ingredients in the body and accelerate regeneration after such intensive therapeutic therapy, while increasing immunity, which is very important after this method of treatment.
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Aronia juice – contraindications
As for drinking chokeberry juice, both children and pregnant women can drink it without fear. As far as babies are concerned, only make sure that they drink it when they are nine months old.
However, they should pay special attention people with low blood pressure, existing varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, coronary artery disease, problems with blood clotting and stomach ulcers and refrain from eating it.
Aronia juice – dosage
Aronia juice dose should be 50 ml per day and it may be a good idea to divide this dose into smaller portions. This will help us maintain a healthy look and protect ourselves from various ailments. If it is difficult for a person to drink the juice, due to its specific tart taste, it is worth considering adding it to water, tea or desserts such as ice cream, cakes or pudding. Nothing prevents you from adding chokeberry juice to salads or meats, for example. You can also make a tincture or jam from the juice.
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Aronia juice – price
Aronia juice is available basically in every bigger and smaller shop and pharmacy and you can buy it for 10 to 15 zlotys for half a liter. However, remember to buy a juice that has a pure composition and does not contain artificial colors, preservatives or improvers. The aronia juice should preferably be natural. Nothing prevents you from doing it yourself.
Aronia juice 100% Szczepanówka is available at a favorable price on Medonet Market. In the store you will also find Aronia VEGE OstroVit fiber in the form of a powder to dissolve.
Aronia juice – recipes
Aronia juice recipe
Ingredients: kilogram of chokeberry fruit, 300 grams of sugar, a glass of water, lemon
Ppreparation: At the very beginning, you need to take care of the fruits that need to be thoroughly washed and crushed. You can use a mixer or a potato masher to crush the fruit. Then put the crushed fruit into the pot with the rest of the ingredients. Cook everything for about 30 minutes and then strain it. The strained juice now has to be poured into clean, scalded jars, closed and placed on lids, which will allow them to pasteurize themselves. You can also boil the jars for about 15 minutes, which will have the same pasteurization effect.
Herbal Monasterium chokeberry juice without added sugar can be found at Medonet Market.
A recipe for a tincture of chokeberry
Ingredients: optional 100 cherry leaves (or 20 for every kilogram of chokeberry, this is due to the specific tart taste of chokeberry flowers, which can be softened by cherry leaves), 5 kg of chokeberry, 5 liters of water (1 per kg), 2 to 2.5 l of spirit, 5 kg sugar (or less if you don’t want the tincture to be too sweet), the juice of one lemon
Preparation: First, wash the chokeberry fruits thoroughly and freeze them for a minimum of 24 hours, preferably for a few days. After this time, rinse the chokeberry and pour a measured amount of water. Then cook for about 10 minutes, until the fruit releases the juice. After this time, drain the water from the chokeberry and (optional) cherry leaves and add sugar. Now, in turn, cook everything until it dissolves, and then set the tincture aside to cool.
After cooling down, add the spirit and lemon juice. At the end, the whole thing must be poured into bottles through gauze and set aside in a shaded place. The tincture will be ready for consumption after about half a year. It is worth drinking a tincture ready in this way in small amounts from time to time in order to strengthen the body’s immunity.
It is worth adding that chokeberry fruits can also be eaten just like that, and if someone does not like their tart taste, they can be frozen in a freezer for 48 hours and, like sloe fruits, they will lose their tartness. Aronia can also be dried and made great tea. Chokeberry fruit can also be successfully made jams, jellies or preserves for meats. Aronia juice is worth drinking throughout the winter, because it helps to strengthen immunity.
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