Chokecherries

When I was growing up, we had a couple of chokecherry trees in our yard. My mother would harvest some every year to make jelly, but beyond that, I had no use for chokecherries. The typical kid, I preferred sweet fruit, and the tartness of that berry is particularly lip-puckering.

What I didn’t know was that the North American fruit was widely used by Native Americans for centuries before I ever existed. They even ate the seeds, which are a good source of healthy fat and protein. Lately, chokecherries have been found to have a relatively large antioxidant value, weighing in at 16,000 on the ORAC scale.

Despite this, most people much prefer its cousin, the black cherry, as the black cherry is considerably sweeter. However, if you can find a juice that includes some chokecherry, you would truly be doing your body good.

Nutrients in chokecherries

• Manganese
• Vitamin C
• Flavonoids

Health benefits of chokecherries

• Because of their high antioxidant value, they protect cells against free radical damage.
• The vitamin C boost the immune system.
• The flavonoids are phytonutrients that improve the functioning of various organs and systems in the body.
• Manganese is important in nerve and bone health, and for proper thyroid function.

Knowing all this, do you think the chokecherry would be a worthy supplement to your diet? Definitely yes, especially if it is used in conjunction with other superfoods that provide a variety of nutrients and health benefits.

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