Aronia It does not belong to the fruit that you feel like eating handfuls, as is the case with sweet blueberries, raspberries or blueberries. However, it is worth convincing yourself of its somewhat tart taste, due to the richness of health -promoting properties. A delicious fruity can come here with help cocktailthanks to which you can easily smuggle chokeberry to the daily menu.
According to Dr. Dietetics Bartek Kulczyński Aronia is one of the healthiest fruits in the worldcontains many vitamins, minerals, and fiber that has a positive effect on digestion and intestinal microflora. In addition, fiber -rich meals affect the satiety after a meal, turn up the metabolism, and also prevent flatulence and gas. This ingredient also helps keep sugar and “bad” cholesterol in check. 100 g of chokeberry fruit provides as much as 25 percent daily demand for fiber.
Aronia also provides a lot of valuable antioxidants, and more precisely polyphenolswhich protect the body against the effects of oxidative stress, and also support the fight against the harmful effects of free radicals. They are attributed to them Also anti -cancer, anti -inflammatory and anti -aging effects. In addition, antioxidants reduce the risk of developing civilization diseases.
In chokeberry sheep vitamin K1, which has a positive effect on the circulatory system, among others, affecting proper blood clotting, in addition, it supports the maintenance of proper bone mineralization. Eating 100 g of chokeberry covers 20 percent demand for this vitamin. Aronia also provides a large amount vitamins Cwhich has antioxidant properties, and also affects the immune system. In addition, it is necessary for the proper absorption of iron and collagen synthesis. 100 g portion provides over 33 percent vitamin C needed by the body during the day.
There is also a lot of helping to maintain normal blood pressure potassium, and also ironwhich prevents anemia. Whereas mangan strengthens bones and teeth, affects the nervous and endocrine systems, and zinc Supports immunity, skin, nails and hair condition.
Aronia will be a great choice for people struggling with cardiovascular diseases, and those who care about their prevention. These fruits They support the work of the heart and also strengthen blood vessels, help to care for normal blood pressure, and also have anticoagulant. Regular eating of chokeberry causes a decrease in triglycerides, and also restores the balance between HDL and LDL lipoproteins, which in consequence has anti -coincidence. As if that wasn’t enough, Aronia also has Action that reduces the risk of urinary tract infection, and also helps protect the liver.
If you are losing weight, also go ahead for chokeberry. The ingredients contained in it contribute to the curling of metabolism. It also has a low glycemic index, and is low in calorie, thanks to which it will help reduce body weight.
Homemade cocktails and smoothie It’s a good idea for a quick, second breakfast or afternoon tea. Not only are tasty, but in one glass they provide a lot of health -promoting substances. What ingredients add to your drink depends on your nutritional preferences. Aronia will taste great with other blueberry fruit, from blueberries, to strawberries, raspberries, to berries. Its tart taste can also balance her sweet banana. It is also worth adding to healthy smoothie avocadowhich will give him a creamy consistency and provide a lot of healthy fats. We also recommend posewhich is a source of antioxidants, fiber and iron, its sweet taste will perfectly match the cocktail
To prepare two portions chokeberry cocktailyou will need:
- 150 g of chokeberry,
- 100 g of raspberries, berries, or blueberries,
- ½ avocado,
- 1 little beetroot,
- 250 g kefiru,
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice,
- 1 tablespoon of honey,
- 100 ml of water,
- mint leaves.
Preparation: Wash the fruit, hollow the avocado, peel the beetroot and cut into smaller parts. Put all the ingredients into the blender dish, pour in kefir, add lemon juice and honey. Mix to a smooth mass. Add water, you can change its amount depending on how thick a cocktail should be. Decorate the drink with fresh mint.
Sources: Teragotuje.pl, youtube.com/@drbartekpl
