Aronia berries, also known as black chokeberries, have been gaining popularity among health- conscious consumers looking to add more superfoods to their diets. The small dark berries of the Aronia melanocarpa plant are packed full of powerful antioxidants, vitamins and contain high levels of anthocyanins. These powerful antioxidants help reduce the risk for cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, inflammation, diabetes, bacterial infections and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s. They also slow the aging process by protecting your skin from the harmful effects of environmental pollutants, tobacco smoke, the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, and other factors that cause your body to produce free radicals.