Sour Cherries: Sleep, Recovery and Other Health Benefits

Fruits

Sour Cherries: Sleep, Recovery and Other Health Benefits

Prunus cerasusTart, deep red and well studied Description and origins The sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) is closely related to the sweet cherry (Prunus avium), but has a much sharper, more acidic taste. It has been grown in gardens and orchards from Europe to Central Asia for centuries. Popular varieties include Montmorency, which is grown widely in the US, and Morello,…

PureBerryOctober 13, 2026

Fruits

Aronia (Black Chokeberry): Benefits for Heart, Blood Vessels and Blood Sugar

Aronia melanocarpaOne of the richest sources of anthocyanins Aronia, also known as black chokeberry, originally comes from North America and is now widely grown in Eastern and Central Europe. Its taste is tart and astringent – the name "chokeberry" comes from the dry, mouth-puckering feeling it leaves. Few people eat it raw, but as juice, powder or in combination with…

PureBerryOctober 13, 2026

Nuts & Seeds

Sesame Seeds – Benefits for Bones, Heart and Hormones

Sesamum indicum Sesame seeds are small, but they have been valued for thousands of years – as food, as oil and as medicine. From sushi and bread to tahini and halva, they appear in cuisines around the world, and they offer a remarkable range of minerals and protective compounds. What makes sesame seeds special? Sesame is one of the oldest…

PureberryOctober 13, 2026

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