Saturday, July 23, 2011

Saskatoon Berry

The word Saskatoon is derived from the Cree name for the bush:
"Mis-sask-qua-too-mina". Native Americans used the bush and berries for medicinal purposes.

Saskatoon berries are a super fruit native to North America. The word "Super Fruit" refers to antioxidant rich fruits. Saskatoon Berries naturally rich dark royal purple color comes from anthocyanins. Saskatoon Berries rank high in berries rich in anthocyanins with 562.4 mg / 100 g dry basis.

Recent research indicates that Saskatoon berries have higher levels of antioxidants compared to other more common berries such as wild blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.

Antioxidant rich fruits have anti-cancer, anti-aging, and anti-heart problem effects on human body. The benefits of antioxidant have contributed against cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases, and act as a protective guard to our immune systems.

So simply stated Saskatoon berries are very good for you, are delicious and are in season!

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