Juneberries are red berries which turn to blue-black on ripening, native to North America and belonging to the amelanchier genus in the rosaceae family. Other fruits belonging to the same family include Apples, Pears, Prunes, Asian Plums, Cherries, Apricots, Strawberries, Raspberries, and Blackberries.
Mature juneberry fruit is a purple berry-like pome, practically identical to a blueberry. Juneberry fruit flavour resembles dark wild cherry or raisin, with a hint of almonds in the tiny, soft seed.
• Juneberry is very similar to Blueberry in almost all characteristics that are important to the consumer, including Fruit colour, shape, size, nutrition, texture, and uses.
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• Juneberry is a very rich source of Flavonoids and one of the highest recorded ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) anti-oxidant capacities of many Fruits and Vegetables.
• Juneberry has higher level of anti-oxidants (such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, etc.) compared to other more common berries such as wild Blueberries, Strawberries or Raspberries.
• Juneberry is greater than Blueberry in Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin E, nearly twice (2x) as much Fiber and Protein and many other Vitamins and Minerals.
Health Benefits of Juneberries
Anti-Aging
• Juneberries contain Vitamin C which has been shown to affect immune function and development of age-related macular degeneration.
Foods & Bones
Cardiovascular System
• Juneberry is contain more than a dozen Vitamins and Minerals, which have a dazzling array of heart disease-busting anti-oxidants.
• Vitamin C has been shown to decrease the risk of atherosclerosis and peripheral arterial disease and plasma Ascorbic Acid concentration reduce mortality from all causes (including cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease and Cancers) in men and women.
• Anti-oxidant help Fight against cardiovascular disease. Juneberries are the one of the highest-scoring Fruit of all time in ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) ranking. ORAC is a rating system for anti-oxidant power.
• Juneberry is act to protect the walls of the capillaries and veins because of their Anthocyanin which reduce inflammation and swelling in the tissues.
• Its recommended in cases of swollen lower extremities, varicose veins, phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), varicose ulcers and Hemorrhoids.
Foods & Cardiovascular System
Circulatory System
• Juneberries Vitamin C content significantly reduces lead levels in the blood. It helps eliminate toxins from the blood, thus removing any dangerous amounts of lead.
Foods & Circulatory System
Detoxification
• Juneberries have remarkable anti-septic and Anti-Biotic effects on the germs that cause urinary Infections, particularly Escherichia coli. They do not provoke bacterial resistance to this Anti-Biotic effect, a phenomenon that is common with Anti-Biotics.
• Juneberry is prevents and treats Cystitis and also prevent the adherence of bacteria to the cells that line up in the interior of the urinary bladder.
Foods & Detoxification
Digestive System
• Juneberries are very effective against Flatulence (excess intestinal gas).
Foods & Digestive System
Eye
• Juneberries Vitamin A content is essential for a healthy Eye/vision and protection of macular degeneration.
Retinol maintains the Cornea and helps keep Eyes healthy as it converts light Energy into nerve impulses that enable vision.
Foods & Eye
Immune System
• Juneberry is most special because of the spectacular array of disease-busting Phytochemicals (rich in Flavonoids) they provide.
• Juneberries have higher total anti-oxidant capacity relative to other Fruits due to their Anthocyanin and procyanidin constituents.
• Juneberry contain compounds like Anthocyanin that are anti-oxidant and Anti-Inflammatory.
• Vitamin A is a great Immune System stimulator. It strengthens the Immune System by supporting the production of Lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell that Fight off bacteria, viruses, parasites or Cancer cells). It plays a crucial part in a number of physiologic processes that ensure the good functioning of the Immune System.
• Vitamin C is essential for good health, being an incredibly powerful natural anti-oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and anti-bacterial. One of the premier anti-oxidants on the planet and can help to slow or prevent Cancer growth.
• Vitamin C maintain the health of cells by helping to protect them against damage from free radicals (destructive molecules linked to Cancer, DNA damage, and aging). A generous Vitamin C intake stimulates our Immune System, making it respond more aggressively to external threats.
• Vitamin C-rich foods help the body recover its provisions of Vitamin E (another potent anti-oxidant).
Foods & Immune System
Infections
• Juneberries Vitamin A content reinforces our body’s First line of defense, increases resistance to Infection and Fights free radicals. It helps create a barrier against bacteria and viruses by reinforcing our body’s First line of defense: mucous membranes (our Eyes, nose, throat, lungs and Digestive System are lined with mucous membranes).
• Vitamin C is a great anti-bacterial and a natural anti-histamine, reducing the most unpleasant effects of the Common Cold (such as inflammation, stuffy nose, muscle pain and so on).
Foods & Infections
Intestine
• Juneberry is recommended for disbacteriosis (disturbance of the intestinal bacterial flora) due to their Anti-Microbial action and Astringent effects of Tannins.
Foods & Intestine
Metabolism
• Vitamin C increases intestinal absorption of non-heme Iron by either reducing Iron from the ferrous ionic state to ferric state (in its capacity as an electron donor) or by forming a soluble complex with the Iron in the alkaline pH of the small intestine.
Foods & Metabolism
Oral & Dental
• Juneberries contain Vitamin C which helps heal cuts and Wounds and keep teeth and Gums healthy and its deficiency causes Scurvy.
Foods & Dental
Pregnancy
• Juneberries Vitamin A content sustains Bone growth and development. Its important for embryonic development (healthy babies) as it helps them grow and develop normally and have good immunity.
Foods & Pregnancy
Respiratory System
• Vitamin C is beneficial in protecting against Respiratory symptoms associated with Asthma and wheezing symptoms in children and a popular natural remedy for Colds and Coughs.
Foods & Respiratory System
Skin Health
• Juneberries Vitamin A content is vital for Skin cell renewal, healthy epithelial tissues and mucous membranes. It helps keep Skin Healthy by protecting it against Infections, working together to improve rough Skin and maintaining the integrity of epithelial cells, which occur in the Eye, Respiratory tract, Genitourinary Tract, and intestinal tract.
• Vitamin C supports and stimulates Collagen production, helping us look fresh, young and radiant. Vitamin C is a co-factor in Collagen synthesis.
Foods & Skin Health
The Brain & Nervous System
• Juneberry is the perfect brain and memory-protecting food as it gives the brain a nice gradual dose of its must-have fuel (glucose) along with a massive hit of powerful anti-oxidants.
• They are incredibly effective anti-oxidants and a powerful Anti-Inflammatory agents. As the brain is particularly susceptible to the destructive effects of excessive oxidation and inflammation, the unique “one-two punch” of Juneberries provides powerful brain protection. Holding the number one spot in food with the most anti-oxidant power.
• Juneberries Vitamin C content helps in the production of neurotransmitters and Hormones.
Foods & Nervous System
Reasons to Eat More Berries
Berries are one of my top-rated Fruits.
1) Berries are a great source of Fiber and Vitamin C.
• Raspberries have more Fiber per serving than any other Fruit.
2) Berries are a supreme food for brain health and have been shown to reverse signs of aging in the brain and improve memory.
3) Berries protect The Heart. A daily serving of berries reduced the risk of heart attacks by 32%.
4) Berries are packed with uniquely powerful Anthocyanins (red/blue/purple plant pigments) which is among the most sensational Anti-Inflammatory (inflammation is the “universal” driver of chronic diseases) weapons in nature.
5) Berries have a low glycemic response, relative to other Fruits, thus making them a good choice for diabetics and those who struggle with weight control.
Varieties of Berries
Acai Berries
Barberries
Bayberries
Bearberries
Bilberries
Blackberries
Blueberries
Boysenberries
Cape Gooseberries
Cherries
Chokeberries
Cloudberries
Cranberries
Crowberries
Dewberries
Elder Berries
Goji Berries
Gooseberries
Hackberries
Huckleberries
Juneberries
Lingonberries
Loganberries
Maqui Berries
Marionberries
Mulberries
Nannyberries
Oheloberries
Olallieberries
Raspberries
Salmonberries
Sea-Buckthorn Berries
Strawberries
Tayberries
Thimbleberries
Wild Berries
Wild Strawberries
Wineberries
White Mulberries
Youngberries