Goji berries - Superfood
>> Thursday, 18 September 2008
Originating from the Himalayan mountains, Goji berries are regarded in Orient as an anti-aging, strength-building superfood.
The Chinese Wonder Fruit. Also known as Wolfberries, Lycium berries and Gou Ji Zi berries, they have been used in Traditional Mongolian, Tibetan and Chinese medicine for centuries to nourish yin and improve the functioning of the 'water element'. A handful a day is said to provide the energy to overcome difficult obstacles in healing, promote cheerfulness and brighten the spirit.
Goji berries have strong antioxidant, anti-ageing properties and may help to boost the immune system, improve hearing, eye-sight and liver function, maintain healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, strengthen bones and tendons, burn fat, build muscle, increase libido, enhance fertility and reduce morning sickness.
The Goji berry is a nutritious powerhouse and is so very tasty. Eat them just the way they are as the perfect snack or add to cereal, yogurt, muesli and smoothies. Gojis make a sweet tea or use as a delicious garnish in exciting dishes.
Goji berries contain up to 21 trace minerals (the main ones being zinc,iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium, and phosphorus) and are the richest source of carotenoids, including beta-carotene (more beta carotene than carrots), of all known foods or plants on earth!
Goji berries also contain vitamins B1, B2, B6, and vitamin E.
Mature fruits contain about 11 mg or iron per 100 grams, beta-sisterol (an anti-inflammatory agent), linoleic acid (a fatty acid), sesquiterpenoids (cyperone, solavetivone), tetraterpenoids (zeaxanthin, physalin),and betaine (0.1%).
Goji berries contain polysaccharides which fortify the immune system. A polysaccharide found in this fruit has been found to be a powerful secretagogue (a substance that stimulates the secretion of human growth hormone by the pituitary gland).
A variety of sources are available here
Goji juice available in USA




