Goji Berry, also known as the Himalayan blueberry or simply the miracle of the Himalayas!
One of the most popular superfoods in the world
Goji berries are small red fruits with a sweet-and-tart taste that can be consumed raw, dried, in the form of juice or tea, and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 5,000 years. They are so delicate that they cannot be harvested mechanically and must be picked by hand only.
What is impressive about the plant is its ability to withstand extreme temperature variations: cold down to minus 20–25 degrees Celsius and heat exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. It is traditionally grown in the Himalayas, Tibet, China, and Mongolia.
Why dried?
Due to their delicate structure, fresh goji berries have a very short shelf life. In raw form, the fruits last only up to one week in the refrigerator. Most commonly, they are consumed dried, which does not alter their qualities.
A natural pharmacy for your health
The content of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in goji berries is six times higher than that of bee pollen. The iron content is 15 times higher than that found in pomegranates, spinach, and green apples. They contain 500 times more vitamin C compared to oranges and lemons.
Goji berries contain large amounts of linoleic acid, making them a valuable aid for natural weight management. Their greatest advantage is the presence of 11 essential amino acids — more than any other common fruit.
Goji berries also contain copper, phosphorus, iodine, potassium, zinc, selenium, and no cholesterol. The recommended daily intake of goji berries is 30 g. With this seemingly small amount, this unique fruit provides the body with more vitamin C than oranges, more beta-carotene than carrots, and more iron than a serving of red meat.
The berries are rich in antioxidants, especially beta-carotene and zeaxanthin, which is why they are believed to have rejuvenating effects, support blood sugar control, assist in weight management, and provide protection against cancer.
In practice, there is hardly any food or beverage that cannot be combined with goji berries to create something tasty and beneficial.
Health benefits of goji berries
Goji berries boost immunity, improve stomach and liver function, and help promote calmness during stress. They have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health, and in China it is believed that consuming 20 g of goji berries daily will strengthen the body, slow down aging, and increase positive energy.
Goji berries are considered one of the strongest allies in the fight against excess body weight. It is believed that the key component responsible for weight management benefits is the highly beneficial polysaccharides. They stimulate fat-burning processes. Once in the body, polysaccharides are absorbed quickly and increase metabolism. Its speed can increase up to five times, significantly reducing the time needed to burn fat.
Create a feeling of fullness
Goji berries have been shown to boost metabolism and supply the body with fiber that reduces the feeling of hunger. They contain large amounts of linoleic acid, which helps reduce body weight naturally. A diet that includes goji berries should last at least one month to notice results.
Nutritional information for goji berries
In 5 tablespoons of berries (~30 g) there are:
~100 calories
0 g fat
3 g fiber
13 g sugar
4 g protein
7510 IU vitamin A (about 134% of the recommended daily intake)
14 mg vitamin C (about 25% of the recommended daily intake)
12 mg iron (about 10% of the recommended daily intake)
18 amino acids (11 of which are essential)
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