FACT: What are goji berries?
The goji berry is a small red berry grown in China, Mongolia, and Tibet. It has also been known as the Tibetan goji, Wolfberry, Chinese Wolfberry, Mede Berry, and Murali. The scientific name of the Goji is Lycium barbarum, and is a member of the nightshade (Solonaceae) family, which also includes potato, tomato, and peppers.
FACT: The goji berry is a leading member of an emerging class of fruits, known as "Superfruits."
Goji berries contain exceptional quanties of nutrients that are known to give important health benefits. These include:
- Polysaccharides: Scientists atrribute most of goji berries amazing health properties to polysaccharides which fortify your immune system and are responsible for controlling your body's most important defense systems.
- Antioxidants: These well known nutrients have far reaching abilities against the damaging effects of free radicals. Antioxidants have been shown to reduce risk of heart disease, neurological disease, and many cancers.
- 11 essential and 22 trace dietary minerals, 18 amino acids, 6 essential vitamins, 5 unsaturated fatty acids, 5 cartenoids, and numerous phenolic pigments. The potency of the goji berry and associated health benefits are unquestionable.
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As a "Superfruit," not only do goji berries provide a powerful array of health benefits, but they also have a wonderful flavor that is tasty by itself, as well as easily adapted to ehance many different dishes.
FACT: The goji berry has been grown and consumed for thousands of years
The goji berry has been cultivated on the fertile floodplains of the yellow river (Huang He) by Chinese herbalists from at least 6000 years ago to:
- Boost Immune Function
- Improve Circulation
- Promote Longevity
- Improve Sexual Function and Fertility
- Help Eyesight
- Protect the Liver
Although it has always been a prized fruit, only recently has the powerful nutritional potency of the goji berry been scientifically proven.
More Information:
For more information concerning the benefits of goji berries, several articles have been provided detailing the goji berry and its powerful health effects. Also, several recipes are available, making it easy to include the goji berry in anyone's diet.