Goji Berries – Good for Your Health
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Perhaps you’ve heard of the newest addition to the team of superfoods we’re only beginning to discover – Goji Berries. Actually, Goji berries aren’t new to people in Tibet, the Himalayas and China; however, they’re fairly new to western civilization and boy are we glad they’re finally here!
Goji Berries, The Newest Superfood |
Goji berries, also called wolfberries, are rich in antioxidants including carotenoids like beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. Zeaxanthin is known to protect the retina of the eye and may protect against developing macular degeneration. Goji berries are also known to:
Wolfberries contain many nutrients including:
Now that’s a superfood! How Goji Berries Taste And How To Eat Them Said to taste both sweet and sour, Goji berries are red and have a chewy texture. They can be eaten raw, brewed into a tea, made into a juice or added to foods like soups or stews. They’re also good with nuts and other dried fruits as a trail mix. To add Goji berries to your diet you can eat them by the handful or add them to yogurt, granola and cereal. Combine them with other fruits and veggies in a smoothie for a tasty and healthy treat. Mix with nuts and berries for an afternoon snack or add them to cookies, rice, soups and stews. And here’s a meatloaf recipe which uses these wonderful berries: Goji Berry Meatloaf: • 1lb ground beef Glaze Topping: • 1/4 cup ketchup Step One: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Originally only found in obscure health food stores, you can now find Goji berries in many mainstream super markets and certainly at your local whole foods store or market. Add them to your diet and start reaping this superfood’s amazing benefits. |
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Tags: Afternoon Snack, Chewy Texture, Dietary Minerals, Dried Fruits, Essential Fatty Acids, Fruits And Veggies, Goji Berries, Liver Function, Nuts And Berries
