Get going with goji berries
Goji berries often look like small orange chilies. But don’t worry, this fruit will never burn your taste buds. Instead they invite you to enjoy greater vitality.
Goji berries have a mild tartlike taste and can be compared to cranberries. When dried, they are much darker in colour and a lot sweeter.
These special berries originate from the East, specifically China and Tibet. The goji berry has been known by many other names, such as wolfberry or gougizi, from where it derives its western name.
Goji berries have been well publicized for their exceptional assortment of antioxidants.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a long history of incorporating these fruits for healing purposes. For some conditions involving liver, kidney and lungs, goji berries are used in TCM.
Numerous attributes, such as weight loss and reducing the aging process, have been linked to these fruits. However other parts of the plant have a history of use in remedies too.
Just a quarter cup of dry goji berries deliver almost 10 grams of protein. This is really impressive compared to some other fruits.
Selenium is a potent component of vital detoxification pathways and for maintaining strong bones. Fortunately Goji berries score
high in selenium content, while serving you some other key nutrients and fibre.
Goji berries are often used like raisins, which of course makes them useful additions to 'trail mixes' with nuts. Cooking dried goji berries or soaking them in hot water does help soften them.
Fresh or softened goji berries are great in salads, rice dishes and bakery products, such as muffins.
Ideally, ensure your dried berries are free of added sugar or chemical preservatives such as sulphur dioxide. Last but not least, when you need to relax, a cup of infused goji tea is soothing.
Let's take time to prioritize our health in 2021 so we can face challenges with more vitality.
Goji berries, being a natural fruit support good health and are one of nature's ways of supporting our immune systems.