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Benefits of Goji Berries

Goji What? I went to a seminar by David Wolfe about raw food diet, the presentation was awesome and David truly looks so healthy and glowing. Anyways I bought some goji berries from him which have great health benefits and are a large source of vitamin C. They taste quite good, kind of like a tart raisin.

I found a great article about Goji Berries that I thought you all might like so here it is.

The below health benefits of goji berries are substantiated from numerous independent medical research contained in the United States of America, National Library of Medicine

The proven health benefits of goji berries (Lycium barbarum) include:

> Powerful anti-aging properties

> Powerful anti-cancer properties

> Weight loss effects

> Increases libido (sexual drive) and enhances fertility

> Immune system booster

> Increases athletic performance

Nutritional value

Goji berries are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on earth! They contain:

> the highest levels of antioxidants of any known food (10 x higher than blueberries)

> 12 times more vitamin C than kiwi fruit

> more beta-carotene than carrots

> more iron than spinach

> 18 amino acids

> Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and E

> 21 trace minerals and

> Many natural compounds that promote health and vitality.

Recent medical research has identified several powerful medicinal properties of goji berries, including: anti-aging, anti-cancer, weight loss promotion, enhancing libido and fertility, immune system boosting and much more.

To maximize the medicinal benefits of the berries, ensure that you eat the whole berry as nature intended. There are a number of processed products on the market that include a small amount of goji berry extract. These include goji juice, tablets etc. All natural foods that have been processed lose a significant amount of their nutritional properties due to the oxidation occurs during manufacturing

Goji berries can be eaten as a snack just as they are or soaked and added to muesli, fruit salad, trail mixes, yogurt or smoothies (see below for recipes). About 20-30 grammes (two dessert spoonfuls) is a good recommended daily dose.

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