Authentic Organically cultivated Goji Berries.
The Lycium berry from Tibet has earned the respect of the physicians of Tibet over many centuries. It grows in very remote unpolluted hills and valleys of Tibet and Mongolia, in soil so rich in nutrients that the berries are exploding with vitality. Local harvesters are careful to distinguish the Goji berry from its distantly related offspring, the Chinese Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum), pointing out that whilst the later evolved over centuries) from the Tibetan Lycium berry variety, its nutrient makeup differs considerably, as do the regions and conditions within which these two different berries are growing. The Goji berry is a deep-red, dried fruit about the same size as a raisin, and tastes like a cross between a cranberry and a cherry.
Tibetan Goji Berries are a true "super" food. Goji berries are a very rich source of vitamin C, having 500 times more vitamin C gram for gram than oranges. They are also a superb source of vitamin A, with about 9 times the beta carotene of carrots. They have vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E and are a rich source of both selenium and germanium. Goji berries have 18 amino acids (higher than bee pollen) and 21 trace minerals, linoleic acid and other beneficial food co-factors.
Nutritional Facts: 1/4 cup serving (approx. 1 oz), calories 90, fat 0g, fiber 4g, protein 4g, carbs 24g, sugars 12g
Goji berries strengthen the immune system and may stimulate release of rejuvenative human growth hormone by the pituitary gland. Goji berries have been related, traditionally, as strength building, adding longevity and linked to sexual potency. In some study groups with elderly people given goji berries they showed increased optimism, appetite improvement, patients slept better, and some patients partially or fully recovered their sexual function.
Goji berries contain polysaccharides which fortify the immune system. A polysaccharide found in this fruit has been found to be a powerful secretagogue (a substance that stimulates the secretion of rejuvenative human growth hormone by the pituitary gland).
Goji berries have been traditionally regarded as a longevity, strength-building, and sexual potency food of the highest order. In several study groups with elderly people the berry was given once a day for 3 weeks, many beneficial results were experienced and 67% of the patients T cell transformation functions tripled and the activity of the patients white cell interleukin-2 doubled. In addition, the results showed that all the patients spirit and optimism increased significantly, appetite improved in 95% of the patients, 95% of the patients slept better, and 35% of the patients partially recovered their sexual function.
A healthy daily intake of Goji berries is 10-30 grams (about a small handful). Goji berries may be used as snacks or mixed with recipes or smoothies like other dried fruits.
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