Tibetan Super Foods: Goji Berries
Goji berries are one of the most popular super foods because they are delicious, and highly nutritious. After all, they are cherished and honored in the valleys of Tibet and Mongolia (while we are on the subject of Tibet…)
But it’s no surprise, as it is believe this berry is what gives them their disease free lives that often last for more than 100 years. People in the Ninxia region of Northern China have 16 times more centenarians than people in the rest of the country. According to Chinese legend, a man that ate Goji soup lived to be 252.
Researchers began studying Goji Berries expecting to find similar results to other fruits. However, vitamin, mineral and nutrient analysis revealed that the Goji Berry is one of the most nutritionally rich foods on planet!
In 1988, the Beijing Nutrition Research Institute conducted detailed chemical analysis and nutritional composition studies of the Goji Berry. They discovered that it is packed with an incredible range of vitamins, minerals, protein, amino acids, essential fats, and health enhancing phytonutrients.
A Fantastic Sex Life
In Asia, goji berries are known as a strong sexual tonic. They increase testosterone levels, which stimulates libido in both men and women. Furthermore, they improve overall stamina, mood and wellbeing, all of which are vital for an optimum sex life.
There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states “He who travels one thousand kilometres from home should not eat Goji!”
Loads of Energy
Goji berries are a stress busting fruit. They especially balance the adrenal glands, which tend to become exhausted through stress. Healthy adrenal glands and good stress coping is absolutely vital for maintaining energy and overall vibrancy. Emotional, physical, and environmental stress is more easily handled by those who consume this delicious berry.
Age Defying
The average 70 year old produces 10 times less HGH than the average 20 year old. The goji berry’s high levels of nutrients stimulate and support the production of this vital anti aging hormone.
Many people claim that their skin glows and looks younger when they begin chowing these berrylicious super foods. Goji berries have been traditionally regarded as a longevity, strength-building, and sexual potency food of the highest order in the traditional practices of Chinese medicine.
See the World Clearly
Goji berries are packed with lutein and zeaxanthin which are the two most important nutrients for vision health. Chinese studies have revealed that goji berries can reduce damage to the retina.
According to our Medical Herbalist Dale Pinnock MNIMH “these berries are often given in Western Herbal Medicine as a nutritive tonic for the eyes, due to their carotenoid content. Just remember the old sayings about carrots and seeing in the dark”. Another nutrient provided by this loveliest of super foods.
Balance Cholesterol and Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Eating a handful of gojis is a potent cardiovascular disease defender. Heart attacks and strokes are less likely to occur because of the improved cholesterol levels. These delightful berries lower blood pressure naturally.
Strong, Healthy DNA
Without consistent protection, our DNA can be damaged by anything from toxins to bad food to normal daily activities. This damage leaves our body vulnerable to any imaginable illness and premature aging.
Antioxidants are the key to shielding our DNA. Scientific studies have conclusively revealed that the goji berry is packed with disease preventing, age defying antioxidants. Its ORAC value (the value a food is given for its protective potency) is far higher than blueberries, pomegranates, oranges, or raspberries, all of which are powerful antioxidants themselves.
Nutritional Information
Goji berries contain up to 21 trace minerals (the main ones being zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium, and phosphorus) and are an incredibly rich source of carotenoids, including beta-carotene (more beta carotene than carrots).
In addition, Goji berries contain vitamins B1, B2, B6, and vitamin E.
Mature fruits contain about 11 mg of iron per 100 grams, betasisterol (a hormone-like fatty acid), linoleic acid (a fatty acid), sesquiterpenoids (cyperone, solavetivone), tetraterpenoids (zeaxanthin, physalin), and betaine (0.1%). We strongly advise you to carry out your own research to determine the effects of these powerful components.
Goji berries also contain polysaccharides which are found in high levels in traditional immune tonic herbs such as echinacea, medicinal mushrooms, and astragalus.
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