The Magical Food Combinations with Goji Berries

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The Magical Food Combinations with Goji Berries That Create Miracles

Do you know that goji berries are one of the best anti-aging foods? Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, are one of the most nutritious fruits in the world. These are members of the nightshade family or Solonacea that contains many common vegetables like tomato, potato, pepper, eggplant, and more. Goji berries are native to the Himalayan Mountains of Mongolia and Tibet. Now days, goji berries are grown in different countries worldwide.

In Chinese medicine, the kidneys are the power center of the body. And goji berries are considered to be a stimulating tonic for the kidneys. As a result, they have been widely used as a popular herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. These fruits are best known for their mysterious power for longevity, beauty, and health.

Goji berries are a good source of calcium, potassium, and iron. They contain many amino acids and trace minerals including zinc and selenium. They also contain a wide range of phenolic pigments, including zeaxanthin, which are known as antioxidants. In fact, goji berries are one of the richest food sources for zeaxanthin. Goji berries are noted for their incredible health benefits which include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Eyesight

Goji berries are great sources of zeaxanthin, a type of antioxidant that protects your eyes from intense and high-energy light waves like the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Studies suggested that ascorbic acid and zeaxanthin are essential to the human macula, which is linked to a healthy vision. These fruits also help in decreasing the risks of developing age-related eye degeneration and cataract. Although zeaxanthin can be found in goji berries, this antioxidant can also be found in other sources like broccoli, spinach, kale, etc.

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2. General Health

Today, the goji berry juice has become a healthy and nutritious beverage. Several companies manufacturing goji berry juice are frequently mentioning enormous health benefits of this juice like:

Protecting the liver
Improving vision
Improving fertility and sexual function
Promoting skin and hair health
Boosting immune system
Promoting weight loss
Improving circulation
Promoting longevity

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3. Healthy Hormones

In order to function, look and feel like an energetic and youthful person, one has to boost the production of natural growth hormone. Goji berries are considered as one of the super foods because the nutrients found in goji berries help stimulate the pineal and pituitary glands, which increase the production of HGH or Human Growth Hormone. These fruits are also rich in L-glutamine and L-Arginine, which are essential amino acids that work together to improve HGH and revitalize metabolism and appearance.

4. Improved Sleep

Goji berries are known to improve the quality of your sleep. They contain magnesium and thiamine, the two essential nutrients required for improved sleep. Thiamin also improves your energy level and mood, while magnesium improves sleep quality by reducing the time one needs to fall asleep.

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However, if you know how to combine goji berries with other foods, you can certainly triple their health benefits. Here are a few examples of food combinations that will optimize their health benefits.

Recipe one: Goji and Date Tea

Ingredients:

Dried dates: 10g
Dried goji berries: 8g

Procedure: Wash the dry dates and goji berries first, then put all the ingredients in a teapot, pour the hot water on top, cover it and leave it for 5 minutes, then the tea is ready to drink. You can add a tsp. of honey to enhance the flavor if you like.

Health benefits: Drinking this tea on a regular basis will bring a young and vibrant look to your face. It also improves anemia. This tea is very simple and easy to make, don’t you think so?

Recipe two: Goji and Egg Soup

Ingredients:

Dried goji berries: 20g
Fresh Eggs: 2

Procedure: Wash the dry goji berries first, then put them in a bowl. Whip the eggs with goji together to even the texture. Steam it for about 10 minutes until the egg is cooked.

Health benefits: This soup will help improve your vision. It is also a great anti-aging recipe.

Recipe three: Goji and Black Bean Stew

Ingredients:

Dried goji berries: 5g
Black beans: 100g

Procedure: Soak the black beans overnight and discard the soaking water. Wash dry goji berries. Put all the ingredients in a pot and add enough water that is 2′-3″ above the beans. Bring it to a boil, and then cook it with small heat for 2 hours. That is it. You can put it in the fridge to enjoy it for a few days.

Health benefits: According to Chinese medicine, black beans combined with goji berries help improve Yin energy and balance Yin and Yang. This combination also enhances the immune system, improves vision and memory, prevents hair loss, and strengthens the kidneys.

Goji berries benefit our health in many ways. This is one of the main reasons why these fruits are now gaining popularity and positive recognition. When you consume a small amount of these fruits every day, you will definitely wake up feeling healthier and more energetic. The benefits of goji berries are truly amazing. However, overconsumption of goji berries may produce heat in your throat due to their warm nature according to Chinese Medicine.

What are your favorite recipes with goji berries? Please share with us.

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