Why Are Goji Berries So Great San Francisco | Michelle Honda PhD Holistic Doctor

Goji berries bright red color is an indicator of their abundant antioxidants. They are also delicious, high in phytonutrients, vitamins; trace minerals which are really hard to come by in today’s modern agricultural practices and a great source of fiber.

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Health Benefits of Goji

A Wealth of Antioxidants

Being that Goji is labeled as a superfruit and a rich source of antioxidants, makes it a sought after product to be used in anti-aging treatments and products. Main antioxidant components include carotenoids, lycopene, lutein, and polysaccharides.

Highly Beneficial for Eye Health

A main nutritional property that is crucial to support eye health is cartotenoids, of which Goji is an excellent source. Even more special, Goji contains ‘zeaxanthin’ a very powerful carotenoid!

Protects Cardiovascular System

Again antioxidants shine due to their protection against the harmful effects of oxidative stress. Studies show that properties found in Goji berries promoted significant enhancement of free radical scavenging action in the heart.

Promotes Good Moods

Living in a time where stress enhances our uptake of hormones faster than most people can replace them, makes Goji a highly supportive brain and glandular food source. Concentrated nutrients support cognitive function and hormone and neurotransmitter production.

Goji Supports a Weight Loss Program

Because Goji is so dense in nutrients, makes it a go to food for assisting any weight loss or weight gain program. The body is always on the lookout for what it most needs nutritionally for optimum functions and restoration. Many food items commonly eaten have very low nutrient quality and a low range of properties required for proper body function. Goji are nutrient dense and high in fiber encouraging a feeling of fullness – longer.

Immune Supportive and Boosting

Goji’s excellent source of antioxidants along with its high levels of vitamin A and C makes-up a superb immune rich food.

Good for Liver Health

Well known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Goji is revered for its supportive liver function action. It is not uncommon for Asians to add Goji berries to soups and other culinary dishes.

Glowing Healthy Skin

Goji boasts high amounts of vitamin C, Beta-carotene and other antioxidants that support healthy radiant skin and other connective tissue.

Goji Berries Nutritional Profile

18 Amino acids, including our 8 essential amino acids

21 trace minerals plus zinc, phosphorus, selenium, germanium, calcium and many more

Protein – boosts more protein than whole wheat

Protein – surprisingly Goji possess nearly 10 times more protein than raspberries or blueberries

Vitamins – Not normally found in many fruits, Goji is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E

Goji contains Beta-sitosterol – a plant based property that lowers HDL cholesterol safely

Goji is a wonderful quick and easy snack or part of a healthy daily eating plan that offers the benefit of long term storage. You may want to add this powerhouse food to your list of healthier foods to eat.

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Disclaimer

While close attention was given to the accuracy of information in this article, the author accepts neither responsibility nor liability to any person with respect to injury, damage, loss or any circumstances involving alleged causes directly or indirectly related to the information in this article. The sole purpose is to educate and broaden ones awareness. This information is not meant to replace medical advice or services provided by a health care professional.