Sundried goji berries
Every August along the banks of the Yellow River in China a tiny miracle is being harvested. The fruits of the evergreen Goji plant are shaken from their stalks (because the touch of the human hand causes them to spoil) and laid out in the sun to dry, ready for export to countries around the world. These sundried Goji Berries are attracting so much attention because they are today recognised as one of natures true super foods. Sundried Goji Berries have been found to contain more antioxidents than pomegranate, another of natures wonder foods. Goji Berries have other medicinal properties that make them an ideal supplement in treating or preventing certain types of cancers, boosting the immune system, improving circulation, treating the symptoms of diabetes, as well as being beneficial in the prevention of age related sight problems. They are also reputed by the Chinese to greatly increase longevity and are today regarded as one of the most nutritionally dense foods on Earth.
In traditional Chinese medicine, goji berries are eaten raw, brewed into a tea, added to Chinese soups, or made into liquid extracts. The three common forms consumed in the Western world are as a dried fruit, ground up and encased in capsules and as a liquid extract. In some cases apple juice or sweeteners are added to Goji baerry juice to change the taste which can be a little strange to the western pallet. Dried the berries have a tart flavour, somewhat like a cross between strawberries and raspberries and with a consistency like that of a raison.
In China the Goji Berry is so revered that each August when the berries are harvested a festival is held to celebrate their life giving properties and they are so valued that they are often revered as ‘red diamonds’. Another quality that Goji Berries have is in improving sexual function. An old Chinese proverb says that a man should not eat Goji Berries when he is more than a hundred miles from his home and wife.
Sundried Goji berries have been proven to have a variety of health benefits, however care should be taken to source Goji berries only from reputable dealers. There are closely related berries that do not have the same health benefits. For all your Goji Berry requirements contact Goji Health head office on 012 345 1223 or order through this web site.
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