In China it is said that eating a handful of Goji berries a day will ensure lasting happiness. Such a practice has a cumulative effect. Eventually, you can't stop smiling! The Goji berry has been highly regarded for centuries as a foremost nutritional and botanical medicine in China. These Goji Berries are of the highest grade and quality worldwide and are certified organic by Ecocert - a European certification body.
What makes Goji Berries such an amazing superfood?
Immune System - Goji Berries contain polysaccharides, which have been demonstrated to strongly fortify the immune system. They also contain over 50 times more vitamin C than oranges.
Blood Sugar - Goji Berries may help to maintain healthy blood pressure and have been shown to constantly and significantly reduce blood sugar levels. In China they are commonly used in the treatment of diabetes.
Weight Loss - Goji Berries have been tested as an anti-obesity food. Patients were given 30 grams each morning and afternoon to be made into a tea. Results were excellent. Most patients lost significant weight.
Proteins - Goji Berries contain 18 kinds of amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein and include all 8 essential amino acids.
Minerals - Goji Berries are rich in 21 trace minerals of which the main ones are zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium and phosphorus.
Omegas - Goji Berries are also high in essential fatty acids. These healthy omegas are required by the body for production of hormones and improve and enhance brain function.
B Vitamins - Goji Berries are also packed with B1, B2, and B6, which naturally boosts energy.
Antioxidants - Goji Berries are among the highest source of Caroteinoids of all known common foods or plants on Earth, (even better source than carrots), and contain beta-carotene and Zeaxanthin. This high antioxidant value makes them good for the eyes and helps to smooth out wrinkles.
Goji Berries score a whopping 25300 on the ORAC chart - giving you up to 10 times more antioxidants than found in Blueberries!
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