Apparently, a few years ago there weren't many people on the occidental world who knew about its super benefits. In fact, Goji berries have been used for thousand of years in Tibet and China as a culinary and mecinal ingredient.
Goji berries are the most nutritionally dense fruit on Earth, becoming unique because they contain all essential amino acids and also have the highest concentration of protein of any fruit. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants and polysaccharides.
It's the fruit with the highest amount of Vitamin C (has more than an orange, for example), boasts 15 times the amount of iron found in spinach, as well as calcium, zinc, selenium and many other important trace minerals. It also contains natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal compounds.
They have potential benefits against cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases, vision problems, neurological and immune system, and anti-carcinogenic properties are also linked to them.
It is an anti-aging fruit par excellence, increasing energy levels, helping the digestive process and weight loss.
Please note, that if you are taking medication for diabetes, or blood pressure, or take the blood thinner warfarin goji berries might have side effects, therefore, you should consult your doctor.
You can mix it with other fruits, as well as yogurts, cereals, salads, juices or smoothies.
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