We think TIBETAN GOJI BERRIES are one of the best tasting berries on the planet! The Goji Berry is also known as the happy berry for its ability to engender a sense of well-being and optimism.*
Incidentally this amazing berry is also one of natures most nutrient packed super-foods as well.
strengthen the immune system*
increase energy and reduce fatigue*
reduce the effect of free radicals in the body – the anti-oxidant effect*
engender a sense of well-being and optimism – the “happy berry”*
helps curb appetite and over-eating*
Suggested Goji Berry Use For Children and Adults:
About one handful a day is a good daily intake. Snack on them from the bag, add to your favorite trial mix or cereal or add to smoothies or tea for subtle taste enhancement and the outstanding benefits. Bring them on trips and share them with friends Everybody Loves them!
Incredible Goji Berry Facts
and
Nutritional Profile (Below).
Usage And Benefits
The TIBETAN GOJI BERRIES is regarded in Tibet
as the Fruit of longevity and well being. It is very high in ion
anti-oxidants and has health-giving properties. Peoples moods
brighten, they sleep better and some even experience increased
libido.
According to Legend, Goji berries (Lycium Eleganus) were discovered by a doctor during his study of an ancient society living in a remote region of the Himalayas in Tibet. He found that some members of this society lived long lives over 100 years old in great health and strength. They had no grey hair, and never lost their teeth.
Eventually he recognized that all of these centenarians lived near certain water well's where the Goji
berry vines grew over the top of the well!. As the ripe berries
fell into the wells, their nutrients dissolved in the water and
was subsequently drunk by the people living nearby. It became
clear that the berries added something to the water that made
those who drank it robustly healthy and live to a ripe old age.
This legend is further supported by the life of famed Li Qing Yuen, who lived to the age of 252 years (1678-1930). Li Qing Yuen consumed Goji berries daily, some sources indicate that Goji Berries were his main source of food. The life of Li Qing Yuen is the most well-documented case of extreme longevity known, with a featured documentary in the prestigious National Geographic magazine in 1930.
Goji berries are so honored as a longevity food that to this day, there is an annual two-week festival to celebrate its many health-giving properties.
Dr. Earl Mindell, pharmacist, herbalist and professor of nutrition at Pacific Western University in LA, believes that as consumption increases, Tibetan Goji
berries will have more powerful benefits on health, well-being
and anti-aging than any other producthe has seen in years.
Goji berries have been traditionally regarded
as a longevity, strength-building, and sexual potency food of
the highest order. In several study groups with elderly people
the berry was given once a day for 3 weeks, many beneficial
results were experienced and 67% of the patients T cell
transformation functions tripled and the activity of the
patients white cell interleukin-2 doubled. In addition, the
results showed that all the patients spirit and optimism
increased significantly, appetite improved in 95% of the
patients, 95% of the patients slept better, and 35% of the
patients experienced improved sexual function.
18 Amino Acids, (six times higher than bee pollen)
More Beta Carotene than carrots!
More Iron than spinach!
21 Trace Minerals
500 times more Vitamin C by weight than oranges!
13 % protein ( more than whole wheat)
Displays an insulin-like action that is effective in fat decomposition!
Loaded with many other vitamins and minerals including Calcium,
Magnesium, Vitamins B1, B2, B6, and Vitamin E.
Goji Berries are truly an incredible food and the best part is the Goji Berry
tastes great! Sweet and delicious and Nutritious!
Mature fruits contain about 11 mg of iron per 100 grams, beta-sisterol (an anti-inflammatory agent), linoleic acid (a fatty acid), sesquiterpenoids (cyperone, solavetivone), tetraterpenoids (zeaxanthin, physalin), and betaine (0.1%).
Goji berries contain polysaccharides which fortify the immune system. A polysaccharide found in this fruit has been found to be a powerful secretagogue (a substance that stimulates the secretion of rejuvenative human growth hormone by the pituitary gland).
Quality
The Tibetan Goji berry (Lycium Eleganus) is considered to be the most potent of the many varieties of the botanical Lycium,. It grows in the remote, unpolluted hills and valleys of Tibet and Mongolia in extremely nutrient-rich soil without chemicals or pesticides, and is recognized as having the highest nutrient content of all the 80 varieties of Lycium.
It is not to be confused with the Chinese Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) which, though distantly related to the Goji, has a different genetic make-up and grows in a different environment.
The plants grow like bushes with vines that reach over 15 feet. The berries are never touched by hand as they will oxidize and turn black if touched while fresh. They are shaken onto mats, then dried in the shade. These berries are wild-crafted in accord with the most stringent organic growing standards, hence contain, we believe, more nutrient energy than other cultivated varieties, such as the Wolfberry.
Serving Suggestions
Start your day with TIBETAN GOJI BERRIES. Eat them as is, or add them to hot or cold cereal, a smoothie, your water bottle, to trail-mix, or anything else you can think of, and easily get your vitamin and nutrient needs taken care of with this delicious super-food.
To get the desired energy and health enhancement, it is recommended that you consume 2-3 grams of TIBETAN GOJI BERRIES berries daily, which is about 20 to 40 berries. A good daily intake of TIBETAN GOJI BERRIES is 10-30 grams (a small handful). Goji berries may be used as snacks or mixed with recipes or smoothies like other dried fruits.
