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How organic goji berries are better than just regular goji's

Goji Berry — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:47:06 +0000

Goji berries are best known for their nutritional values. It is also said that it is the most nutritionally rich food on the planet. Goji berries contain 18 amino acids and have 21 minerals such as zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium, and phosphorus which are very necessary for a good and healthy body. Goji berries are the wealth source of carotenoids which includes beta carotene.

Organic Goji Berries have strong free-radical scavenging properties. Goji is a compelling anti-oxidant. Chemicals that are found in Goji contain powerful anti-aging effects and may one day be a treatment for Alzheimerís sickness and ailments. Organic Goji berries are tested for microbes, pesticides, and nutrients by a self-governing lab in order to verify their quality.

Organic Goji berries are not only consumed as medicine but also used for cooking. They are used and added in nuts, smoothies, muesli etc. Organic Goji berries have more nutritional values and taste better than regular Goji berries. Having organic ones builds strong blood and supports cardiovascular well being and fitness.

Goji Juice: Best nutrition For Good Health

Goji Berry — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:27:03 +0000

Goji berry fruits are normally found in the region of Himalaya Mountains, Tibet and in China. The major differences between these two are the taste and the size. The Himalayan Goji Berries are sweeter and larger when compared to the Chinese Goji Berries. A good thing about the goji berry fruit is that it has no harmful side effects no matter how many of them you consume.

A Goji Berry fruit naturally contains the following substances;

* 19 amino acids in which 8 are essential ones.

* 21 trace minerals such as zinc, calcium, germanium, selenium and phosphorus etc.

* A, B and E vitamins as well as large scale of antioxidants.

* More C vitamin than orange fruits.

* Beta-sitosterol

* Fatty acids that properly control the level of hormones.

* Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

A glass of Goji Berry juice offers many benefits. The metabolism gets faster and life span increases. It prevents the accumulation of dead cells in a body. It strengthens the heart and avoids heart problems. It reduces the cholesterol level and enhances virility. It boosts the memory power and prevents the insomnia. It is taken by pregnant women in order to avoid morning sickness. It prevents Hepatitis-B and it can also be used to lose excess body weight. It strengthens the immune system and cleans the blood.

Goji and the Immune System

Goji Berry — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:21:09 +0000

Goji is a small red berry mainly grown in the Himalayas. It is considered a superfood for packing many nutrients that help to fight cancers and various other diseases and ailments. One of the benefits Goji holds is improving your immune system. Studies have shown that Goji has can regulate the immunity by controlling important self-defense functions. Polysaccharides which are found in Goji help to level off and enhance the movements of all sections of the immune system. Antioxidants are also found in the berry. These work to keep your immune system healthy. It has been also shown to prevent uncontrolled cell growth which can lead to diseases such as cancer.

Fortunately Goji can easily be added to anyone’s diet. It is most often taken in the form of dry berries or drinks. Many people prefer Goji juice because it is quicker to ingest than chewing on dry berries everyday. There are more nutrients in the juice and it can also be mixed with other nutritious juices for even more benefits. Besides dry fruit and juice, Goji can be found in other food items. Supplements can also be taken. Goji can be found at your local health food store and at online shops.

No one enjoys getting sick. Luckily we can easily avoid catching numerous aliments with the help of Goji. Taking Goji is simple and life changing. It is worth giving a try.

Regular Healthy Maintenance With Goji

Goji Berry — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:05:47 +0000

Taking care of our bodies should not start when we become sick. The reason people change their lifestyles is to make their body healthier which in return lessens the risks of becoming sick by building a stronger immune system, and by helping the body fight any development of diseases. Changing ones lifestyle may be a challenge because you get used to the same foods and routine. Not everyone grew up eating fruits and vegetables, or exercising. When someone lives an unhealthy lifestyle their chances of becoming sick are much higher. This is why Goji can benefit you when you are not sick because it works to get your body strong and fight illnesses.

Do pets Like Goji?

Goji Berry — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:54:31 +0000

Just like humans, most pets will enjoy goji and some will not. Goji is just like any other fruit when it comes to concern about safety with goji and pets. You should ask your vet about goji’s if you are concerned at all. I have heard many people state that they feed their cats and dogs goji and they like it a lot. Some give them goji juice in their water and others give them some berries as a treat. However you decide to feed it to them it can be as beneficial to your pets as it is for you. It has the possibility of boosting their immune system causing the number of visits to the vet to reduce which both you and they will appreciate. It can also provide them with minerals and vitamins that they are not receiving from the food that they eat on a regular basis. Also if you have a older pet it could provide them with more energy then they are use to and make them as playful as they were when they were a kitten or puppy.

Is it Goji or Gogi?

Goji Berry — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:53:56 +0000

Some people are confused about the correct spelling of the word goji. The big question is whether it is spelled goji or gogi. The correct spelling is goji, however many people spell it the other way and that is ok to. Whichever way you choose to spell gogi the most important thing is that you learn about it and the benefits that it has. This superfood has been talked about on Oprah, Men’s Health Magazine and many more. The Asians have used the gogi berry for many hundreds of years as natural medicine. Instead of always relying on pills and prescriptions people can take goji on a regular basis and see if it helps them. There is no miracle pill but nature does provide us with many natural cures to some of the most common problems.

Want to buy Gogi, but not sure which type is the best for you?

Goji Berry — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:07:18 +0000

If the answer is yes to the title then you can join many other people that have the same questions. When trying to decide which type of gogi is best for you, make sure you ask yourself this one questions. Will I continue to use it on a regular basis? This is the number one biggest problem. People make the decision to get health but then stop doing it because it is either inconvenient or they decide that the product or idea is not right for them. With goji however the problem is usually not that people do not like the taste it is more of a matter of life style. Some work better with the juice because it is a daily routine that does not take much time to take. The dried gogi berries provide people with more of a variety in the choices they have to eat them. You can eat them by the handfuls or choose to cook them in your favorite foods. If you would like to see which gogi is best for you then visit this link.

Why Is The Goji Berry often called the Happy Berry

Goji Berry — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:37:03 +0000

People do not call the Goji berry the Happy Berry simply because it is good for them. Their reasons are more personal and logical. People call the Goji berry the Happy Berry because it gives them an incredible feeling of well-being. Some even say it makes them smile or laugh more.

These mood benefits seem to become more noticeable after about a month of starting to eat the Goji berries every day. People begin to notice that they no longer have those down days when things seem completely negative. The Monday blues are a thing of the past.

A part of the better mood people have when they eat Goji berries could be because they have more energy. Goji berries are well known for supplying vast amounts of energy to the body. They are extremely good at converting food into energy; without eating the berries food is more often stored as fat.

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Recipe for Super Food Chocolate Cake

Goji Berry — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:39:18 +0000

Ingredients:

* 150g coconut oil/butter

* 150g raw chocolate powder.

* 100g goji berries

* 100g of lucuma.

* 3 teaspoons agave nectar.

Boil some water and take it off the stove. Put the coconut oil/butter in another dish, and put it in the boiling water (A Bain Marie).

Soak the goji berries for 20 minutes, and then add them into the mixture when the coconut oil is melted.

Add the rest of the ingredients and blend the mixture up. Put it in a dish or small pie plate and smash it down. Then refrigerate it for a couple of hours (chances are you won't make it that long… but do try).

And presto, you have a cake that is so amazingly gorgeous you won't believe that it is healthy and good for you. We are taught from a young age that all of the yummy foods are bad for us and all of the nutritious foods taste horrendous.

Now, with raw cakes, we know that you can have your cake and eat it too.

Anyone who tries this cake, even the most sweet tooth junk lovers, will be amazed that it is incredibly healthy. It truly goes to show that you do not need a load of rubbish to eat gorgeous sweet desserts. There is a whole world out there of delicious treats that transform our bodies and minds.

You can actually add a few sunflower seeds or hemp seeds. This will break up the rich sweetness and add even more potent superfood power… play around and find out what works best for you.

What are Bio-Active Polysaccharides?

Goji Berry — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:36:41 +0000

Bio-Active polysaccharides, also called proteoglycans, are a family of complex carbohydrates that bind to proteins. Some plants produce them as an extremely effective defence mechanism against attack by viruses, bacteria, fungi, soil-borne parasites, cell mutations, toxic pollutants and environmentally free radicals. There are four unique polysaccharides found in Goji, and each one has a different effect on the immune system, cell growth and other bodily functions. That is why Goji has such far reaching benefits. It is like the Commander-in-Chief of the defence resources your body marshalls to prevent, combat and defeat every type of disease.