Benefits Of The Consumption Of Goji Berry Juice
What are goji berry fruits?
Goji berries (also
known as Lycium barbarum) happen to be the densest fruit on earth in
terms of the nutrition content. They are known to belong to the family
of Solonaceae also known as the nightshade family. This family also
contains other vegetables which are a lot more common than the goji
berry. Vegetables like pepper, tomato, potato, eggplant and also certain
poisonous plants like the deadly nightshade and belladonna also belongs
to this family. These are native to Himalayan Mountains of Mongolia and
Tibet. Due to increased demands of the goji berry juice, it has now
been cultivated in several other countries.
How long has the goji berry been used?
The
goji berry is a relatively new fruit to have entered the western market
but it has been used by the natives in China and Tibet for several
thousand years. It was used not just as a medicine but also as an
ingredient in cooking.
What is the nutrition component of the goji berry juice?
The
goji berries are a very unique fruit because they contain several kinds
of amino acids which are very rarely found in fruits. They also happen
to have protein in the highest concentration as compared to most fruits.
They are filled with vitamin C. Loaded with carotenoids, goji berries
become some of the most nutritious naturally available food source. It
has 21 trace minerals and is also found to be very high in fibre. It
contains 15 times more iron than spinach. It also contains selenium,
calcium, zinc and also some trace minerals. It is no wonder that the
goji berry is considered the ‘powerhouse of nutrition’.
It also
contains anti – fungal, anti – bacterial and anti – inflammatory
compounds. The antioxidant properties and also the polysaccharides of
this amazing little fruit help in boosting the immune system. This is
considered to be the reason why the Chinese used them as a medicine to
increase strength and longevity.
Traditional medicines made using the
goji berries were believed to cure liver and kidney problems. It was
also considered to cure problems related to eyesight, dizziness and also
lower back pain.
In what form is the goji berry available?
Goji
berries are widely available in two major forms, juice and dried. The
dried variety makes a great snack in between meals. It can also be added
to cereals just for that added flavour and nutrition. The juice is
widely available in stores and is the form in which the goji berries are
mostly consumed. It can be consumed raw, an ingredient in various
soups, made into tea or even as an extract.
Are there any reactions that may occur due to consuming goji berry juice?
There
can be some adverse effects if you happen to take medication for blood
pressure, diabetes and thinning of blood. It is unadvisable for them to
consume goji berry juice. If you still want to add the goji berry juice
to your diet then do consult your doctor regarding the same.
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