Gogi Berries

The Goji berry is a deep-red, dried fruit about the same size as a raisin. It’s very sweet and tastes something like a cross between a cranberry and a cherry.

Benefits
Goji Berries have been used in Tibet for at least 1,700 years. Tibetan Medicine includes these berries in the treatment of kidney and liver problems. They are also used in Tibet to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and cleanse the blood. They have a long history of use in the treatment of eye problems, skin rashes, psoriasis, allergies, insomnia, chronic liver disease, diabetes and tuberculosis. Goji Berries are also used by the people of Tibet to increase longevity and as a general health strengthening tonic. Modern science has shown that this bright red berry not only contains extremely high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, but also contains many unique phytochemicals, polysaccharides, and complex compounds that scientists are just beginning to understand.

Contains: Goji Berries are reported to contain 18 Amino acids (six times higher than bee pollen), more Beta Carotene than carrots, more Iron than spinach, and 21 Trace Minerals. They also contain Vitamin B1, B2, B6, and Vitamin E (rarely found in fruits). The Goji Berry contains more Vitamin C by weight than oranges!

Goji berries are 13% protein and contain many complex compounds and phytonutrients, which explains in part, the incredible health benefits being experienced by people today.There are also extremely high levels of antioxidants present. It is quite possibly the highest antioxidant food on earth, which is why it is considered by most nutritionists to be a superfood!

Best Eaten
In a smoothie
In a dessert
For breakfast with yoghurt