foreverfan
25th May 2012, 02:45
I've talked about this in other threads. Thought the subject needed it's own tread. I've been eating the raw sun dried berries ($21.99 per pound @ Whole Foods) for just over 2 months. While this may seem expensive, you only need to eat 1/4 cup per day to get maximum benefits.
I consider Goji Berries a super food. Lets just say this... Even at age 53, there have been a few nights lately were I haven't been able to roll out of bed.... if you get my drift. That hasn't happened in years. That was an unexpected benefit. :wave:
The video pretty much says it all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzV5IxzEZUg
Goji Berry – Number 1 Superfood!
by DR. SHIROMA
Goji Berry Nature’s Energy Fruit
It may seem odd to start this list of superfoods with one you’ve likely never even heard of. But studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Goji is the high-energy berry of a special Himalayan tree.
Harvested in the Himalayan, Goji berries taste like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate. Hidden within its ruby pigment is the magic that makes it nature’s perfect energy fruit. Goji is packed full of antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. Although Goji may not be available in your local supermarket, you can find it in several health food and gourmet stores (often in juice form). A new product featuring the unsweetened pulp is now also available, and I highly recommend that you choose this form of Goji.
Goji pulp contains:
A remarkable concentration of antioxidants that help combat premature aging, with 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine.
A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols to help promote cardiovascular and digestive health.
An almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals, vital to proper muscle contraction and regeneration.
The Power of ORAC plus Goji Berry Nutrition
High ORAC food that can raise the antioxidant power of human blood 10 – 25%.
The richest and most complete spectrum of antioxidant carotenoids of all known food with more beta carotene than carrots, vitamin A, and zeaxanthin (protects the eyes).
B-complex vitamins (for converting food into energy).
Vitamin C (500 times more per ounce than found in oranges).
Vitamin E (very rarely found in fruits, usually only found in grains, seeds, and nuts.)
Excellent source of selenium and germanium (used in a number of clinical trials involving cancer patients).
21 trace minerals (including germanium – rarely found in foods).
Linoleic-acid (found to lower body fat, support increases in lean body mass, and enhance immune function).
In Oriental medicine, the Goji Berry is said to correct “chi deficiencies” such as low energy, insomnia, heart palpitations, and anxiety.
Polysaccharides (which fortify the immune system) including a powerful anti-aging agent which stimulates the secretion of rejuvenative human growth hormones by the pituitary gland.
18 amino acids (the building blocks of protein) including all eight that are essential for life.
More protein than whole wheat (13% more), the Goji Berry displays an insulin-like action that is effective in fat decomposition.
Beta-sitosterol (an anti-inflammatory agent known to lower cholesterol and used to treat sexual impotence and prostate enlargement).
Essential fatty acids (which are required for the body’s production of hormones and for the smooth functioning of the brain and nervous system).
Cyperone (benefits the heart and blood pressure, alleviates menstrual discomfort, and has been used in the treatment of cervical cancer).
Solavetivone (a powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial compound).
Physalein (natural compound that is active against all major types of leukemia, with broad-spectrum anti-cancer effect, and is often used as a treatment for hepatitis B).
Betaine (helps reduce levels of homocysteine a prime risk factor in heart disease; and protects cellular DNA.
I consider Goji Berries a super food. Lets just say this... Even at age 53, there have been a few nights lately were I haven't been able to roll out of bed.... if you get my drift. That hasn't happened in years. That was an unexpected benefit. :wave:
The video pretty much says it all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzV5IxzEZUg
Goji Berry – Number 1 Superfood!
by DR. SHIROMA
Goji Berry Nature’s Energy Fruit
It may seem odd to start this list of superfoods with one you’ve likely never even heard of. But studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Goji is the high-energy berry of a special Himalayan tree.
Harvested in the Himalayan, Goji berries taste like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate. Hidden within its ruby pigment is the magic that makes it nature’s perfect energy fruit. Goji is packed full of antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. Although Goji may not be available in your local supermarket, you can find it in several health food and gourmet stores (often in juice form). A new product featuring the unsweetened pulp is now also available, and I highly recommend that you choose this form of Goji.
Goji pulp contains:
A remarkable concentration of antioxidants that help combat premature aging, with 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine.
A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols to help promote cardiovascular and digestive health.
An almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals, vital to proper muscle contraction and regeneration.
The Power of ORAC plus Goji Berry Nutrition
High ORAC food that can raise the antioxidant power of human blood 10 – 25%.
The richest and most complete spectrum of antioxidant carotenoids of all known food with more beta carotene than carrots, vitamin A, and zeaxanthin (protects the eyes).
B-complex vitamins (for converting food into energy).
Vitamin C (500 times more per ounce than found in oranges).
Vitamin E (very rarely found in fruits, usually only found in grains, seeds, and nuts.)
Excellent source of selenium and germanium (used in a number of clinical trials involving cancer patients).
21 trace minerals (including germanium – rarely found in foods).
Linoleic-acid (found to lower body fat, support increases in lean body mass, and enhance immune function).
In Oriental medicine, the Goji Berry is said to correct “chi deficiencies” such as low energy, insomnia, heart palpitations, and anxiety.
Polysaccharides (which fortify the immune system) including a powerful anti-aging agent which stimulates the secretion of rejuvenative human growth hormones by the pituitary gland.
18 amino acids (the building blocks of protein) including all eight that are essential for life.
More protein than whole wheat (13% more), the Goji Berry displays an insulin-like action that is effective in fat decomposition.
Beta-sitosterol (an anti-inflammatory agent known to lower cholesterol and used to treat sexual impotence and prostate enlargement).
Essential fatty acids (which are required for the body’s production of hormones and for the smooth functioning of the brain and nervous system).
Cyperone (benefits the heart and blood pressure, alleviates menstrual discomfort, and has been used in the treatment of cervical cancer).
Solavetivone (a powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial compound).
Physalein (natural compound that is active against all major types of leukemia, with broad-spectrum anti-cancer effect, and is often used as a treatment for hepatitis B).
Betaine (helps reduce levels of homocysteine a prime risk factor in heart disease; and protects cellular DNA.