Goji Wolfberry
The goji wolfberry has had quite a buzz lately - claiming all kinds of health benefits. While all of the claims may not be well researched, this berry is very nutrient rich and has some powerful antioxidants that benefits our vision. Goji Berries Benefits
As with any fruit, vegetable or food that has great health benefits, the important thing to remember is that you need variety. No one food can meet all the nutritional needs of our body or our eyes. That said, when we do eat or drink, why not eat the foods or drinks that are going to bring the greatest benefit to our bodies and in this case our eyes. In fact, David Wolfe, the author of Superfoods: The Food and Medicine of the Future Actually, there is good reason for this for this label. According to his book, David Wolfe tells us that "there are a complete protein source and contain 19 different amino acids,. Goji berries can contain 21 or more trace minerals as well as vitamins B1, B2, B6, and vitmin E.
Goji berries benefits to the macula are the result of their high antioxidant compounds, including zeaxanthin. Zeaxanthin, along with lutein, make up the macular pigment, which protects our eyes from the harmful effects of light. They are also rich in many other important nutrients. To learn more about the health benefits of this nutrient rich berry click here: Goji Berries Benefits Goji FruitIn the health-food industry, this berry is also known as the Chinese wolfberry. It is being haled as the next great "super food."These berries grow on an evergreen shrub found in temperate and subtropical regions in China, Mongolia and in the Himalayas in Tibet. The berries are usually found dried and look like red raisins. Rich in antioxidants, particularly carotenoids such as beta-carotene and zeaxanthin these Chinese berries are commonly found in juices and teas or can be bought as a dried fruit. To learn more click here: Goji Fruit Goji Berry Juice
Goji berry juice is a quick and easy way to get some great antioxidants, especially zeaxanthin which benefits our eyes. We find it to be the easiest way to reap the benefits of this berry. We simply drink a small glass of it every morning. To get the full benefit of the goji wolfberry be sure to buy juice that has no added sweeteners, water or other juices. To learn more click here:
Goji Berry Juice
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lists the goji berry as one of the top 10 Superfoods.
