Goji berries are the fruits of a unique plant,growing in the subtropical climate of southeast Asia. The name of the tree that gives people fragrant and healthy fruits is common wormwood. A local name Goji came up with the exotic name.
Growing in green Tibetan valleys, fruitstrees are richly saturated with beneficial vitamins and microelements. Therefore, one should not be surprised at the positive influence of berries on metabolic processes and on the human body as a whole.
From the beginnings to the present day
Ягода годжи (волчья ягода, Goji, дереза Tibetan barberry) is an evergreen shrub that grows in the subtropical climate of China, Tibet and Mongolia. It belongs to the family of solanaceous plants, reaches a height of 2.5 - 3 meters.
Dereza ordinary was discovered by the Chinesemonks about 5,000 years ago. The ancients experimented with the Tibetan barberry: they used it fresh and understood how to brew goji berries.
Such positive properties of wolfberry,as the normalization of the liver, kidneys and endocrine glands, time tested. The fruits of the tree were used in Taoist, Tibetan, Chinese and other Oriental medicine.
Soon the miracle berry became known notonly to monks, and ordinary Chinese. Then it spread throughout the Asian continent and around the world. In Europe, the first Goji sold in specialized stores. The small package was accompanied by a quality certificate and instructions on how to brew goji berries.
Despite all the positive properties, goji berry "bites." Curious people should not touch a tree in wildlife - an allergic reaction is possible.
The reason for the high demand
Really popular in the West, and later inRussian goji berries began after 2004. The first who noticed the unique properties of the berries were Western stars and representatives of the domestic show business. A further increase in popularity reminded the chain reaction: the fruit of wolfberry was enjoyed by both businessmen and ordinary people.
Какими только эпитетами не наделяли эти ягоды!And "male Viagra" and "matrimonial wine" and "means for losing weight number 1." It is not possible to check the unique properties of goji berries until the end - they affect each person differently. But you can say one thing: they really speed up metabolism and increase male potency.
A storehouse of beneficial microelements
Why do these berries have a positive effect on the human body? To do this, look under them under the peel and find out the composition:
- 4 polysaccharide.
- 21 minerals
- Beta-carotene.
- Essential amino acids that are absent in normal European food.
- Vitamins B, A and C.
- Antioxidants that prevent premature aging of the skin.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Physalin - a substance that prevents serious blood diseases.
It is noteworthy that in a nondescript berry the size of a pumpkin seed vitamin C is 5 times more than in a large orange.
The easiest way to check the effectiveness of the tool is to try it on yourself. How to brew, how much to take goji berries - all this in the next section.
Ways to use
Goji berries can be eaten both raw and as a brewed beverage.
The first option involves the use of berries frompacks, just as you eat dried raisins or dried apricots. The taste of these peculiar dried fruits is very pleasant. We strongly recommend washing the berries before use.
Разнообразить ваш утренний рацион помогут ягоды goji How to brew them to get a vitamin supplement? A pinch of berries should be doused with boiling water and mixed with yogurt, porridge or curd mass. Not only that the daily dose of vitamins is replenished, so the usual food becomes more interesting.
Oddly enough, but goji berries are a great seasoning for meat dishes. They give a special flavor and make the taste of meat more refined.
The fruit of wolfberry has anotherunique property - when exposed to high temperatures, all useful trace elements remain intact. To learn how to brew goji berries, read below. Remember useful tips and apply them in practice.
How to brew goji berries?
From dried fruits you can get both aromatic tea and healing broth. It all depends on how to brew goji berries.
For losing weight ideal ideal decoction.In this section we will explain how to brew goji berries. But this information is not enough. How to brew goji berries and how to get fragrant tea from dried fruit?
The easiest way is to brew a healing product.in boiling water. You will need a small 250 ml kettle and one tablespoon of berries. Pour the dried fruit into the container and fill it with boiling water. After 20 minutes, the healing broth is ready to eat! This drink should be taken three times a day for half a glass.
The second way is to add goji berries to boiling water.How to brew tea? Very simple - you need to mix a pinch of dried fruit with your favorite tea. A great idea is to brew goji berries in a thermos. So you will not part with your favorite tonic drink even at work!
A way for gourmets to create a uniquemix of oriental herbs. You will need a teaspoon of green tea, a pinch of chrysanthemum flowers, jasmine and goji berries. All components are mixed and poured hot boiling water. Tea infused for 25 minutes. The resulting drink warms, tones and strengthens the immune system.
We have listed only the main ways of howbrew goji berries. Reviews of the above recipes speak for themselves - people gladly drink various drinks with the addition of this gift of nature.
Goji berry benefits
- Acceleration of metabolism.A big plus of goji berries as a means for losing weight is a gradual normalization of weight. A special effect is achieved by people who combine physical activity with the use of a decoction of the above fruits. We remind you that all people who are losing weight should eat right (do not eat after six, give up flour, give preference to protein foods). Only in this case, the goal will be achieved.
- Strengthening immunity. Doctors recommend eating goji berries in the offseason - at the time of viral infections. Thus, you practically exclude the possibility of getting sick.
- Замедление процессов старения.In China, the legendary berry is called the key to longevity. This is true because it is very rich in antioxidants - substances that prevent the aging of tissues.
- Improved sexual function. Statistical observation of men and women who regularly use the infusion of berries, showed the normalization of potency and libido.
- Restoration of the digestive system. If you have problems with the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, then take an infusion of goji berries on an empty stomach and before bedtime.
- Excellent vision. Berry longevity is rich in beta-carotene - a substance responsible for the quality of vision.
- Normalization of blood.If you have problems with red blood cells or hemoglobin is reduced, then goji berries - what you need! Iron in them is many times more than in cilantro, tomatoes and red meat.
- Cleansing the liver. This body considers fat to be poison. To help remove excess cholesterol from hepatocytes (liver cells) will help the considered natural product.
- Improving mental state. In China, goji berry is considered an antidepressant.
Surprisingly, the fact is that an inconspicuous little berry has a powerful regenerating effect on a weakened organism.
Harm
Despite the unique properties of the fruit, the opposite effect is possible. It is observed in those who do not know how to brew goji berries, or significantly exceeds the allowable daily dose.
Possible side effects include the following:
- Insomnia.
- Diarrhea.
- Abdominal pain.
- Headache.
Не рекомендуется употреблять ягоды годжи людям с severe food allergies. Hypertensives, diabetics and for problems with the gastrointestinal tract should take the fruit with caution. Also, do not eat raw fruits.
How to distinguish the original berry from a fake?
Unfortunately, cases have become more frequent.selling fake products. Instead of Tibetan berries, dried barberries or tinted cranberries are put in the package. To avoid becoming a victim of fraudsters, you need to know what a real dried fruit looks like. We list the signs that allow you to say with accuracy that before you is a real Tibetan barberry:
- Natural color.
- Size from 1 to 1.5 cm.
- Sweet and sour taste.
- Dry and hard texture, by the end of the fruit of wolfberry is sharpened.
- When brewing, dried fruit floats to the top, and the water turns a light yellow color.
- The resulting broth is sweet and pleasant to the taste.
If you order goji berries online, then you should pay attention to the resource that offers the product.
Signs of a suspicious site
- Intrusive submission of information.
- The absurdity of the results. It is clear that the promise to lose weight in three days at 12 kg is a clear exaggeration.
- The price of the goods is too high.
- Product price too low. Chance to get a fake.
- The exact number of dried berries in the package is not indicated.
Sometimes the fruit of wolfberry can be seen in ordinarystores. Most often, such a product of average quality and produced in Russia. The best option is to order a small portion of goji berries via the Internet. Preference should be given to foreign online stores with a clear interface of the site.
Follow these simple rules, beware of fakes!
Legend of the Chinese monk
In the Chinese epic there is a myth about a monk wholived 252 years. Every day he ate some raw goji berries. There is no documentary proof of the myth, but recently (in 2006) a Japanese doctor, H. Wu, made a curious discovery: Goji juice restores damaged DNA structure.
