Goji berries can be consumed as both food and medicine. So how can we take them for the best effect?
According to traditional Chinese medicine, goji berries have the functions of nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence, nourishing the liver and improving vision, and moistening the lungs and relieving cough. Modern research has shown that goji berries contain a large amount of carotenoids, vitamins, essential proteins, crude fats, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. The vitamin C content in goji berries is higher than that in oranges, and the β-carotene content is higher than that in carrots. In addition, goji berries can enhance the immune system and have hepatoprotective, anti-fatigue, and anti-aging effects, making them suitable for people with low resistance and weak constitution.
Generally speaking, it is suitable for healthy adults to consume about 20 grams of goji berries per day, and the dosage can increase to 30 grams for therapeutic purposes. It is recommended to consume goji berries regularly, but not in large quantities at once. When soaking goji berries in water or cooking them in soup, drinking only the soup cannot fully absorb the nutrients of goji berries. It is best to eat the goji berries along with the soup. No processing is needed, and directly chewing and consuming goji berries can maximize the absorption of nutrients. Rinse the goji berries with water and chew them, but the dosage should be halved compared to soaking them in water or cooking them in soup.
Due to the obvious warming effect of goji berries, it is best not to consume them when suffering from a cold, fever, or inflammation. Furthermore, goji berries also have a stimulating effect on the nervous system, so they should not be consumed by individuals with excessive sexual desire. Moreover, goji berries have a high sugar content, with 19.3 grams of sugar per 100 grams, so people with diabetes should use them cautiously and avoid excessive consumption.
