Speaking of goji berries, everyone knows that they are a traditional Chinese medicine, and many people use them to make tea or soup, among other things. They are known for their health benefits, but many people don't actually know what these benefits are.
So what are the benefits of eating goji berries?
1. They are rich in iron, selenium, and other essential elements such as protein, calcium, zinc, and potassium. Eating them can help replenish the body's necessary nutrients.
2. Goji berries can also slow down aging, fight tumors, protect the liver, enhance hematopoietic function, and effectively lower blood pressure and blood lipids.
3. They have immune-regulating properties. Goji berries contain polysaccharides that are soluble in water, composed of six monosaccharide components: arabinose, glucose, galactose, mannose, xylose, and ribose. These polysaccharides have physiological activities that can enhance non-specific immune function, improve disease resistance, inhibit tumor growth, and prevent cell mutations.
4. They have anti-fatigue properties. Goji berry polysaccharides can significantly increase the glycogen and liver glycogen reserves in mice, improve the total activity of blood lactate dehydrogenase before and after exercise, reduce the increase in blood urea nitrogen in mice after intense exercise, and accelerate the clearance rate of blood urea nitrogen after exercise. This indicates that goji berry polysaccharides have a significant effect in eliminating fatigue.
Since goji berries have such great benefits, how should we eat them to maximize these effects?
1. Drink them by soaking in water and chew them.
They can be eaten fresh or dried, or soaked in water. However, after soaking in water, it is also important to chew the goji berries.
2. Add them to soups and rice dishes to avoid getting too hot.
They can be added to porridge, soup, and dishes just like any other food. Not only are they nourishing, but they also don't cause excessive internal heat.
3. Eat them directly for better nutrient absorption.
In terms of eating methods, chewing goji berries directly allows for better absorption of their nutrients and is more beneficial for their health effects.
4. Goji berry health porridge.
There are different ways to consume goji berries in different seasons. In autumn, when the air is dry, you can take a proper amount of goji berries and wash them, then cook them with glutinous rice to make porridge, which has a good nourishing and moisturizing effect. In winter, when you need to resist the cold, you can take a proper amount of goji berries and soak them in wine. After soaking for 7 days, you can drink it to enhance the body's yang energy.
However, it's important not to overeat even if something is good for you. Generally, it is suitable for healthy adults to consume around 20 grams of goji berries per day. If you want to achieve therapeutic effects, it is recommended to consume around 30 grams per day.
In addition, not everyone is suitable for consuming goji berries. Due to their warming effects, they should be avoided by individuals with colds, fever, inflammation, or diarrhea. People with hypertension, excessively irritable temperament, or those who consume a large amount of meat resulting in flushed skin should also avoid consuming goji berries.
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