What are Goji Berries?
Goji Berries are also known as Lycium barbarum or wolfberries, and have gained a reputation as a superfood for their heath benefits.
Fun Fact: Goji Berries traces back to more than 2,000 years in Chinese medicine to treat liver problems.
Taste: Goji Berries have a bitter flavor. Eaten dry, they have more tartness with a bit of a sweeter aftertaste.
So yes, Goji Berries can be eaten raw, and have a chewy texture compared to a harder raisin. Sprinkle them in cereal, salads, soups, yogurt … Try homemade granola bars with goji berries chia seeds. Get the Goji Berry and Granola Bar recipe here.
What are the Health Benefits of Goji Berries?
Packed with tons of antioxidants and 11 essential amino acids – like no other berry by the way – Goji Berries are believed to help prevent aging, boost the immune system, prevent diabetes, and protect against heart disease and cancer.
1/4 cup of Goji Berries alone containes 150% vitamin A, 84% copper, 75% selenium, 63% vitamin B2, 42% iron, 27% vitamin C, 21% potassium, 15% zinc, and 9% thiamine.
Some believe that goji berries also promote weight loss.
