The wolfberry fruit is a red-orange berry that is actually a part of the tomato and chili pepper family. The berry is also know as goji or Chinese wolfberries and has been found in the China region for 2000 years. The wolfberries are picked for their medicinal benefits and are known to the United States as a superfruit.
Unfortunately, wolfberries are not commonly found in their natural form and are usually sold in dried form or mixed with other ingredients to make smoothies or juices. When the berries are dried they are usually cooked before consuming. They’re used by the Chinese in rice dishes, soups and boiled as a tea.
The Chinese believe that the wolfberry fruit, which is high in antioxidants, calcium, iron, zinc and vitamins, can help fight diseases, reduce the risk of kidney and liver conditions, and help with sexual hormone issues in men. Who knew those little berries could pack such a punch? Well, obviously someone knew!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Wolfberry Juice
Wolfberry juice may seem like a wonderful option when it comes to obtaining the power-packed benefits from the Chinese wolfberry, however not all juices are the same. There are some companies that put more sugar and water in their juices, which makes it unnatural and unhealthy.
So when you’re looking for a product that contains wolfberries, be sure to read the label. If it contains anything artificial, it’s not worth buying. If it contains less than 50% of the berries, it’s probably not worth purchasing. Instead you need to look for juices that contain 100% juice with one of its main ingredients being wolfberries.
If you find that the wolfberry juice simply isn’t available, you can try purchasing dried wolfberries at your local Chinese grocery store. You can then steep the dried berries as a tea and consume a few of the benefits that way. You might also want to try a vitamin supplement containing the super fruit. Just make sure that the product you choose is natural. Anything less just isn’t worth the investment.
So when you’re looking for a product that contains wolfberries, be sure to read the label. If it contains anything artificial, it’s not worth buying. If it contains less than 50% of the berries, it’s probably not worth purchasing. Instead you need to look for juices that contain 100% juice with one of its main ingredients being wolfberries.
If you find that the wolfberry juice simply isn’t available, you can try purchasing dried wolfberries at your local Chinese grocery store. You can then steep the dried berries as a tea and consume a few of the benefits that way. You might also want to try a vitamin supplement containing the super fruit. Just make sure that the product you choose is natural. Anything less just isn’t worth the investment.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Wolfberry Nutrition
The Chinese believe that the nutrition of a wolfberry is so high that it has the ability to help aid in many health related problems. For instance, the berries are believed to relieve certain eye conditions, help fight some diseases, help aid against liver problems and kidney problems, help lower cholesterol, minimize the risk of weak joints, anemia and premature aging.
In fact, they’re nutrients are so high that they are considered a superfruit. Wolfberries are packed with antioxidants, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, selenium, fiber, protein, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin and polysaccharides. How’s that for a powerhouse of nutritional goodness?
However, it isn’t as easy as just walking into your local supermarket and finding the wolfberries in your produce section. They’re only available through juices, vitamins, smoothies and dried forms. Still, the wolfberry nutrition is so awesome that it is definitely worth checking out, don’t you think?
In fact, they’re nutrients are so high that they are considered a superfruit. Wolfberries are packed with antioxidants, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, selenium, fiber, protein, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin and polysaccharides. How’s that for a powerhouse of nutritional goodness?
However, it isn’t as easy as just walking into your local supermarket and finding the wolfberries in your produce section. They’re only available through juices, vitamins, smoothies and dried forms. Still, the wolfberry nutrition is so awesome that it is definitely worth checking out, don’t you think?
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Chinese Wolfberry
I’ve always considered myself a little bit of a health nut, so it surprised me a little when I discovered a new super fruit known as the chinese wolfberry. Of course this fruit really isn’t new. The Chinese and even the wolves have known about it for centuries.
Chocked full of antioxidants, vitamins B1, B6, C and E, essential fatty acids, 21 trace elements and 18 amino acids, these berries are an excellent way to stay healthy!
Unfortunately as great as these little guys sound, they’re also very hard to come by. You do have a few options, however.
If you live in an area where a Chinese market is available, you can look for the berries there. More than likely however, they’ll be dried. Try to find ones that are 100% natural since sugar and other additives are dangerous and they can cause severe health problems. The dried berries can be added to cereals, breakfast shakes, oatmeal or eaten as is. They can also be steamed and used as a juice or made into a tea.
Some manufacturers are beginning to offer juices and shakes made from wolfberries. If this sounds like an option for you, look for one where it is one of the main ingredients and skip those that are full of unnatural ingredients.
A third option would be a liquid nutritional health supplement. Look for the wolfberry in a natural liquid vitamin supplement that is 100% natural. A liquid vitamin is much easier to take than pill or capsule form and safer. Remember, Mother Nature is best. Why take chances on your health?
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Chocked full of antioxidants, vitamins B1, B6, C and E, essential fatty acids, 21 trace elements and 18 amino acids, these berries are an excellent way to stay healthy!
Unfortunately as great as these little guys sound, they’re also very hard to come by. You do have a few options, however.
If you live in an area where a Chinese market is available, you can look for the berries there. More than likely however, they’ll be dried. Try to find ones that are 100% natural since sugar and other additives are dangerous and they can cause severe health problems. The dried berries can be added to cereals, breakfast shakes, oatmeal or eaten as is. They can also be steamed and used as a juice or made into a tea.
Some manufacturers are beginning to offer juices and shakes made from wolfberries. If this sounds like an option for you, look for one where it is one of the main ingredients and skip those that are full of unnatural ingredients.
A third option would be a liquid nutritional health supplement. Look for the wolfberry in a natural liquid vitamin supplement that is 100% natural. A liquid vitamin is much easier to take than pill or capsule form and safer. Remember, Mother Nature is best. Why take chances on your health?
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
Benefits of Wolfberry
Life is hard and with the recent economy scare, it isn’t going to get any easier. Yet it’s times like these when we really need to stop and slow down. Of course most of us won’t because in our minds there’s no time. But, if we don’t make that time, our bodies will shut down. We need to be refueling with good foods and the best nutrients like those found in the Chinese wolfberry.
Wolfberries are known for their antioxidant effects, but they also contain an excellent source of vitamins B1, B6, C and E, essential fatty acids, 21 trace elements and 18 amino acids. So the benefits of these power-packing berries are pretty outstanding.
Just imagine if you could help enhance your vision, help boost your immune system, help lower your blood pressure, help your body fight liver disease, help improve your memory, help fight depression, help lower cholesterol, help reduce joint pain, improve your sex life, possibly increase your energy levels, possibly relieve arthritis pain, minimize bruising, aid in digestion, help build muscle, strengthen teeth and bones and help slow down the process of premature aging.
So now that you’re considering grabbing a handful of wolfberries as your daily snack, stop. Chances are, you won’t find these delightful little berries in your local grocery store. And you might be luck to be able to find them in dried form at you local Chinese market, but as we said, dried.
So what are some other options?
Well, you could purchase them dried and steep them in a pot of hot water for a sweet and smoky tea or you could look for a juice or nutritional supplement that contains the berry, but without all the unnatural ingredients. Why would you want to put artificial ingredients in your body anyway?
Really the choice is yours, but in this hectic world why put your body through even more stress with something that’s unnatural. A wolfberry is just about as natural as it gets, so why take chances with your health any other way?
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Wolfberries are known for their antioxidant effects, but they also contain an excellent source of vitamins B1, B6, C and E, essential fatty acids, 21 trace elements and 18 amino acids. So the benefits of these power-packing berries are pretty outstanding.
Just imagine if you could help enhance your vision, help boost your immune system, help lower your blood pressure, help your body fight liver disease, help improve your memory, help fight depression, help lower cholesterol, help reduce joint pain, improve your sex life, possibly increase your energy levels, possibly relieve arthritis pain, minimize bruising, aid in digestion, help build muscle, strengthen teeth and bones and help slow down the process of premature aging.
So now that you’re considering grabbing a handful of wolfberries as your daily snack, stop. Chances are, you won’t find these delightful little berries in your local grocery store. And you might be luck to be able to find them in dried form at you local Chinese market, but as we said, dried.
So what are some other options?
Well, you could purchase them dried and steep them in a pot of hot water for a sweet and smoky tea or you could look for a juice or nutritional supplement that contains the berry, but without all the unnatural ingredients. Why would you want to put artificial ingredients in your body anyway?
Really the choice is yours, but in this hectic world why put your body through even more stress with something that’s unnatural. A wolfberry is just about as natural as it gets, so why take chances with your health any other way?
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