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?
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