Goji berries aka wolfberries are native to the South of China. They date back to 2000 years and the ancient Chinese monks loved eating them.
These berries are nothing short of miracles workers as they are packed with the tangy flavors and abundant nutrients of all kinds. People who are dieting or on a healthy cleanse take advantage of its juice to not only please their palette but also to cleanse and detoxify their system.
In the last decade or so, goji berries have become really popular as more people found out about their benefits. So if you want to make its deliciously tangy juice try this easy recipe today!
Health benefits
- Goji berries are a nutritional powerhouse and are perfect for a low-calorie diet.
- They are rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals and maintain collagen levels in the skin.
- They curb sugar cravings and are high in vitamin A, B and C.
- Goji berries are highly beneficial for diabetic patients as they help in lowering blood sugar and insulin levels.
- They provide energy and improve one’s sleep cycle because they promote the production of endorphins in the body.
An ounce of goji berries a day can help in reducing arthritis pain and lower blood pressure.
Ingredients
fresh goji berries: 2 cups
water: 1 cup
salt: 1/4 tsp
How To Make Goji Berry Juice
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender.
- Make sure there are no stems of the goji berries.
- Blend at high speed for 30 seconds. You can add more water if you feel it is thick to get more runny consistency.
- Enjoy your freshly juiced health in a glass.
This was a plain goji berry juice but you can fancy it up by adding some chia seeds, kale or even mango slices.
Trivia
- Goji berries are now considered to be a superfood due to their high nutritional profile.
- They grow in China, Mongolia and the Himalayas. Therefore, they are usually available in Chinese grocery shops. They can also be found in health food stores.
- Some claim this superfood berry to be the fountain of youth as the regions that grow and eat them have many people living a long life!
- Just 1 ounce of goji berries contain more vitamin C than an orange, more iron than a steak and more beta carotene (vitamin A) than a carrot.
- People also love to munch on dried goji berries as a light and healthy snack.
- As healthy as these little gems are, it is recommended not to go overboard when consuming them. Just stick to 1 ounce a day because too many can become toxic for your liver as they are high in selenium.
According to a Chinese legend, a man named Li Qing Yuen lived up to the age of 250 years just because he ate goji berries every day.