Goji berry is a red fruit of Chinese origin, which can be an excellent natural nutritional supplement. It can be found fresh, dehydrated or even in the form of capsules, for those who do not appreciate the taste.
The benefits of introducing this fruit into the daily diet are many because the goji berry is for:
- Help to lose weight as it is low in calories and improves digestion, giving the feeling of satiety;
- Protect vision by containing the amino acid taurine and vitamin A that protect the cells of the eye;
- Strengthen the immune system as it is rich in vitamin C and selenium;
- Improve the skin by being rich in carotenoids, strong antioxidants that maintain the health of the cells;
- Prevent diseases like influenza, atherosclerosis and cancer, by being rich in antioxidants;
- Improve mood and reduce stress by containing vitamin B6, which increases the production of serotonin, the hormone of good mood.
To get these benefits, you should consume 2 tablespoons dehydrated goji berry, 120 ml juice or 2 to 3 capsules daily.
Nutritional composition of Goji Berry
The following table shows the nutritional composition of 100 g of dehydrated fruit:
| Amount per 100 g | |||
| Energy: 349 kcal | |||
| Protein | 14 g | Vitamin C | 48 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 77 g | Iron | 6.8 mg |
| Fat | 0.4 g | Calcium | 190 mg |
| Fiber | 13 g | Sodium | 298 mg |
This fruit can be consumed fresh or added to vitamins, yogurts, juices and salads, and can be purchased at health food stores, food supplement stores and nutritional products. In addition, the capsule supplement can also be found in handling pharmacies. Learn how to use by clicking here.
Goji Berry Juice Recipe for Weight Loss
Ingredients
- 15 g dehydrated Goji berry
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 40 g of raspberries
Method of preparation
Leave the berries in 170 ml of water for 15 minutes. Squeeze the orange and beat all the ingredients in the blender. Drink without adding sugar.
When not to eat Goji berry
This fruit is contraindicated in cases of use of blood thinning drugs, such as warfarin and aspirin, and medicines to control diabetes and high blood pressure. Therefore, in the presence of these diseases the doctor should be consulted before beginning the consumption of goji berries, both fruit and capsules.
In addition, this fruit can also react with antibiotics, antifungals, antidepressants, antivirals, cancer drugs, osteoporosis, high cholesterol and hormone control, and should be avoided in case of any of these medicines.
See recipes with goji berry that help in the diet to lose weight.
