Written By Sam Henselijn
Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Goji Berries. Goji berries are one of the most antioxidant-rich foods on the planet, making them a great addition to your diet. Not only that, but they also have the benefit of tasting great on their own or adding to other foods and drinks (like tea, soup, etc.).
In addition, Many Asian cuisines use Goji berries as sweeteners as well! Learn more about what makes goji berries so great and how you can make the most of this antioxidant-rich fruit. Then, check out these top 5 ways to enjoy goji berries.
But first, let’s get to know these goji berries a bit better.
How and where are goji berries grown?
The goji berry is a fruit that comes from a shrub grown in China
and Tibet. The shrub takes about three years to mature, after which time it can be harvested twice a year, with yields reaching over 3,000 pounds per acre.
To get the most flavor and nutritional content from goji berries, pick them before they ripen. ; they’re typically picked within a week of ripening. Like other berries, goji are fragile fruits that need to be handled gently.
Buy them as fresh as possible—preferably organic—to ensure you’re getting all their health benefits along with optimal taste.
Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Goji Berries
Some expected health benefits of goji berries
- Goji berries are rich in antioxidants, which can help combat cell damage that causes inflammation.
- Goji berries are rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. These nutrients help your body break down sugars, absorb vitamins and produce enzymes.
- Antioxidants such as beta-carotene have been shown to reduce free radicals. Free radicals lead to chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease over time. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, so they cannot damage cells or organs within your body and cause disease
Five ways to enjoy Goji berries
The following are some fantastic ways to incorporate goji berries into your diet.
1: Preparing a cup of tea with goji berries
Adding goji berries isn’t that different from adding other fruits
when it comes to teas. For example, if you’re making chai tea, you can add goji berries directly into your tea bags or steep your desired amount of loose leaves in hot water with a handful of goji. Or, try replacing traditional black tea with matcha green tea.
Instead of cooking with fire, try water-steeping your favorite herbal blend or create your custom blend for maximum taste and nutritional value. The possibilities are endless for enjoying goji berries through teas, so explore all options at once or one by one!
2: Adding them to soup
Adding goji berries to soup or other recipes is a great way to enjoy their nutritional benefits without changing your daily diet. Cook them for a few minutes in chicken or vegetable broth, or add them directly into your favorite soup as a garnish.
You can also prepare it from scratch with fresh ingredients and a blender—easier it’s than you think! Remember that you only need tiny amounts when cooking with goji berries. Because they are pretty sweet, adding just one tablespoon of dried berries can provide sweetness equivalent to four teaspoons of sugar in your meal.
3: Add some punch to your salads and mixes with goji berries
Goji berries are sweet and flavorful, so a pinch of them can be a great way to add some pizzazz to your mix. If you’re making a vegetable mix for work or home, consider adding goji as one of your ingredients.
A handful or two will blend right in with your other ingredients. They’ll also add a hint of sweetness that you might not get from anything else.
4: Enjoy your goji berries as they are
Of course, no law says you have to include them in your favorite
recipes. If you want a taste of goji by yourself, then eat them as they are. After all, they’re considered one of the healthiest foods in existence, so what’s not to love?
They even make for great munching on the go—they’re very portable and easy to toss into your purse or bag and pull out when hunger strikes. So, instead of keeping a bag of chips handy during your commute or throwing back handfuls of salty nuts every time you need an afternoon pick-me-up. Take along some goji instead—you’ll still get that same satisfying crunch but with more fiber and nutrients than any other snack food on Earth. How does that sound? Sounds good!
5: Blend them into smoothies
It’s easy to blend goji berries into your smoothies. You can toss them in with your usual fruit, add some protein powder if you’re making one for a post-workout snack, and blend until smooth.
Try adding goji in with chocolate-based flavors or even a mixture of fruity flavors like mango and passionfruit for a unique flavor profile.
Final Thoughts
Goji berries have a lot of nutritional value, from antioxidants to protein. It’s no wonder that they’re known as one of nature’s superfoods. However, getting enough goji berries in your diet can be challenging.
The above five ways to enjoy Goji berries will help you include more goji berries in your life without having to do anything too drastic or different. Remember: moderation is key! Too much of anything isn’t good for you, and eating goji berries every day may result in unwanted weight gain.
Enjoy these tasty treats responsibly, but don’t overdo it just because they are healthy—the emphasis should always be on moderation!
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