Goji Berries
Tibet Authentic

If you have never eaten a Goji berry, you will find that it is a sun-dried, red berry, with a slightly drier chew than a raisin. The flavor is not as sweet as a raisin, and is somewhere between a cherry and an earthy plum flavor. Some of the berries are more piquant and some are sweeter, but the overall flavor is subtle and gently fruity.

Why are Goji berries being eaten? Because they are literally packed with nutrition! Goji berries contain a high level of polysaccharides, carotenoids, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, 18 amino acids including all 8 essential amino acids forming a complete protein, 21 trace minerals, beta-sisterol (an anti-inflammatory), anti-bacterials, anti-fungals and 500 times more vitamin C per ounce than oranges.

If you are aware of ORAC levels, which show the antioxidant power of various foods to destroy or neutralize free radicals, you will see that authentic Goji berries from Tibet have an ORAC level of 25,300, while blueberries have an ORAC level of 2,400.

In use and recognized for centuries for their health-giving attributes, here are some of the amazing benefits of this of this colorful berry from Tibet:

• Boosts the immune system

• Prevents free radicals

• Anti tumor effects

• Positive effects on blood pressure, sugar levels, brain and heart vessels

• Lowers cholesterol

• Assists in weight loss by curbing appetite

• Increases energy levels

• Brightens and improves eyesight

• Nourishes the liver and kidneys

• Slows hair loss and graying

• Improves sleeping patterns

• Elevates mood

• Increases libido

As the Goji berry has gained popularity in the west, more and more berries and Goji berry products are becoming available. The Tibetan government, through the Tibetan Medical College in Lhasa controls the entire harvest of Tibetan Goji berries. PureZing has documentation that the company that sells these Goji berries has an exclusive contract with the Tibetan Medical College.

These berries are authentic Goji berries, a claim that cannot be made of other products. Other Goji berries may come from Mongolia or China and may not contain the full health benefits of these authentic ones.

How do you eat them? Eat a small handful each morning, or put some in tea or even a glass of water. Add them to muffins or fruit salads or mix them in a blender smoothie or into ice cream. The flavor is subtle so that they will not overpower other foods and you may find that you like them added to recipes as well as eating them plain.

Available in a brown, resealable bag, you will find many ways to include this simple but powerful dried berry into your diet.