Benefits of goji berries – fruit smoothie recipes

What about benefits of goji berries ? do you want to try fruit smoothie recipes ?

Goji berries in Smoothies
Goji berries is a good selection in fresh smoothies. You simply soak a handful of
the dried berries in water for about 10 minutes and mix them with the rest of your healthy ingredients.The flavor added will be subtle. It is something like watermelon with a nutty flavor. If you use more than a handful at a time, the taste can be overwhelming. They look something like dried cranberries, only a little smaller.

Good for diabetes and high blood pressure
Possibly because of the medicinal properties, most people find it impossible to eat too many of the berries. Something about them makes your body say, “Okay, that’s enough.” The berries have been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. They are supposed to be good for diabetes and high blood pressure. As part of a healthy diet, they may help preserve good liver function and prevent age-related eye diseases.

Antioxidants
Berries of all kinds offer definite health benefits because of the antioxidants they contain. Blueberries, acai berries, strawberries, raspberries…all contain unique antioxidants that you can see. The bright colors of fruits and vegetables are caused by the antioxidants they contain. Goji berries is a good selection in fresh smoothies because they provide beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, vitamin C, lutein and lycopene. Lutein and zeaxanthin are known to be important for eye health. Beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A within the body. Vitamin A is also important for healthy eyes.

Benefits of goji berries
The berries contain healthy fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 that is also important for eye health. If age-related macular degeneration is common in your family, goji berries may help reduce your risk of developing the disease. They provide all of the nutrients that have been shown in studies to reduce the risk of macular degeneration.

Fresh and juice
The fresh berries are available in some areas during the summer months. The dried berries are available year round, as is the juice. The juice of Goji berries is a good selection in fresh smoothies. It is as easy to add as any other juice. It has a pleasant flavor and the natural sugars may help keep your blood sugar levels stable.

Eating the berries in moderation does not cause unpleasant side effects, but because of the medicinal properties, they can interact with drugs like the blood thinner warfarin. There could also be interactions with medications for diabetes or high blood pressure. As is the case with other berries, there is the possibility of allergic reaction.

For the average healthy person, Goji berries is a good selection in fresh smoothies. They taste good and may help to keep you healthy. I hope you like this Benefits of goji berries – fruit smoothie recipes article.

Goji berries smoothie.

For two.

Ingredients:

Handful of dried goji berries
1 fresh pear
1 egg
2 table spoons sesam seeds
1 teaspoon coconut butter
2 cups frozen strawberries
3 -400 ml fruit juice (Your choice)

Soak the dried berries in water for about 10 minutes. All ingredients put in blender.

Julius Juliusson

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