<Superfood Saturday: Goji Berries (Lycium Berry)>
What "superfood" berry is this??
Goji berries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years. Some legends report that goji berries were eaten by monks in the Himalayan Mountains thousands of years ago and steeped in hot water to help aid meditation and obtain greater health, vitality, longevity, energy and stamina. I LOVE putting these dried berries in granola & baked goods!
Low in calories, fat-free, a good source of fiber and a high-antioxidant food, goji berry benefits include the ability to help you fight disease, effectively manage your weight and experience better digestion.
Goji berries have been extensively researched for their ability to generate general feelings of well-being, improve neurologic/psychologic traits, support better gastrointestinal health and bowel functions, help build stronger musculoskeletal systems, and improve cardiovascular health.
Top health benefits of Goji Berries:
~High levels of antioxidants
~Improve immune Function and fight cancer
~Promote Healthy skin & eye health
~Help stabilize blood sugar
~Detoxify the liver
PLUS they are in my Shakeology that I drink daily to stay healthy & energized!! So fun to learn about the history & nutrition facts about all the ingredients inside the bag. I can take pride in the fact that I am giving myself & my family something TRULY great and good for us.
If you haven't tried Shakeology yet I would love to share more with you. Leave me a comment below and I would love to chat more with you about how it has changed my life! :)
*For more information on other superfood ingredients in Shakeology you can see my past Super Food Saturday posts in my Pinterest library: https://www.pinterest.com/trishzelenak/super-foods/
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