What are goji berries?
In the U.S., you’ll likely find the fruit available only dried or frozen.
Benefits of goji berries.
They could support eye health.
(though there aren’t many studies that have proved it actually did).
They may increase the health of your liver and kidneys.
Healthy liver and kidneys are essential for an overall healthy functioning body.
Thankfully, goji berries may improve the health of both.
In TCM, the berries are mainly used to treat “yin deficiency” in theliver and kidneys1.
They might help protect against UV rays.
But no, it shouldn’t replace your daily sunscreen.
They may aid in weight management.
According to naturopathic doctorNadia Musavvir, N.D., goji berries can indirectly help with weight management.
They’re a good pre-workout snack.
How to eat goji berries.
Like most foods, there isn’t a right or wrong way to eat goji berries.
Glassman’s favorite way to incorporate the berries is adding them to herSuperfood Bark.
The best part is this bark can double as a healthy snack or dessert.
Blatner’s go-to recipe is a two-step goji andchiajam.
“Simply rehydrate the goji and blend with chia seeds,” she says.
“It’s delicious on almond butter toast and yogurt.”
She also suggests using them as you would a raisin.
If you find adding the dried berries to your meals is a challenge, opt for goji powder.
you could add a few scoops of the powder to any dish (smoothies!
to reap the health benefits without stressing about how to prepare them.
Potential side effects of eating goji berries.
There isn’t much research that shows there are any dangers to eating goji berries.
But as with all foods, moderation is key.
But bottom line, don’t eat your weight in goji berries and you should be just fine.
