Wednesday, May 22, 2013

It's in the bag: Goji Berry


The Goji berry is an amazing super-food!  Also known as the wolf berry, it is a bright orange-red berry that is native to Asia and southeastern Europe This berry has been eaten for centuries, but has become really popular in the last decade or so because of its nutrient value and antioxidant content. 

Goji berries are grown on vines and have a distinctive flavor resembling a combination of cherries and cranberries. These berries pack a nutritional punch! They are a great source of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, and E. In fact, they have 500 times more vitamin C per ounce than organges.

Goji berries also contain 18 amino acids and 21 trace minerals (including zinc, copper, iron, and calcium). They are a great source of antioxidants, and have been found to boost immune function, protect vision, prevent heart disease, and they even have anti-aging benefits!

So, how can you consume the Goji Berry and where can you find it? Well, it is an ingredient in Shakeology so that is my main source, but you can buy the berries whole or dried (they look kind of like red raisins) and use them in soups, sauces, and salads. 

You can try Shakeology risk-free with our bottom-of-the-bag guarantee. Get your daily dose of dense nutrition (like goji berries) with the healthiest meal of the day. :)

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