Many people know the benefits of goji berries, but there are many ways I consume goji berries in my daily life, each with different nutritional values. Goji berries have the effect of nourishing the kidneys, but do you know how to eat them to maximize their effectiveness? Only when we eat goji berries correctly can we make the most of their benefits.
Goji berries have long been believed to have the effect of nourishing the kidneys and prolonging life. Do you know how to eat goji berries?
Can Goji berries be soaked in boiling water? Experts strongly recommend drinking them this way, the effect increases by 10 times
1. So how can goji berries be best for the kidneys?
1. Soak in water and drink
We usually like to soak goji berries in water, but remember, never soak them directly in boiling water because goji berries are not heat resistant, and exposure to high temperatures will spoil the nutrients inside the goji berries. The best temperature is warm water at 40-50 degrees Celsius. Generally, soaking 5-8 goji berries in 300ml of warm water is sufficient. Don’t just drink the water, remember to eat the goji berries too, as the nutrients inside the goji berries will not be completely soaked out. If you throw away the goji berries, it will be a waste of them. Here, I want to remind everyone to eat a maximum of about 10 grams per day, as eating too much can easily cause internal heat.
2. Eat raw
Not many people eat goji berries raw, most prefer them soaked in water or added to soups. In fact, eating goji berries raw is 10 times more nutritious than soaking in water or making soup, as goji berries are not heat resistant and high temperatures will destroy their nutrients, so experts strongly recommend eating goji berries raw.
When eating goji berries raw, it should be in moderation, approximately 8 grams, less than soaking in water or making soup, as eating too much can cause internal heat.
Goji berries can also be used directly as a seasoning, added to stir-fries, soups, or steamed buns, adding a small amount will not cause internal heat and will provide additional nutrition.
3. Make soup
In Guangdong, people like to make soups and often add some goji berries. When making soup, be sure not to add the goji berries first, but add them after turning off the heat for 10 minutes to preserve the nutritional content of the goji berries.
2. Who should not eat goji berries
Because goji berries are high in sugar, diabetic patients should not consume them; Goji berries are warm and tonifying, so people with colds, fevers, or diarrhea should avoid them.
3. How to distinguish the authenticity of goji berries
1. Smell: If goji berries are fumigated with sulfur, cover them with your hand for a while, then smell them; they will emit a pungent sulfur smell, as sulfur fumigation is mainly for appearance and longer shelf life, making them less perishable.
2. Taste: Real goji berries have a slightly sweet taste when eaten, sometimes a slight bitterness is felt in the mouth after eating; if the sweetness is cloying and the aftertaste is bitter, sour, or astringent, be cautious of such goji berries.
3. Color: Real goji berries have a soft color, plump flesh, and the tails of the goji berries are yellow or white.
In your daily life, are you eating goji berries correctly? Can you distinguish real goji berries from fake ones?
