What do you think? Are Goji Berries (wolf berries) all hype or a good addition to the paleo diet...are they even paleo friendly?
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As far as I know, in China Goji berries are usually just used in soup in small quantities, and occasionally as a tea with chrysanthemum. I've never heard of anyone eating them straight here. In general, I think the whole notion of a 'superfood' is flawed. This seems to be something Americans go for in particular. We eat as much as possible of one thing thinking that it's good for us. One day it's green tea, the next it's garlic, and on and on. Eat lots of whole, fresh, seasonal food, avoid the stuff we know's bad (gluten, sugar, etc.), and I'm pretty sure you'll be doing great. |
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They're overpriced, I'd just spend my money on grassfed beef. |
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Goji berries are nutrient dense, but so are all berries. And only when fresh. If they're dried or preserved, nutrients are lost. On a dollar-per-dollar basis, I'd stick to available fresh organic berries. |
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I agree with Nico: here in China goji berries are very popular, but are mostly used to make soups or teas rather than eaten as fruits. They are considered good for eyesight. I used to eat goji every day but in the long run they gave me digestive problems. I thought "They are cheap, full of antioxidant, why not?" Well, better pay attention to how the locals eat them and learn... BTW, I discovered that in the drying process these berries loose color and are often dyed red to make them more appealing. Look for those that are not uniform in color, with a slighlty brown-beige tip. |
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Goji berries like any other fruit are healthy within moderation but the hype around goji berries and other 'super-foods' is unjustified. Goji berries, acai etc. are no more super than blue berries and strawberries or any other food that comes from nature. |
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They seem quite healthy, but they are hyped too much as a superfood. For example, I suspect goji berries earned their place in the "superfoods" category because of Li Ching-Yuen's asserted longevity, which he attributed partially to goji berries. |
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def hyped. anything dried, shipped around the world, sat in plastic containers through all sorts of conditions and temperature are not superfood. |
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