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Although they have only been introduced in Western countries in recent years, gojis have been used for thousands of years in Tibet and China, both as a culinary ingredient and medicinally.
Goji Berries have the highest concentration of protein of any fruit. They are also loaded with vitamin C, contain more carotenoids than any other food, have twenty-one trace minerals, and are high in fiber. Boasting 15 times the amount of iron found in spinach, as well as calcium, zinc, selenium and many other important trace minerals. So you can say that these berries are a natural superfood!
In traditional Chinese medicine, the goji is said to act on the Kidney and Liver meridians to help with lower back pain, dizziness and eyesight. They are most often consumed raw, made into a tea or extract, or as an ingredient in soups.
But can you eat goji berries during pregnancy? The fact is that there is too little research on goji berries in relation to pregnancy to say that using it is 100% safe.
Science said that these berries are very healthy but my advise call you docter first before you eat this during your pregnancy!
Lycium Barbarum bark and goji berries are used as an alternative medicine to prevent morning sickness during pregnancy.
The use of goji berries can help to lower the high blood pressure and to reduce, in the case of diabetes the glucose level in the blood.
So it's important to ask and specialist if there is already a very low blood pressure or low glucose levels in the blood.
According to the organization MedlinePlus, a highly respected research institution in the United States, the substance betaine can cause miscarriage. Premature contractions also would be awaken.
Normally I made a tea of these berries. Just add 2 spoons of those berries in a cup, add some hot water and let them soak.
Here is your easy made goji tea.
I talked to the midwife, who advises them not to use it during pregnancy. Even though there are rumors avout them that they are not a superfood but it's a way to make a lot of money of it!
