I get asked a lot about the difference between Organic and Wild Crafted food so to summarize in a simple method, organic food is produced by natural farming methods that cultivate the crops, where as Wild Crafted food is harvested from the wild and is uncultivated which means no human interference in the growth process.

Goji Rotini

1/2-cup chopped onion
16oz chopped broccoli
16oz rotini pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 24oz jar chunky garden pasta sauce
1/4-cup goji berries
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Boil rotini until al dente. Then drain

In large skillet sauté broccoli garlic and onion in a small amount of olive oil.
Add in pasta sauce and simmer 5 to 10 minutes.

Add in rotini pasta and goji berries season with salt and pepper.

Cook 5 to 10 more minutes until pasta and berries are tender.

Serves 3 to 4

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Goji Berry Meatloaf

What you need:

* 1lb ground beef
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 1-2 TB ketchup
* 1/4 cup goji berries
* 1 egg slightly beaten
* 1/4 cup cracker crumbs
* 2 TB soy sauce
* salt & pepper

Glaze Topping:

* 1/4 cup ketchup
* 3 TB brown sugar
* 1-2 TB soy sauce

Pre heat oven 375. Mix all ingredients together in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into loaf pan and stab meat mixture with fork. Form loaf away from edges of baking pan. Bake 45-50 minutes. Pour on glaze topping the last 10 minutes. Let stand 5 or 10 minutes before serving.

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Growing Goji

You have to read this article "Goji Berries in much Debate" it is a great article and food for thought. Dont forget to post some coments about it.

Ingredients:

1 winter melon; top cut off and seeded

1/4 cup rock sugar

1/2 sugared winter melon pieces (optional)
1/4 cup dried goji berries

5 red dates, seeded

4 cups hot water

Method:

1) Place the winter melon into the slow cooker

2) Sprinkle the remaining ingredients (except the water) inside the winter melon and around the melon.

3) Pour in the hot water.

4) Allow this to cook in the slow cooker for about 6 hours on low.

5) Serve warm or cold

* Note: Scrap the soft flesh of the winter melon and serve it with the goji berries and some of the liquid.

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Hoodia Article

Holiday Goji Bread Pudding


* 16 slices bread, cubed

* 1 cup Goji Berries

* 2 (12-ounce) cans evaportated milk

* 4 large eggs, slightly beaten

* 4 tablespoons butter, melted

* 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

* 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

*1 jar caramel sauce for accompaniment (optional)

1. Grease 12 x 8-inch baking dish.
2. Combine bread and Goji Berries in large bowl. Combine evaporated milk, eggs, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture; combine well. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
4. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Top with caramel sauce.
5. Makes 8 servings.

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There are many tremendous health benefits of goji berries (Goji berries are Tibetan goji berries, or Himalayan goji berries - named after their origin in Tibet). Health benefits of goji berries have been know for a long time in Tibet, but not until recently has the goji berry become an international celebrity of sorts. Finally more of the world is learning of the Tibetan goji berries benefits and goji berries nutrition benefits, but at the same time as a result some health benefits of goji berries are exaggerated or misstated. We aim to clarify what goji berries benefits are real and what goji berries health benefits are hype vs. reality.

* Your favorite cornbread mix
* ¾ cup Goji Berries
* 1/3 cup butter
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* 2 celery, finely chopped
* 1 green bell pepper and red pepper, finely chopped
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
* 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
* 2 teaspoons fresh sage
* 2 sea salt, or to taste
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* Dash of Tabasco
* 3 cups chicken broth

Goji Sweet Sauce:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup goji berries (pre-soaked for 1 hour)
Water of soaked goji berries
1/2 cup blackberries/blueberries/raspberries
1 cup young coconut meat (or 1 cup reconstituted dried coconut flakes)
2 pitted dates (or other sweetener %uFFFD 1 tbsp raw honey/agave nectar/rice syrup/barely syrup/maple syrup)
30ml coconut water/water/goji juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla essence

Pre-soak the goji berries in water for 1 hour. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more liquid as desired. One possible variation among many is adding coconut cream instead of coconut water.

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Goji Berry Press Release

Goji Berry and Sea Bass Soup:

What you need:

1 sea bass (any fish seems to work)
1/2 cup goji berries
1 pound mushrooms
1 scallion, chopped
5 slices of fresh ginger
5 cups of broth
Salt (use a natural mineral-rich salt, if you can)
5 Tablespoons rice wine

1. 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce Smear fish with 1 tbsp of rice wine and a little salt.
2. Add in the Goji Berries, button mushrooms, scallion, ginger and hoisin sauce.
3. Boil the stock in a separate medium to large sauce pan.
4. Place the seasoned fish into the sauce pan containing the stock.
5. Simmer the soup until the fish is done (about 20 minutes)
6. Add rice wine and salt to season before serving.

What to do if you have never eaten Goji's before


Treat yourself like a baby in relation to the introduction of new foods. As it is possible that you may never have tried a goji berry before, it is best to introduce new foods slowly (no matter how delicious you may find them) & monitor your body effects accordingly. Like all berries and fruits generally, the fiber content of goji berries is good for regularity, but of course the consumption of too many may have the same effect as consuming too many prunes.

Goji Fruit Smoothie:

For a unique experience in phytonutrient energy that you feel throughout your body as a buoyant lift that fills you with joy and feeds you right down to a cellular level. Blend together equal amounts of Goji Berries, blueberries, cherries, apples, raspberries and blackberries. Put in a blender for a few seconds, add a cup of water, rice milk, or orange juice for easier blending. To add a special touch dust the top of juice with cinnamon or cocoa powder and a light sprinkle of chopped pine nuts and serve.

Soak goji berries for at least one hour. Combine 1-cup of soaking water, goji berries, 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, and 1 cup of pure pomegranate juice (widely available in grocery stores) in a strong blender and blend until well homogenized. This recipe produces 1 large serving of a refreshing, antioxidant-rich juice that is tart and sweet at the same time. If pomegranate juice is unavailable, use an extra cup of soaking water to make this juice. If you like this recipe check this site out for more great goji recipes.

For more great information on the benefits of Goji berries be sure to check out this blog.

Gojiberryblog.com

High-calorie sugary and starchy foods tend to have little nutritional value. Instead, they trigger a hormonal reaction that leads to uncontrollable cravings. The process works like this:

1) You eat a sugary, starchy food and your body quickly converts it to blood sugar.

2) Your levels of blood sugar spike upward.

In response, your pancreas produces a high level of insulin.

3) Your blood sugar levels crash.

4) The roller-coaster effect causes cravings for more sugary, starchy foods.

5) The cycle repeats.

The speed at which a food converts to blood sugar (glucose) is measured on a numerical scale known as the glycemic index (GI). The lower the GI of a food, the more slowly it converts to blood sugar and the less likely it is to stimulate uncontrollable urges to eat empty calories.

The protein in goji berries, which makes up 16 percent of the fruit, contains two key amino acids that support the immune system: l-arginine and l-glutamine. Both of these are building blocks for healthy immunity and work to reduce inflammation.

In addition to antioxidants that protect against free-radical damage to the brain, goji berries fight narrowing of the arteries that deliver oxygen and nutrients to brain cells. The fruit also helps our bodies produce choline, an essential nutrient that combats free radical damage linked to Alzheimer's disease. The combined effect supports healthy brain function.

The amino acids present in this tiny berry boost the functioning of white blood cells up to 300 percent making it almost impossible for anyone to catch the flu and other viruses that are air- and water-borne.

One of the best best things found in Goji Berries are the high level of polysaccharides. Studies have shown that polysaccharides are exceptional sources of the essential cell sugars necessary for proper immune function and intercellular communication. These polysaccharides can enhance health by maintaining normal cell growth and thus may help slow the aging process. This isn't to say that you can eat a bunch of junk food and expect to beabsolved by topping it off with a handful of Goji Berries. It's best to stick with a healthy diet and include foods such as Goji Berries for optimal health.

Below is a list of 10 great benefits of polysaccharides:

1) Inhibit tumor growth
2) Prevent cancer
3) Neutralize the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation
4) Help normalize blood pressure
5) Help balance blood sugar
6) Combat autoimmune disease
7) Act as an anti-inflammatory
8) Balance immune function
9) Lower cholesterol and blood lipids
10) Increase calcium absorption

Ingredients:

1/2 cup goji berries (pre-soaked for 1 hour)
Water of soaked goji berries
1/2 cup blackberries/blueberries/raspberries
1 cup young coconut meat (or 1 cup reconstituted dried coconut flakes)
2 pitted dates (or other sweetener/ 1 tbsp raw honey/agave nectar/rice syrup/barely syrup/maple syrup)
30ml coconut water/water/goji juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla essence

Pre-soak the goji berries in water for 1 hour. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more liquid as desired. One possible variation among many is adding coconut cream instead of coconut water.

One of the biggest selling points of the goji berry is what it can do for your circulation and your liver. That is what people are counting on when they eat these amazing berries. However, they want to know which is the best form for the goji berries.

The two most common forms of the goji berry are dried berries and goji berry juice. It makes no difference which form you consume; they are both great sources of the benefits you want.. Dried berries are a great choice for someone who is constantly on the run. Fill a sandwich bag with goji berries and put them in your backpack, purse, briefcase, or lunch bag. Some people like to eat the dried goji berries instead of drinking the juice because they know that the berries are natural, and they don't have to be concerned about the preservatives that could be in the goji juice.

Even though it can't compete with the convenience of dried goji berries, goji juice may appeal to some people more than the berries. Not everyone cares for eating dried fruit, so if you prefer drinking the juice instead of eating the berries, you will find that you get the same benefits to your health Goji juice may taste bitter to those who aren't used to it, so it's suggested that you mix another juice with it to cover the bitter taste. Along with making the goji juice less bitter, it can add extra nutrients to the drink. Why not make a big batch of it and keep it in your refrigerator so that you know it's there when you want a healthy, refreshing drink.

The benefits of health tht come from the goji berry, in juice or as a dried berry, are still the same. There is no reason why you can't drink the juice and eat goji berries.. Do you like to cook? Try putting the dried goji berries in a pie or bread. See what you can create to make eating healthy fun! Make slushies with your goji juice blend.

When it comes to whether the dried berry or the goji juice is better for your health, it really is a personal preference. They are both equally good for you and will both help you in the same ways.

If you would like to benefit from improved functioning of your liver and better overall circulation, then you might consider adding Goji berries to your diet. Goji berries provide numerous health benefits and for this reason, they are highly sought after by people aiming to improve their overall nutrition and health. However, once you decide to add Goji berries as a staple in your diet, it may be a little confusing trying to decide which form of this helpful staple works best for your diet and overall health.

Goji berries are available in a few different forms, but a couple of the most common forms include Goji juice and dried Goji berries. Both forms of the berries provide excellent health benefits and deciding which form works best for you will depend on your lifestyle.

If you are highly mobile, then dried Goji berries may be an attractive option for you. They are easy to carry along wherever you may go. Just toss them in your purse or knapsack and you have an instant, healthy snack that you can enjoy anytime and anywhere. You may even choose to create your own personal trail mix for that energy boost during a workout or during an afternoon slump. Also, when you choose Goji berries in lieu of Goji juice, you will not have to worry about preservatives and artificial flavorings that you get from some Goji berry juices.

However, there are benefits to choosing Goji juice instead of the dried berries form. If you like your nutrients quick and easy to digest, then it is worth considering Goji juice instead. Also, considering that Goji berries tend to be a tad on the bitter side, you may prefer the juice form of Goji fruit. With Goji juice, you can also prepare your own juice blends to accommodate your taste buds. In this way, you will derive benefits from both the Goji fruit and other fruits as well. Once you have created your juice blend, you can enjoy a chilled glass whenever you want. A refreshing glass of your own juice blend on those scorching hot summer days can be extremely inviting.

Regardless of the form of Goji berries that you decide is the best fit for your lifestyle, you can be confident that you are receiving a wide range of health benefits. If you just cannot decide whether you prefer dried Goji berries or Goji juice, you can always mix it up and enjoy both forms.