When it comes to goji berries, many people know they have many benefits for our health, especially their kidney-tonifying effect, which is very popular. However, while goji berries are good, there are many things to pay attention to. Otherwise, if you inadvertently violate some taboos, it will not only be beneficial to your health but may also cause some adverse symptoms, or even lead to illness.
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Taboos of eating goji berries:
1. Goji berries should not be consumed in excess.
Excessive consumption of goji berries can cause symptoms like getting "heaty" in traditional Chinese medicine terms, nosebleeds, and even red, swollen, and uncomfortable eyes. Generally, for healthy adults, it's appropriate to eat about 20 grams of goji berries per day. If you are consuming them for therapeutic purposes, about 30 grams per day is best.
2. Goji berries should not be steeped in green tea.
Because green tea contains a large amount of tannic acid, this substance has good astringent and adsorbing effects, which can cause the trace elements in goji berries to be adsorbed, making them difficult for the body to absorb. For our health, it is best to consume them separately.
3. Goji berries are not suitable for everyone.
Because goji berries have a very strong warming effect on the body, people with high blood pressure, or those with a very irritable temperament who often consume a large amount of meat and have a flushed face should avoid them. People with acute illnesses such as a cold, fever, inflammation, or diarrhea should also not eat them during their illness.
4. Do not wash goji berries for too long.
Washing goji berries for a long time can lead to the loss of their nutritional value and medicinal properties.
5. When cooking with goji berries, do not cook them for too long.
Some people are used to adding goji berries to dishes to increase their nutritional value or for health benefits. However, it should be noted that goji berries should not be cooked for too long in stir-fries, soups, or congee, as this can cause a large loss of nutrients. It is best to add them one to two minutes before the dish is ready.
How to select high-quality goji berries:
1. Look at the color: not too bright, slightly dark, medium-sized, and not damp or moist, indicating high quality.
2. Smell: If there is no pungent or spicy odor, it proves they were not fumigated with sulfur.
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3. Feel: High-quality goji berries feel a bit astringent to the touch and are not greasy.
4. Taste: High-quality goji berries are sweet to the taste and not bitter.