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"Daily goji berries. Mindell prescribes daily glassfuls of his specially formulated Himalayan Goji juice—which retails at a mere forty dollars a liter. goji berries are certainly good for you as are most fruits. In order to find out how this juice differs from the goji berries available in Chinatown for a couple of dollars a pound, I tried contacting Dr. Earl Mindell repeatedly. None of the messages I left on his answering machine were answered. Calls to FreeLife (manufacturers of his Goji juice) and Momentum Media (the publishers of Goji) yielded nothing." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"Goji berries are also a good source of vitamin C which also is a fantastic anti-oxidant. goji berries also contain 18 amino acids and over 21 minerals which give them a serious power-punch to anyone's system. In addition, goji berries help stimulate your body's natural human growth hormone which is critical in anti-aging and longevity. You can only get dried goji berries in the US, so don't expect to find them in any produce section. Some health food stores will carry them, but you're best bet is online." - Kevin Gianni and Annmarie Colameo, The Busy Person's Fitness Solution (Get the book.)

"These super foods include bee pollen, goji berries (also used in Chinese medicine), sea vegetables like dulse and nori, spirulina, noni juice, blue-green algae from Upper Klamath Lake, Pemvian maca, sprouts and wheatgrass juice. David Wolfe claims that the top three super foods, in terms of their association with longevity, are goji berries, royal jelly and cacao beans. There is controversy among raw fooders as to whether cacao is a healthful food or whether it is even possible to eat truly raw cacao due to its bitterness." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Mindell prescribes daily glassfuls of his specially formulated Himalayan Goji juice—which retails at a mere forty dollars a liter. goji berries are certainly good for you as are most fruits. In order to find out how this juice differs from the goji berries available in Chinatown for a couple of dollars a pound, I tried contacting Dr. Earl Mindell repeatedly. None of the messages I left on his answering machine were answered. Calls to FreeLife (manufacturers of his Goji juice) and Momentum Media (the publishers of Goji) yielded nothing." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"C—ORGANIC GOJI BERRIES: If you're not familiar with the remarkable health benefits of Tibetan goji berries, do yourself a favor and try them. They pack more nutritional value into each bite than just about any other food. Fig. XVII: Organic Goji Berries D—ORGANIC AVOCADO: Cut your avocado and sprinkle with fresh ground black or white pepper and squeeze fresh lime juice over it before eating. The pepper will help speed up your metabolism and the avocado contains the enzyme lipase. Foods containing lipase are the ones with naturally occurring "good fat." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"In addition, goji berries help stimulate your body's natural human growth hormone which is critical in anti-aging and longevity. You can only get dried goji berries in the US, so don't expect to find them in any produce section. Some health food stores will carry them, but you're best bet is online. Goji berries make for a fantastic snack—eat them just like you would raisins—to add to your superfood arsenal and are a great addition to any herbal tea. Superfood #3: Maca Maca is a Peruvian root powder that is used to increase strength and vitality." - Kevin Gianni and Annmarie Colameo, The Busy Person's Fitness Solution (Get the book.)

"C—ORGANIC GOJI BERRIES: If you're not familiar with the remarkable health benefits of Tibetan goji berries, do yourself a favor and try them. They pack more nutritional value into each bite than just about any other food. Fig. XVII: Organic Goji Berries D—ORGANIC AVOCADO: Cut your avocado and sprinkle with fresh ground black or white pepper and squeeze fresh lime juice over it before eating. The pepper will help speed up your metabolism and the avocado contains the enzyme lipase. Foods containing lipase are the ones with naturally occurring "good fat." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Dried goji berries can be eaten alone as a snack food or as a great addition to a trail mix. • Throw a handful of berries into a smoothie. • Top off hot or cold cereals, stews, or baked goods and cereal bars with some berries. by Chef J. Hugh McEvoy Servings: 6 • Prep and cooking time: 90 minutes (but chill at least two hours) This recipe contains seven powerhouse foods." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Foods high in vitamin C include goji berries, grapefruit, lemons, broccoli, red peppers, Brussels sprouts, camu camu berries, and acerola berries. VITAMIN D Vitamin D is actually a hormone rather than, strictly speaking, a vitamin—one of the most powerful hormones in your body. It is active in quantities as small as one-trillionth of a gram. Studies have shown vitamin D to have a protective effect against Type-l diabetes." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Why Should I Eat goji berries? Although goji contains a wide variety of nutrients and trace minerals, this berry is not especially rich in any one vitamin or mineral. However, its concentration of the plant chemicals beta-carotene and zeaxanthin more than makes up for any shortfall in nutrient density. Home Remedies Whatever ails you! Goji has been used to treat inflammations, skin irritations, nosebleeds, and aches and pains." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Berries (blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, black currants, cherries), nuts (walnuts, sunflower seeds), goji berries (also known in Chinatown as wolfberry), fruits (pomegranates, grapes, oranges, plums, pineapples, lemons, apricots, dates, kiwis, Clementines, grapefruits), beans (pinto, soy), vegetables (kale, red cabbage, peppers, parsley, artichokes, Brussels sprouts, spinach, red beets), cereals (barley, millet, oats, corn), and ginger are all very high in antioxidants." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"You will also be introduced to more unfamiliar foods like the super-nutritious grains teff, quinoa, and amaranth, along with antioxidant-rich fruits like acai from Brazil and goji berries from China. There is a wide world of healthy and delicious foods from which to select. Every food entry includes the following sections so that you can decide which foods will make the best additions to your diet. WHAT'S THE STORY? Each featured food has a story unto itself." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"All vegetables: carrots (raw), beets (raw), squash (raw) Fruits: low-glycemic fruits-blueberries, raspberries, cherries, fresh and unsweetened cranberries, pomegranate, goji berries, grapefruit, lemons, limes Condiments and sweeteners: mesquite, cacao, carob Bee pollen granules Grains: quinoa, buckwheat, millet, amaranth, spelt Fermented and cultured foods: apple cider vinegar, miso (non-soy), sauerkraut, probiotic drinks Notes: Phase 1: no grains, not sweet or fermented Phase 1.5: grains stored less than 90 days, low-sweet fruits, and fermented food Phase 1." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"At very low heat, cook until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Add goji berries and raisins. Mix until even. Remove from heat immediately. Portion into six Pyrex or ceramic dessert dishes. Chill in refrigerator at least two hours or overnight. Serve garnished with fresh mint leaves and powdered cinnamon. break it down . . . Calories: 21 7; Total fat: 4g; Saturated fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 77mg; Sodium: I 74mg; Total carbs: 39g; Fiber: lg; Sugar: 28g; Protein: 6g. Did you know ... if men want women to look younger, they should smell some grapefruit?" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"The Tibetan goji berries offered by the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center have been grown in protected valleys in wild and cultivated areas of Inner Mongolia in million-year-old soil where pesticides have never been used. They have been dried and are packaged in a vacuum-sealed bag. In a Phase 1.5 cuisine, the berries may be eaten alone in their dried state as a snack (just a few), or they can be soaked and incorporated into recipes. FLAXSEED Golden flax seed is packed with nutrition and is an essential daily addition to a healthful diet." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Some possible ingredients: • Organic walnuts or pistachios and dried cherries • Organic almonds (raw plain almonds mixed with tamari almonds) • Organic pumpkin seeds • Organic goji berries with raw pistachios (I call this one "Christmas granola") • Organic dried pineapple chunks • Organic banana chips • Organic dry rolled oats mixed with walnuts, almonds, raisins, dried pineapples, blueberries, or cherries • Organic dried mango and filberts Rio Grande Granola For a more elaborate granola, try the one we make at the ranch." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"In order to find out how this juice differs from the goji berries available in Chinatown for a couple of dollars a pound, I tried contacting Dr. Earl Mindell repeatedly. None of the messages I left on his answering machine were answered. Calls to FreeLife (manufacturers of his Goji juice) and Momentum Media (the publishers of Goji) yielded nothing. According to the National Council Against Health Fraud, Mindell's doctorate is from the University of Beverly Hills, "an unaccredited school which lacks a campus or laboratory facilities." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"David Wolfe claims that the top three super foods, in terms of their association with longevity, are goji berries, royal jelly and cacao beans. There is controversy among raw fooders as to whether cacao is a healthful food or whether it is even possible to eat truly raw cacao due to its bitterness. David Wolfe cleared up the latter issue in an interview by stating that he has plucked it from the plant himself, sun dried it and enjoyed eating it." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Breakfast Smoothie Fresh fruit Fresh-squeezed juice Fruit that you have previously frozen Wolf berries or goji berries Barley grass juice powder Chlorella powder Water-soluble fiber (such as inulin or guar gum) This is what I have for breakfast most of the time. In a blender I place fresh pineapple chunks, fresh papaya pieces, and fresh-squeezed orange juice and blend. To this I add a handful of frozen strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries that I had picked for myself in the summer and frozen. I also add goji berries (also called wolf berries) from the Ning Xia province of China." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.) "GOOD TO EAT: goji berries Dozens of types of berries are called Go// berries, the best coming from China. These best-quality berries are super-high in antioxidants—almost off the charts issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, when compared to raspberries, Brussels sprouts, plums, broccoli, and so on. goji berries offer many benefits, such as amino acids and polysaccharides. They are available online from several sources. Coconut Almond Milk % cup almonds % cup shredded coconut (organic, unsweetened) 16 oz. of warm (not hot), water, plus more to fill the blender 1." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.)

"You can only get dried goji berries in the US, so don't expect to find them in any produce section. Some health food stores will carry them, but you're best bet is online. Goji berries make for a fantastic snack—eat them just like you would raisins—to add to your superfood arsenal and are a great addition to any herbal tea. Superfood #3: Maca Maca is a Peruvian root powder that is used to increase strength and vitality. It has more mineral content than potatoes and carrots—loaded with iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and iodine." - Kevin Gianni and Annmarie Colameo, The Busy Person's Fitness Solution (Get the book.)

"We recommend against fruit for three to six months until the fasting blood sugar (FBS) stabilizes at 85 or below, and then only low-glycemic fruit such as berries, cherries, citrus, goji berries, cranberries, and an occasional apple. LOW FIBER Fiber is the part of the plant that cannot be digested or absorbed by the body. It is a carbohydrate that is obtained from vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. Fiber is either water soluble or water insoluble. Water-soluble fiber is especially good for people with diabetes, because it delays the pace at which food passes through the stomach." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"When purchasing goji berries, avoid those that remain bright red; they probably have been treated with sulfite preservatives. mote tissue healing, dry dampness, help thin mucus secretions, and reduce inflammation." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.) "It is known to cleanse the kidneys, pro- Asian folklore claims that goji berries enhance beauty and cheerfulness when taken for long periods. The plants have an extensive root system and are sometimes used to stabilize soil in sandy areas in an effort to combat soil erosion." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Tibetan goji berries are grown in protected valleys in wild and cultivated areas of Inner Mongolia in million-year-old soil where pesticides have never been used. These little berries are plumper and sweeter than the Chinese ones, although the Chinese variety claims to be the heirloom strain. Buying Tips Goji berries are only sold dried outside of their native countries. Culinary Uses The taste of these berries is not quite as sweet as a raisin and not as tart as a dried cranberry. They are pleasing to most people." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"The juice is perfectly good as well, but way over-hyped (and overpriced); hence goji berries yes, Goji juice, regrettably, no. Beverages That Deserve Their Own Entry The rest of the beverages presented no such "dual" personality problems. The only way to consume tea is to drink it; same with coffee. Wine, though it comes from grapes (which got their own entry), has properties of its own and in any case has a whole different personality than the fruit it comes from. It deserved its very own entry." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.) "One of my favorite "raw foods" breakfasts is made of raw oats, almond slices, apple slices, flaked coconut, and goji berries. Moisten with some pomegranate juice and enjoy! worth knowing The Goji is distantly related to the Chinese wolf-berry, but partisans are very adamant that they are not the same thing. According to Dr. Jigme Dorje, research director of the Tanaduk Botanical Research Institute, which has been studying forty-one varieties of Lycium barbarum, the Chinese wolfberry is loaded with pesticides." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.) "And acai berries, and goji berries, and all the other berries that have been promoted in the last few years, some of them honestly and carefully, some of them outrageously. But truth be told, marketing gimmicks and practices aside, many of these berries are amazing foods. Especially noni berries. I ignore the "science" that the companies write about in their brochures because many of the "studies" that they boast about are questionable, biased, unpublished, or, worst-case scenario, made up. I go right to the National Institute of Medicine library, and look for what I can find on my own." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Building ojas with a diet of live foods requires a greater emphasis on: nut milks and seed milks; nuts and seeds; juicy and oily vegetables, such as avocado; low-glycemic fruits, especially berries, such as goji berries; and other foods with a slight sweetness in taste, like apples, carrots, coconut, and sprouted grains. goji berries and bee pollen are not only high in antioxidants, but are tremendously rejuvenative. More oily, creamy, soupy types of food, such as smoothies, are all good for building ojas. To build ojas, it is important to increase the intake of Omega-3 fatty acids." - Gabriel Cousens, M.D., Spiritual Nutrition: Six Foundations for Spiritual Life and the Awakening of Kundalini (Get the book.)

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