Chocolate Banana Goji Drink Recipe
Goji berries grow on an evergreen shrub found in temperate and subtropical
regions in China, Mongolia and in the Himalayas in Tibet.
Goji
berries red berries that look like red raisins.
Goji
berries have been used for 6,000 years by herbalists in China, Tibet and India.
Goji
berries are rich in antioxidants, particularly carotenoids such as beta
carotene and zeaxanthin. One of zeaxanthin's key roles is to protect the retina
of the eye by absorbing blue light and acting as an antioxidant. In fact,
increased intake of foods containing zeathanthin may decrease the risk of
developing age related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss
and blindness in people over the age of 65.
Goji
berries have a mild tangy taste that is slightly sweet and sour. They have a
similar shape and chewy texture as raisins.
Possible
drug interaction… Goji berries may interact with anticoagulant drugs (commonly
called "blood-thinners"), such as warfarin (Coumadin). There was one
case report published in the journal Annals
of Pharmacotherapy of a 61 year old woman who had an increased risk of
bleeding, indicated by an elevated international normalized ratio (INR). She
had been drinking 3 to 4 cups daily of goji berry tea. Her blood work returned
to normal after discontinuing the goji berry tea.
This
is one tasty drink and healthy.
Chocolate
Banana Goji Drink
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2013, Christine’s Pantry. All rights reserved.
Ingredients:
1
banana
1
- tablespoon chocolate cacao powder
- 1/8
- cup sunflower kernels
- 1/8
- cup goji berries
- 1/2
- teaspoon honey
- 1/2
- teaspoon Mexican vanilla blend
- 1
- cup almond milk
Directions:
Blend
all ingredients together, until smooth. Chill before serving. Enjoy!