One of the first and best ways to help the environment is to go vegan. What you put in your body is not only critical to living a healthy life but can be critical to save the planet too. Let's have a look at goji berries.
Goji berries or wolf berries are native to Asia. These berries have been used in Asian cuisine and medicine since the 3rd century. China is the biggest supplier of goji berries in the world. The extreme claims made by individuals in Canada and America about the health benefits of these great tasting berries have largely been left unproven and has even led to lawsuits.
What we do know about these berries are that they contain Vitamin A and C, iron, fiber, zinc and anti-oxidants. These are all things I want in my body and it's a natural product - how bad can it be for you? And here is the great thing about these little red diamonds, there are no known side effects or adverse reactions in healthy people.
These little versatile berries can be used as tea, sprinkled over your breakfast and included in trail mixes and granola bars. So I will not make any health claims here about these snack-able treats but simply say they are delicious and harmless! I got a mine from a zero-waste store, let me know where you get yours!
**Saving the environment through what we eat series was written to inspire people to change their eating habits in order to save the environment and the world we live in from climate change. Eating more plant-based foods can stop deforestation, soil degradation and greenhouse gas emissions, help slow climate change and secure global food supply.
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