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How to brew goji berries and leaves for weight loss
Modern dietetics confirms the undeniable benefits of goji berries. This interesting plant comes from the Far East and bears a resemblance to our barberry. Knowing how to brew goji can quickly make a delicious and healthy drink.
Simple and quick: how to brew goji
To begin with, it must be said that the fruits of this plant contain many useful substances. Doctors are sure that the use of goji has a beneficial effect on the body:
- eliminates fatigue;
- rejuvenates cells;
- It strengthens the immune system;
- It reduces appetite;
- regulates metabolism.
How to brew goji berries for weight loss?
Berries are often used to prepare infusions and decoctions for weight loss. The fruits are poured with boiling water so that they are in the water. Then you need to wait a minute until the berries swell and add a full mug of water. Cover the container and wrap it with a towel. After half an hour, the drink is ready to drink.
To make the drink tastier, you can add a spoonful of honey or lemon juice to it. This infusion is recommended to drink 2-3 times a day for ½ or 1/3 cup. Every day you need to prepare a fresh infusion.
How to brew goji berries into tea?
Goji fruit is a great addition to regular black or green tea. There are two options for preparing such a drink:
- Brew black or green tea. After 10 minutes, add the berries and leave for a quarter of an hour.
- Add tea and berries to the teapot. Cover with hot water.
Do not pour boiling water over the berries. This is believed to impair the beneficial qualities of the goji. The taste of this tea is quite neutral and does not cause any unpleasant reactions.
Goji leaves: how to brew properly
You can use not only fruits, but also leaves. Leaves are usually harvested during flowering in warm, dry weather. The shelf life of the finished raw material is 12 months. Here’s one recipe:
- Grind dry goji leaves to make 0,5 tbsp. l.
- Pour 150 ml of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes.
- Strain and drink throughout the day.
This tea perfectly strengthens the body. In this way, you can maintain health in case of tuberculosis, anemia, vision problems and liver diseases. But, despite the benefits of this plant, you need to remember that there are contraindications. This list includes high blood pressure, inflammation in the body and upset digestive tract. Therefore, in any case, you should consult your doctor before taking this natural medicine.