Michelle Wong tried to hold back the tears after learning that her landlady had ripped out the goji berry planted in the backyard of her apartment in Koreatown. The shrub was head-high and starting to ...
Gogi berries (Lycium barbarum) are the latest super fruits. They’re high in antioxidants and nutrients, and several cultures dry the berries and use them for medicinal purposes as well. They are said ...
I am always on the lookout for plants that produce nutritious fruits and berries, and during a recent visit to a local nursery, I was drawn to some goji berry plants. These fascinating plants are ...
People think more about eating food that is good for their health than actually eating healthy food. This mental preoccupation with healthy food leaves us vulnerable to food fads that promise improved ...
A: Goji berry, also known as wolf berry, is the latest miracle food craze. If ads are to be believed, among its many benefits are cancer prevention, healthier heart and arteries, and treatment for ...
I get many queries about growing so-called “superfoods.” There is no scientific definition of what makes a food a “superfood,” but if the idea that a fruit or vegetable has so many health benefits ...
This summer I am growing a goji bush (Lycium barbarumin and wolfberry) in a container. I had to use a narrow deep pot to accommodate the long taproot; growing it in the ground was not an option. While ...
A recent study has identified a molecular switch that regulates the accumulation of carotenoids in goji berries, compounds known for their health-promoting properties. The research focuses on the ...
If you’re looking for better nutrition and better health, you don’t need to look to distant rainforests or mountains for the ...