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Fun Facts

Goji berries -- also called wolfberries -- grow in China, Mongolia, and the Tibetan Himalayas, but you can plant them in your own backyard! These bright red berries are typically dried in the sun until they look like skinny, orangey-red raisins. Goji berries have been part of traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to improve health and longevity. In one Chinese town, more people who eat goji berries live to be 100 years old than anywhere else in China. There's even a Chinese festival every summer for goji berries called Ningxia!

Star Power

These berries are bursting with so many immune system-boosting antioxidants, essential amino acids and minerals that they're a superfruit! Goji berries are loaded with zeaxanthin to stomp out damaging free radicals and keep you healthy. This nutrient dense fruit also stands out for its energizing iron, visionary vitamin A and lots of protein - almost 12 grams per cup! Did you know that goji berries are also good for your skin?

Quick Preps

PREPARE: You can eat dried goji berries as is, so just pop them into your mouth. You can also soak them in water for 10 minutes and they'll become plump and juicy.

• Make a trail mix with almonds, walnuts, goji berries, and cacao nibs.
• Throw a handful in your oatmeal, muffins, or homemade energy bars.
• Make goji tea by adding a handful of berries to hot water and letting them soak for 10 minutes. Drink the tea and eat the plump berries.
• Soak a handful in water for 10 minutes, then add to your smoothie.