Abstract: Lycium barbarum is a common Chinese medicinal material and a health food that we often eat in our daily lives. Black wolfberry and red wolfberry are two common wolfberry. Although they both belong to the wolfberry plant, their functions and characteristics are different. Below, let's introduce it in detail...
Lycium barbarum is a common Chinese medicinal material and a healthy food that we often consume in our daily lives. Black wolfberry and red wolfberry are two common wolfberry. Although they both belong to the wolfberry plant, their functions and characteristics are different. Below, let's introduce in detail the differences and functions of black wolfberry and red wolfberry.
1: The difference between black wolfberry and red wolfberry The appearance of black wolfberry is black, looks like a small grape, and tastes a little bitter. The red wolfberry is red or yellow-red and tastes sweeter than the black wolfberry. Black wolfberry and red wolfberry have obvious differences in shape, color, taste, etc.
Second: The effect of black wolfberry Black wolfberry contains a large amount of nutrients such as polysaccharides, flavonoids, organic acids and trace elements. It can help regulate the body's immune system and improve the body's resistance. At the same time, black wolfberry can also resist oxidation, delay aging, protect heart health, and prevent cancer and other diseases.
3: Suitable population for black wolfberry Black wolfberry is suitable for the following groups: people with low immunity, prone to colds, liver and kidney losses, anemia, etc. In addition, it also has a certain improvement effect on people with spleen deficiency and cold stomach, poor intestinal absorption, and pale and thin faces.
Fourth: The effect of red wolfberry Red wolfberry Red wolfberry is rich in carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin E and other nutrients, and has the effects of moisturizing skin, whitening, and anti-oxidation. At the same time, red wolfberry can also help improve eye vision, protect heart health, and prevent liver cancer and other diseases.
5: Suitable population for red wolfberry Red wolfberry Red wolfberry is suitable for the following groups of people: people with poor eye vision, dry and rough skin, and prone to spots. In addition, it also has a certain health care effect on patients with liver disease and patients recovering from cancer.
6: Similarities between the two types of wolfberry Although black wolfberry and red wolfberry are different in terms of efficacy and suitable population, they also have some similarities. For example, they are all rich in a variety of nutrients, which can help the body enhance immunity, protect heart health, delay aging, etc.
Seven: How to eat wolfberry Lycium barbarum Lycium barbarum can be eaten directly, or it can be drunk in water or boiled in soup. Chinese wolfberry water needs to be brewed with warm water to prevent hot water from destroying the nutrients. Wolfberry soup can be cooked with other ingredients to improve its nutritional value.
Eight: Consumption of black wolfberry and red wolfberry Generally speaking, it is advisable to consume 10-15 grams of wolfberry every day. However, for pregnant women and children, the amount they consume should be controlled to avoid excessive effects on health.
Nine: How to choose high-quality wolfberry Choose high-quality wolfberry, you can start from the following aspects. The first is to look at the appearance characteristics such as color and shape of wolfberry; the second is to smell the smell of wolfberry, and the authentic wolfberry should have a faint fragrance; the third is to taste the taste of wolfberry, and the taste of authentic wolfberry should be sweet and chewy.
Ten: How to store wolfberry wolfberry can be placed in a dry, cool, ventilated place to avoid sun exposure and humidity. If the Chinese wolfberry has been opened, it is recommended to pour it into a clean container to avoid bacterial and other contamination.
Eleven: The prices of black wolfberry and red wolfberry Generally speaking, the prices of black wolfberry and red wolfberry are not much different. However, some merchants on the market will sell shoddy goods, so we must pay attention to choosing merchants with high credibility when purchasing.
Twelve: Side effects of wolfberry Although wolfberry has many health benefits, it also has some issues that need attention during consumption. For example, excessive consumption may cause discomfort such as diarrhea and dizziness. At the same time, pregnant women and children should avoid eating too much wolfberry.
Thirteen: How to match wolfberry can be eaten with many other ingredients to improve its health effects. For example, you can make soup with medlar, red dates, longan, yam and other ingredients to increase the nutritional content of the soup.
14: How to eat wolfberry in daily life In daily life, we can soak wolfberry in water or add it to drinks to increase nutrients. In addition, we can also add medlar to various foods, such as porridge, soups, etc., to increase nutritional content.
Fifteen: Although black wolfberry and red wolfberry belong to the same plant as wolfberry, their effects and characteristics are different. Choosing the right wolfberry and the correct eating method can protect our health.