Lycium barbarum, also known as "wolfberry", is a nourishing food that Chinese people like very much in life. It is also very convenient to eat. Most people use wolfberry to make tea and drink it. It can also be taken directly. . The wolfberries in my country are generally Ningxia wolfberries. The wolfberry fruits are easier to transport after being picked fresh and dried. But many people only know that eating wolfberry is very "tonifying". As for which groups of people eat wolfberry, it is not very clear. When is the best time to eat wolfberry? Chinese people pay attention to eating some foods in season, so as to achieve the best results. Xiaomian will learn about wolfberry from the editor. Benefits of eating wolfberry

The two most important substances contained in wolfberry are "wolfberry polysaccharide" and "zeaxanthin". Let’s talk about zeaxanthin first. Many people say that eating wolfberry can improve eyesight and protect the eyes. This is all due to zeaxanthin. Zeaxanthin can significantly reduce the stimulation of ultraviolet rays on the retina and protect the optic nerve from damage. So it has a very good eyesight effect. Moreover, the human body can only obtain this substance from food. The content of zeaxanthin in general food is very small, but the content of wolfberry is very high, so wolfberry has also become a good eye protection product in people's eyes. .

Lycium barbarum polysaccharide is a unique substance of wolfberry. It has the effects of antioxidant, anti-aging, regulating immunity, blood lipids and lowering blood sugar on the human body. This is why eating wolfberry can be nourishing. It is worth noting that wolfberry polysaccharide is a kind of protein, so when exposed to high temperatures, the protein will be denatured. So soaking wolfberry in boiling water is not conducive to the absorption of nutrients. It is best to wash it and take it directly, just like eating raisins. Same. When is the best time to eat wolfberry?

As a tonic, wolfberry has the effect of nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys, so the time of consumption is also particular. Generally speaking, it is most appropriate to eat wolfberry in the morning or in the morning, because eating wolfberry at this time can help Yang Qi without damaging essence, and it can have a good nourishing effect on the liver. If there are no special requirements, wolfberry can be eaten at any time of the day, and there is no need to pay too much attention to it. It is worth noting that it is best not to eat wolfberry a few hours before going to bed, because wolfberry is hot in nature and may cause insomnia after using it at night. How many wolfberry pills are appropriate to eat?

No matter what we eat, the principle we abide by is "too much is not enough", and the intake of nutritious food must be controlled. Taking adults as an example, generally about 10 grams (50-60 capsules) a day is enough to meet the body's needs. If you take more, it may cause a burden on the body and fail to have a nourishing effect. Because wolfberry is a kind of hot food, eating too much will cause internal heat, and eventually lead to nosebleeds, red and swollen eyes, etc. This is because of "over-supplementing".

So there are a lot of things to pay attention to when eating a small wolfberry. Only when eaten correctly can it be good for the body.