Goji Berries For Slimming

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Goji Berries For Slimming

Goji berries are one of the most effective fruits that facilitate weight loss. When you eat starchy foods, your body converts this to blood sugar. The conversion process is measured as the glycemic index. In a nutshell, the lower the GI of a food, the less you will have cravings for more starchy and sugary foods. This translates to losing unwanted weight.

Foods that have a glycemic index of 70 and above are considered high GI and should be limited from your diet. A GI of 55 and below are those foods that can satisfy your appetite but will not increase cravings. Goji berries have a glycemic index of 29. This is quite low compared to other fruits like the watermelon (72), cantaloupe (65), orange (42) and apple (38).

Aside from its low glycemic index, Goji berries are high in fiber, B1 or thiamin, calcium and other minerals that help in the conversion of food into energy. Studies have also shown that partnering your diet of Goji berries with 60 to 90 minutes of daily exercise can let you lose an average of 66 pounds and keep it off for 5 years and more.