By Sammy Buhr [US]

The problem: Low energy levels, trouble waking up in the morningThe solution: Goji berries

Goji berries or “wolf berries”can be found everywhere in the grocery stores, pharmacies and on the streets of China. They are also sold from large bags or containers at local vegetable markets and in tea shops.

Goji berries, known by its Latin name, Lycium Babarum, have a long history in China. They have been in use as a health aid since about 200 BC and boast a wide variety of health benefits.Cardiovascular benefits and gastrointestinal benefits are linked to consuming goji berries.One quarter cup of dried goji berries is said to contain roughly 150% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A as well as a good dose of copper, selenium,vitamin B, not to mention a bit of vitamin C, iron, potassium and zinc as well. In addition to these vitamins and minerals are about 9 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber and an abundant supply of antioxidants.

The tremendous nutritional content is likely to give you a boost and get you going in the morning in a different way. When you find you are really struggling to get up in the morning, all you have to do is place the blender on the base, push a button and you’re ready to go. As an alternative,most grocery stores in China sell a dry mix (just need to add hot water) healthy porridge-like breakfast drink made from nuts,seeds, grains and often containing goji berries. This can be a great choice for overcast winter mornings.

Goji berries may be used anyway that you would typically use raisins or other dried fruits.But many Chinese people put a tablespoon of the dried fruit in a glass and add hot water and a slice or two of lemon. Sipping on this throughout the day can also provide many healthy benefits.

健康问题：白天没精神，早上睡不醒 解决办法：枸杞

在中国无论走到哪儿，百货店、药店、或者是街道上，甚至在菜市场和茶叶店，你都可以买到大袋或桶装的枸杞。

中国人食用枸杞历史已久，公元前200年左右，人们就发现枸杞对身体健康有着诸多好处，而将其作为一种药食同源的保健佳品。中医认为，吃枸杞可以养心血、健肠胃。据说四分之一杯干枸杞中维生素A的含量，大约是医生建议每天摄入量的150%，枸杞富含铜、硒、维生素B，还含有一定量的维生素C、铁、钾和锌。除此之外，四分之一杯的干枸杞中还含有9克蛋白质、6克纤维素和丰富的抗氧化物。

这些丰富的营养成分能够给你补充足够能量，每天精力饱满。你所需要做的，只是煮粥时抓一把枸杞放进锅里。中国很多商店都卖一些有益健康的早餐粉。这些早餐粉以坚果、植物种子、谷物为主要原料制成，很多原料里都包含枸杞，只要用热水一冲，就是一杯很好的早餐饮料。

枸杞可以和很多食材一起搭配，最简单的是和葡萄干或者其它一些干果搭配食用。不过很多中国人喜欢将一汤匙干果放进杯子，加入开水，再放进一、两片柠檬，泡一杯果茶。每天喝一杯这样的果茶，对健康也很有好处。

健康问题：冬季缺少阳光，情绪抑郁 解决办法：甘草

甘草是另外一种常用药，在超市和药房里都能买到。甘草可以清除人体内的毒素，还具有抗病毒、抗菌和抗炎的功效。和黄芪类似，甘草也常用于治疗伤风和流感，并且可以全面促进人体免疫系统的功能。……