Our Special Price $3.30 RRP$3.50
Unfortunately discontinued by Loving Earth. We hope you will find other great bars under the Bars category as an alternative product.
A protein-rich, brain-stimulating burst of tasty complexity! Each Green Luvju contains 500mg of spirulina - the ultimate green superfood.
Spirulina = freshwater algae. This truly is an ancient superfood. In fact it is known as Earth's first living food.
The addition of protein packed Brazil Nut powder and a healthy dose of Goji Berries and Chia Seeds ensures that you'll power through your day.
Easy grab and go, heart shape bar!
* Cane Sugar Free
* Gluten Free
* Dairy Free
* Low GI
* Vegan
* Fair Trade
* 100% biodegradeable packaging, recycled materials, vegetable ink
* Super delicious!
Certified Organic - Luvju Raw Goji, Chia Spirulina Protein-rich Superfood Bar (45g) by Loving Earth - eat on the run!
Together with figs, we’ve added activated almonds, goji berries, activated chia seeds and brazil nut powder. The chia seed and brazil nut powder ensure that Green Luvju has a particularly high protein content, with the brazil nut powder creating a rich underlying maltiness.
Our goji berries round out the flavour while the spirulina comes through in a beautiful green colour.
How to enjoy:
Anytime! On its own, in a smoothie. Enjoy as a healthy, energising snack whenever you need a boost. Great to carry with you on days spent outdoors, whether going for a hike or chilling out at a music festival!
Ingredients: Certified organic figs, organic activated almonds, organic dates, organic goji berries (9%), organic activated chia seeds (5%), organic brazil nut powder, organic spirulina (1.1% - 500mg).
Store: In an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark cupboard away from direct sunlight.
Origin: Australia
Certification: ACO (Australian Certified Organic)
Nutrition Information:
Avg per 45g serving Avg per 100g
Energy 679kJ 1510kJ
Protein 5.4g 12.1g
Fat -? Total 8.6g 19.1g
Fat -? Saturated 0.7g 1.4g
Carbohydrate -? Total 16.3g 36.3g
Carbohydrate -? Sugars 14.2g 31.5g
Sodium 12mg 26mg
Packaging: Eco-friendly!
We’ve also managed to get our hands on the first compostable metalised film that’s just come out in Europe for our Luvju bars. We’ve had it laminated to a paper finish on the outside, so it’s actually 96% plant-based compostable material. The dispenser box is printed on recycled board with vegetable inks and includes a unique design incorporating a totem on the front to reflect the spirit of each flavour.
With Green Luvju we’ve got the Owl, which symbolizes wisdom, since spirulina really works on the brain.
Since we wanted to invest all aspects of Luvju with meaning, the packaging we’ve created is based around the classic heart symbol, formed by placing two of our drop-shaped logos together and includes a unique design incorporating a totem on the front to reflect the spirit of each flavour.
How is it processed:
Spirulina
Almonds
With our almonds, the activation process maintains the nutritive qualities traditionally associated with almonds. We sprout them in order to release the enzyme inhibitors, which are used by the nut to stop it from growing before it is in the optimum location. This also makes them much easier to digest. After we've begun the sprouting process we then dehydrate our almonds at no higher than 40 degrees to maintain optimum nutrition.
Brazil Nuts
The vast majority of brazil nuts on the market are high-temperature steam treated before they’re cracked. Loving Earth Brazil Nuts are treated at a much lower temperature, helping preserve the vital nutrients within. Although our Brazil Nuts grow wild in the forest, our harvesting operation is certified organic. When products like this grow in the wild, Organic Certification means that there’s no pollution contaminating the land and area where the harvest takes place, and also ensures that the harvest is carried out in a sustainable way.
Our Brazil Nuts are grown and wild harvested by an indigenous group from the jungle around the Rio Madre de Dios region, bordering on Bolivia and Brasil in the south-eastern corner of Peru. They're particularly notable for their Fair Trade basis. With production of brazil nuts from this region widely condemned for its child labour practices, it’s of the utmost importance for us to know that our produce isn’t exploitative. We’re happy to report that the Fair Trade Labelling Organisation has audited the operation and confirmed that our Brazil Nuts are Fair Trade Certified. Eating these Brazil Nuts supports conservation of the Amazon jungle.
Goji Berries
Our Goji Berries are harvested from the pristine remote area around the Jinsixia National Forest Park in China. This area is a 10,000 hectare reserve that has been certified organic by a European certification agency according to the USDA-NOP; EEC and JAS organic standards. This certification also verifies that the wildharvesting is done in a sustainable way.
More on Health Benefits:
Spirulina
Almonds
Various studies have shown that almonds have an affinity for cardio vascular health. Almonds naturally contain no Cholesterol, however are able to regulate cholesterol in our bodies by reducing LDL ('bad') cholesterol and increase HDL ('good') cholesterol. The Ayurvedic system of medicine considers almonds to be both brain and nervous system supporting. Anti-inflammation, immune boosting and liver supportive qualities have also recently been published in various medical journals.
Activated nuts are easily digested and more nutritious than raw or roasted nuts. Raw nuts contain enzyme inhibitors that make them difficult to digest, inhibiting our body's ability to absorb nutrients. An activated nut is a nut that has been soaked (sprouted) to release its enzyme inhibitors. Our nuts are dehydrated between 38-40 degrees to maintain optimum nutrition.
Brazil Nuts
A great source of Omega 3 and 6 as well as Vitamin E, thiamine, copper, manganese, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous and zinc. With very high protein levels, a further notable aspect of our Brazil Nuts is that they’re the highest dietary source of selenium available.
Selenium is a rare mineral which is incorporated into proteins to make selenoproteins, which are important antioxidant enzymes. The antioxidant properties of selenoproteins help prevent cellular damage from free radicals, which are natural by-products of oxygen metabolism that may contribute to the development of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Other selenoproteins help regulate thyroid function and play a role in the immune system.
Chia
The Chia seed contains essential minerals, phosphorous, manganese, calcium, potassium, sodium. But most importantly it contains 13% fat, of which 64% is ALA (a-linolenic acid), also known as Omega 3, which is critical for our body to function at optimum levels. It cannot be synthesized by the human body but is vital for normal metabolism.
Goji Berries
Goji berries have been used in traditional Asian and in particular Chinese Medicine for over 5,000 years. The ancient texts of Chinese Medicine say that goji berries increase the "chi" or the vital life force of those that eat them. The Physician’s Handbook "Ben Cao Gang Mu" recorded during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.) states, "taking in Chinese Wolfberry/Goji Berry regularly may regulate the flow of vital energy and strengthen the physique, which can lead to longevity".
In terms of overall nutrition Goji Berries are unmatched by any other food. They contain 18 kinds of amino acids (six times higher than bee pollen) and contain all 8 essential amino acids (such as isoleucine and tryptophan). They contain 11.7% protein, and 328 calories per 100g! They also contain up to 21 trace minerals (the most powerful ones being zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium, and phosphorus)! Goji berries are the richest source of carotenoids, including beta-carotene (more beta carotene than carrots), of all known foods or plants on earth! They contain 500 times the amount of vitamin C, by weight, than oranges making them second only to camu camu berries as the richest vitamin C source on earth. Goji berries also contain vitamins B1, B2, B6, and vitamin E.
Goji berries contain polysaccharides which fortify the immune system and build strength. A polysaccharide found in this fruit has been found to be a powerful substance that stimulates the secretion of rejuvenative human growth hormone by the pituitary gland.
