About the Brand
Navitas Naturals is a certified-organic, green business headquartered in Marin County, California. The “Navitas” in our name is the Latin word for “energy.” Our mission is to provide premium organic functional foods that increase energy and enhance health. Part of that effort is to continually search for the world’s most beneficial foods. We specialize in organic and wild-crafted functional foods and strive to lead the industry in this expanding market. Health-consc…
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These berries are thought to be one of the one of the healthiest natural foods. There are many “stories” about the amazing benefits of these berries, many of which may be true, but a few verifiable facts about them (in dried form) follow:
1) High protein (about 12%), and are a complete protein. This is good for anybody, but particularly noteworthy to vegans, who choose not to get their protein from meats.
2) Decent fiber content (about 10%)
3) 18 (!!) amino acids
4) Like most sweet fruits, high in carbs and calories. 100 grams give you about 350-380 calories; roughly 3/4 from carbs and 1/4 from fat.
5) 6 vitamins, 8 amino acids, 11+ minerals (more in trace amounts)
6) Carotenoids, unsaturated fatty acids (this is a good thing), phytosterols (help lower cholesterol), and other healthy (or theoretically healthy but not particularly well researched) phytochemicals.
Enough with the technical jargon. These berries are great in cereal, smoothies (once hydrated), and tea. For tea, try this:
Put water, a small number of berries (6-15ish) and a teabag in your cup, microwave for about a minute per teacup (time varies), drop a small amount in your favorite tea along with the teabag and let the berries and tea steep for about 3 minutes.
This adds a subtle character to green tea (plus an unusual, tasty snack to do with a few of the sips). The flavor seems to blend well with chai and jasmine too. This may work differently for those who use creamer.
I recommend that you try a bag, keeping in mind that you may need to soak the berries in water/tea/whatever in order to make them soft, and see what you think. I have found they make a great addition to my usual cereal-only breakfast because they give me a much-needed protein boost.
If you like them quite a lot, you may want to take the time to look for a supply in a nearby Asian foods store. I have heard they can be purchased at a lower cost in bulk.
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Goji
Interesting product. Overly hyped, high priced red raisins! This brand is comparable to others. I doubt that they’re grown in the Himalayas. Goji
is also grown in California.
Having consumed Himalania Goji Berries for over one year, the Navitas Naturals Goji Berry is a great addition to the exotic food market. The Navitas Goji is harder and drier than the Himalania Goji, but the flavor is much sweeter and better tasting.
I love the fact that they’re raw, vegan, sun-dried, and free of chemicals and pesticides! Goji berries are believed to strengthen the immune system, increase energy and reduce fatigue, and reduce the threat of free radicals (due to HIGH levels of antioxidants). Gojis have highest ORAC score to date! The ORAC scale is a standardized test used to measure the total antioxidant potency of foods and nutritional supplements.
Definitely, one of my favorite foods!
I’ve tried 3 brands of goji berries now. This brand is not as good tasting as the one from Organic Nectars.
Organic Nectars goji berries are more tender and sweet. They are also packed in smaller packages so they stay fresher.
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Goji berries
We find them to be a healthy and welcome addition to our breakfast cereal everyday.
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Warning COOK Goji Berries BEFORE Ingesting ! I recently purchased a case of Goji Berries through Amazon.com, and as a heath WARNINBG for EVERYONE BUT particularly those with Type II diabetes who have LOWERED…
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goji LOVE
Goji berries at the store are EXPENSIVE!
Goji berries on amazon are much cheaper…
Goji berries from navita’s naturals are just the right amount of chewiness,…
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Great daily morning snack
This product was recommended by my sister’s OBGYN. She found that these berries helped relieve her heat flashes and night sweats as going through “the change”.
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Good deal n Fresh, but not the best taste compared to other brands
Item came fresh and quick from the company the supplies them. However I’ve had a lot of goji berries and these aren’t my favorite, but it was a great deal!
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They Taste Pretty Good, But I’ve Had Way Better.
Navitas taste pretty good, but in my opinion the berries from California Academy of Health are far, far better.
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Not very a good taste
This berry is gross! It even made me sick! I would not advise any one to buy this item.
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Healthiest Goji berry you can find.
No preservatives, no additives, organic, sun dried – many other “better” tasting Goji berries have sugar or more often high fructose corn syrup added.
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healthy antioxident
I heard Dr Oz on TV (Oprah) say this is the highest anti oxident out there right now. I put them in a morning protein shake and it adds a new flavor that is great.
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