LUKA'S SUPERFOODS

It's our 100% Natural, hand selected SUPERFOOD ingredients that make us so different from all the other 'healthy' drinking chocolates on the market. Without compromising on taste, we added powerhouse plant foods that we knew would supercharge our day and help us sleep at night. The benefits are endless, and the taste superior!

 SUPERFOODS

Raw Peruvian Cacao

Known as the Food of the Gods, these dried seeds really pack a punch in the nutrient stakes by holding more flavonoid antioxidants per gram than blueberries, goji berries, red wine and pomegranates. As we all know, antioxidants are KEY to skin health, immunity and brain health.

Many healthy drinking chocolates out there use cacao that is heavily processed and therefore all the vitamins and nutrients are removed. Raw Peruvian cacao applies less heat when processing and is milled instead of ground therefore it still holds its nutritional value. One of these extremely important vitamins is magnesium. As a society that is naturally depleted in magnesium from the deterioration of our soil, cacao is one of the highest sources of plant based magnesium.

Other benefits of Raw Peruvian Cacao

• A natural mood elevator
• Improved cognitive function
• Reduces high blood pressure
• Provides clean energy

Green tea extract is a concentrated form of green tea, packed with antioxidants and other health-boosting compounds. Key benefits include:

• Rich in Antioxidants – Especially EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which helps fight oxidative stress and inflammation.
• Boosts Metabolism – Can support fat oxidation and may aid in weight management.
• Supports Brain Function – Contains caffeine + L-theanine, a combo that can enhance focus, alertness, and calm energy.
• Heart Health – May help lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol and improve blood flow.
• Blood Sugar Support – Can help improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood sugar levels.
• Skin Benefits – Antioxidants help combat aging, reduce inflammation, and may support clearer skin.

Wattleseed

Considered the unsung hero of Australian natives, if it was for the taste alone, we still would have included this ingredient. It has a deliciously nutty, roasted coffee aroma, with touches of sweet, spice, raisins and chocolate. When roasted it heightens these flavours even more!

It is not only a rich source of protein but also has a low glycemic index reducing spikes in your blood glucose levels leaving you with a long lasting feeling of satisfaction. It also provides a wonderful source of magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron and selenium.

Chicory Root

Everything starts in the gut and we all love talking about probiotics but PREbiotics are actually the good guys! Prebiotics feed the friendly bacteria in your gut which we want more of!

Chicory root AKA Inulin is high in dietary (prebiotic) fibre which helps the gut bacteria produce nutrients for your colon cells and in turn leads to a healthier digestive system, better gut, removal of unwanted toxins....oh and has also been linked to increased weight loss.  

Coconut Milk Powder

This is what gives LUKA its creamy taste and also holds its own superfood powers- including weight loss and immunity! It contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which researchers have linked with weight loss by stimulating energy through a process called thermogenesis. MCT has also been proven to balance out unstable gut microbiota and provide the body with QUICK CLEAN ENERGY to help fuel your body and brain! 

Monk Fruit

Monk Fruit extract is 150-250 times sweeter than white sugar, has zero calories and carbohydrates, and does not raise blood glucose levels not to mention it is also anti inflammatory.

We made it our mission to make LUKA sweetened without refined sugar OR artificial sweeteners - and we wouldn’t make any compromises! Monk fruit works perfectly to provide a delicious sweet flavour without the unpleasant aftertaste. The health benefits of the fruit have been well known in Traditional Chinese Medicine for decades, but its sweet little secret is finally making it into the wellness world.

Carob

This sweet tasting pea sized pod provides LUKA drinking chocolate with a deliciously creamy and sweet chocolate flavour to help balance out the bitterness of cacao, as well as adding a few health benefits! It is very high in fibre to aid with a healthy digestive tract and help you stay full for longer, it also has high calcium and antioxidant levels.

Passionflower

Our night blend's purpose is to help you gain a restful and restorative night sleep and its passionflower that makes this happen! Used since the 16th Century for medicinal purposes, evidences has shown that Passionflower  has a positive impact on sleep. Studies proved that it helps you fall asleep not only quicker, but also increased the duration of sleep!

passionflower also may help treat anxiety with its anxiety-calming (anxiolytic) effects. It may also improve cognitive function as it increases levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical the brain makes to help regulate mood and memory.

Valerian Root 

Valerian Root is commonly referred to as “nature’s Valium,” and people have used it since the Middle Ages to treat sleep disorders such as insomnia. We included this magical ingredient to help improve your sleep quality without the hangover effect sleep aids may give you!

Known for its calming effect, compounds in valerian root interact with receptors for serotinin and adenosine, chemicals that play important roles in the regulation of sleep and mood. It also promotes calmness by increasing GABA availability in the body. GABA is a chemical messenger that assists the regulation of nerve impulses in your nervous system and one of the main neurotransmitters responsible for sleep regulation.