Ingredients
SUPERFOOD NUTRITION
Vitamins & Minerals
A densely-packed combination of over 15 essential vitamins and minerals from natural sources that support your body’s vital functions and a healthy immune system.
Superfood Blend of Antioxidants
A combination of real, unprocessed and nutritious superfoods bursting with antioxidants that help to protect your body from cell-damaging free radicals. These include helpful catabolic antioxidants like theobromine, tannins, saponins and catechins, which help boost your energy levels.
Plant-Based Protein (Chocolate Bites)
Our 100% plant-based protein provides all 9 of your essential amino acids, whilst being better for your body and the environment at the same time. Over 23g protein per serving without any of the negative side-effects of dairy-based protein sources.
Healthy Fats
Our healthy fat sources, such as extra virgin olive oil, chia, flax seeds, and MCT oil, provide premium sources of essential Omega-3 fatty acids that support heart health, brain function and low blood pressure.
Low Carbs & Sugar
Most protein bars contain more carbs and sugar than protein. At GRIT, our carbohydrates and sugar content is so low our bites are Paleo-friendly and contain more protein per gram than any other protein snack on the market.
Free From
GRIT bites contain no dairy or animal products of any kind, are free from gluten, soy, grains and nuts, and contain no artificial ingredients, sugar alcohols or chemical preservatives.
PERFORMANCE CHOCOLATE BITES
Pea Protein Isolate (From Yellow Split Peas)
A naturally dense protein source (approx. 80%) that is free from dairy, contains all 9 essential amino acids and is far more sustainable than similar plant-based sources, such as soy.
Natural Cacao Powder
Processed at lower temperatures and without chemicals to retain naturally occurring flavonoids that help reduce high blood pressure and the chances of heart disease. Up to 90% more nutritious than classic cocoa products and still deliciously chocolatey.
Cocoa Butter
A rich source of Vitamin E, which supports brain, blood and skin health, and healthy fats such as stearic acid, which helps to lower cholesterol.
Chia Seeds
One of the most nutrient-dense foods, chia seeds are rich in fibre, antioxidants, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids. Chia Seeds provide a host of health benefits while also being very low in calories.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A pure form of oil cold-pressed from olives that has been linked to multiple health benefits including a reduced chance of heart disease, lowered blood pressure and cholesterol, and anti-inflammatory properties - all of which have led some researchers to call it “The healthiest fat in the world”.
Brown Sugar
Brown sugar contains molasses, unlike white sugar that undergoes more processing and strips them away, which retains more of sugar’s natural brown colour and contains minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is a starch extracted from rhizomes of tropical plants that are traditionally native to Indonesia. It supports healthy digestion and is a rich source of B-Vitamins such as riboflavin and niacin (which boosts good cholesterol).
Milled Flaxseed
Flaxseed is high in fibre and Omega-3 fatty acids, and when it is milled, or ground, it is easier to digest and ensures you get the maximum amount of nutritional benefits.
Maca
A highly nutritious superfood from Peru that provides both a huge amount of antioxidants and a mild butterscotch flavour.
Beetroot
Also known as ‘beets’, they are high in dietary nitrates, which provide vascular benefits such as reduced blood pressure, increased blood flow, and enhanced muscle contraction and exercise performance.
Acacia Fiber
A dietary fibre extracted from the acacia tree that is a rich source of soluble fibre, which helps to lower cholesterol levels, protect against diabetes and can assist in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Beta Alanine
An amino acid not naturally produced by the human body that enhances your immunity, has anti-aging properties and improves physical performance by increasing capacity for exercise and reducing muscle fatigue.
Taurine
A naturally occurring amino acid that, when increased naturally through dietary sources, helps to boost your metabolism, protect your heart and brain, and regulate a number of essential bodily functions.
MCT Oil
Sourced from cold-pressed virgin coconut oil that is then steam-distilled (no chemicals involved), our MCT oil contains medium-chain triglycerides that your liver converts into sustainable energy and helps to break down lactic acid at the same time.
Citrulline Malate
An organic salt made from the amino acids L-citrulline and L-malic acid, which helps to reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow.
Guarana
We use ground guarana from whole seeds, which are a rich source of powerful catabolic antioxidants such as theobromine, tannins, saponins and catechins.
Sea Salt
Our minimally processed sea salt contains up to 84 trace minerals that help keep you hydrated, balances your electrolytes, and improves your digestion.
Stevia Extract
Extracted from leaves of the stevia plant found natively in Brazil and Paraguay, stevia is a natural sweetener that also helps to reduce blood sugar levels.
Sunflower Lecithin
We use sunflower lecithin instead of the more common soybean lecithin because it contains no genetically modified organisms (GMOs), while still providing the benefits of lowering cholesterol and improving cardiovascular health.
Rosemary Extract
The rosemary plant is a naturally rich source of antioxidants that, once extracted, have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that boost your immune system, improve digestion, and can help protect your brain from aging.
Coffee
Including coffee in our bites provide you with roughly the same amount of caffeine found in green tea (30mg) but also includes a host of other benefits, such as reducing your risk from cardiovascular diseases and Alzheimer’s disease, improving the health of your liver, and provides essential nutrients such as riboflavin, pantothenic acid, manganese and potassium.
Baking Soda
As well as being beneficial in baking, this ingredient has many health benefits, such as increasing your performance in anaerobic and high intensity exercise, helping to maintain kidney health, and helps to treat heartburn by neutralizing stomach acid.
Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar
Containing both acetic acid and a substance called “mother”, our Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar provides multiple health benefits such as removing harmful pathogens, promoting healthy skin and lowering blood sugar levels. “Mother” is made up of strands of protein, enzymes and friendly bacteria and is responsible for the cloudy appearance.
Vitamin D
Sunlight does not contain Vitamin D, instead our bodies produce it as a result of our skin’s exposure to the sun. Vitamin D supports a number of essential bodily functions such as keeping your immune system, brain and nervous system healthy, and promoting the healthy growth of teeth and bones. Over 1 billion people are estimated to have a Vitamin D deficiency, and that’s why we include 50% of your RDI.
Calcium
An essential mineral not naturally produced by the body, calcium is needed for basic bodily functions, such as the circulation of your blood, and is primarily stored in your bones and teeth where a lack of calcium can lead to weak or brittle bones. To ensure maximum uptake of calcium you also need sufficient Vitamin D to aid absorption, and that’s why we include both calcium and vitamin D in our bites.
Iron
Iron is a mineral that is essential for making hemoglobin in red blood cells for carrying oxygen, and myoglobin to help provide oxygen to your muscles. Also needed for vital growth and development, over 30% of the world’s population is deficient in iron, which is why we have included a healthy amount in our bites.
Potassium
Both a mineral and an electrolyte, Potassium is one of the seven essential macrominerals required by your body. It helps to lower your blood pressure, preserves bone mineral density, regulates fluid balance and helps control the electrical activity of your heart, and reduces your overall risk of mortality by 20%.
Vitamin A
Also called Retinol, Vitamin A is a fat-soluble substance that protects your immune system, supports your vision and helps your skin stay healthy. As it is fat-soluble, the presence of healthy fats in our bites ensures maximum uptake.
Vitamin C
An essential vitamin needed from our diet, Vitamin C has powerful antioxidant properties that help to keep your immune system strong, reduce the risk of diseases and lowers your blood pressure. It also promotes iron absorption, especially from plant-based sources, to ensure your uptake from our bites is optimal.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an essential antioxidant that protects your cells against illness and infection, and helps to maintain healthy skin and eyes. As it is a fat-soluble substance, the presence of healthy fats in our bites ensures maximum uptake.
Vitamin K
The body needs Vitamin K to ensure healthy blood clotting to help wounds heal, and helps maintain calcium levels for strong bones. The presence of healthy fats in our bites ensures maximum uptake of Vitamin K as it is a fat-soluble substance.
Thiamin
Also known as Vitamin B1, Thiamin helps to convert food into energy and is essential for glucose metabolism. B Vitamins are vital for maintenance of our health and well-being.
Riboflavin
Also known as Vitamin B2, Riboflavin is essential for overall health and growth. It helps to metabolize fats and protein into energy. B Vitamins are vital for maintenance of our health and well-being.
Niacin
Part of the essential Vitamin B group, Niacin is also known as Vitamin B3, which helps break down food into energy and maintain a healthy nervous system and digestive system. B Vitamins are vital for maintenance of our health and well-being.
Vitamin B6
Also known as Pyridoxine, Vitamin B6 helps the body store and use energy from food, as well as creating neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine. B Vitamins are vital for maintenance of our health and well-being.
Folate
Known also as Vitamin B9, Folate is an essential vitamin needed for the formation of red and white blood cells in bone marrow, and helps convert food into energy. B Vitamins are vital for maintenance of our health and well-being.
Phosphorus
The second most abundant mineral in your body, phosphorus is essential for key bodily functions such as filtering waste and repairing tissues and cells.
Magnesium
Magnesium plays an important role in over 300 enzyme reactions in the human body. It is required for energy production, glycolysis, and the synthesis of DNA, and helps the active transport of calcium and potassium ions across cell membranes. That’s why our bites contain 20% of your RDI.
Zinc
Essential for maintaining a healthy immune system, Zinc is found throughout the body and is also needed for making proteins and DNA. Necessary for over 300 enzymes, Zinc is fundamental for the functioning of a healthy body.
Selenium
An essential trace mineral that protects against oxidative damage and infection, Selenium is present in human tissue and may also help prevent cardiovascular disease, thyroid problems and cognitive decline.
Copper
Copper works in synergy with iron to help create red blood cells, as well as maintaining healthy bones, blood vessels, nerves and immune function. With 50% of your RDI in our bites, this copper helps you absorb the maximum amount of iron.
Manganese
A vital trace mineral for bodily functions, manganese helps the metabolism of amino acids, cholesterol, glucose and carbohydrates. It also support healthy brain and nervous system functions.
REJUVENATION LEMON BITES
Pea Protein Isolate (From Yellow Split Peas)
A naturally dense protein source (approx. 80%) that is free from dairy, contains all 9 essential amino acids and is far more sustainable than similar plant-based sources, such as soy.
Cocoa Butter
A rich source of Vitamin E, which supports brain, blood and skin health, and healthy fats such as stearic acid, which helps to lower cholesterol.
Chia Seeds
One of the most nutrient-dense foods, chia seeds are rich in fibre, antioxidants, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids. Chia Seeds provide a host of health benefits while also being very low in calories.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A pure form of oil cold-pressed from olives that has been linked to multiple health benefits including a reduced chance of heart disease, lowered blood pressure and cholesterol, and anti-inflammatory properties - all of which have led some researchers to call it “The healthiest fat in the world”.
Fish Collagen Protein
Derived from abundant marine sources, our Fish Collagen Protein is a pure protein with no added carbohydrates or fats. The many benefits include improved muscular and cartilage repair, skin health, and helps keep your immune system healthy.
Brown Sugar
Brown sugar contains molasses, unlike white sugar that undergoes more processing and strips them away, which retains more of sugar’s natural brown colour and contains minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium.
Coconut
Our organic coconut is naturally 75% fibre, which means it is a powerful digestive aid. Additionally, it adds a natural sweetness to our rejuvenation lemon bites.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is a starch extracted from rhizomes of tropical plants that are traditionally native to Indonesia. It supports healthy digestion and is a rich source of B-Vitamins such as riboflavin and niacin (which boosts good cholesterol).
Milled Flaxseed
Flaxseed is high in fibre and Omega-3 fatty acids, and when it is milled, or ground, it is easier to digest and ensures you get the maximum amount of nutritional benefits.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a great source of Vitamin C, improves your digestion and aids in protection against ailments such as kidney stones, Anemia, and cancer. Our juice also helps to give our bites their delicious lemon flavor.
Acacia Fiber
A dietary fibre extracted from the acacia tree that is a rich source of soluble fibre, which helps to lower cholesterol levels, protect against diabetes and can assist in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Maca
A highly nutritious superfood from Peru that provides both a huge amount of antioxidants and a mild butterscotch flavour.
Glucosamine Sulfate
A natural sugar found in the fluid and tissues around your joints that make up cartilage. Increasing your intake of glucosamine sulfate helps to promote the recovery of, and delay the breakdown of, cartilage to help keep your joints healthy and pain-free.
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
Found naturally in green plants, animals and humans, MSM has anti-inflammatory effects and helps to speed up recovery post exercise by reducing muscle soreness and damage.
Lemon Oil
Our lemon oil is cold pressed and extracted from the peel of fresh lemons to get the maximum benefits of being a digestive aid and nourishing your skin.
Sea Salt
Our minimally processed sea salt contains up to 84 trace minerals that help keep you hydrated, balances your electrolytes, and improves your digestion.
Stevia Extract
Extracted from leaves of the stevia plant found natively in Brazil and Paraguay, stevia is a natural sweetener that also helps to reduce blood sugar levels.
Sunflower Lecithin
We use sunflower lecithin instead of the more common soybean lecithin because it contains no genetically modified organisms (GMOs), while still providing the benefits of lowering cholesterol and improving cardiovascular health.
Black Pepper
Also known as peppercorn, black pepper is high in antioxidants as well as having anti-inflammatory properties, all of which contribute to keeping your body’s vital functions healthy and protects against diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Rosemary Extract
The rosemary plant is a naturally rich source of antioxidants that, once extracted, have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that boost your immune system, improve digestion, and can help protect your brain from aging.
Turmeric Extract
The curcominoids in turmeric anti-oxidant properties to protect against free-radicals, helps fight Alzheimer’s disease and can reduce depression. Turmeric root contains 3-5% curcuminoids but our extract contains 95%! These benefits are maximised by the addition of black pepper in our bites, which increase turmeric’s bioavailability.
Iron (As Ferrous Fumarate)
Used to help treat anemia, ferrous fumarate has the highest elemental iron percentage of all dietary forms. Iron helps make healthy red blood cells for carrying oxygen around the body.
Non-GMO Tapioca Maltodextrin
A food starch derived from tapioca that helps to improve the taste and texture of our bites. We make sure our source of Tapioca Maltodextrin is Non-GMO, unlike the commonly used chemical ingredients.
Baking Soda
As well as being beneficial in baking, this ingredient has many health benefits, such as increasing your performance in anaerobic and high intensity exercise, helping to maintain kidney health, and helps to treat heartburn by neutralizing stomach acid.
Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar
Containing both acetic acid and a substance called “mother”, our Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar provides multiple health benefits such as removing harmful pathogens, promoting healthy skin and lowering blood sugar levels. “Mother” is made up of strands of protein, enzymes and friendly bacteria and is responsible for the cloudy appearance.
Vitamin D
Sunlight does not contain Vitamin D, instead our bodies produce it as a result of our skin’s exposure to the sun. Vitamin D supports a number of essential bodily functions such as keeping your immune system, brain and nervous system healthy, and promoting the healthy growth of teeth and bones. Over 1 billion people are estimated to have a Vitamin D deficiency, and that’s why we include 50% of your RDI.
Calcium
An essential mineral not naturally produced by the body, calcium is needed for basic bodily functions, such as the circulation of your blood, and is primarily stored in your bones and teeth where a lack of calcium can lead to weak or brittle bones. To ensure maximum uptake of calcium you also need sufficient Vitamin D to aid absorption, and that’s why we include both calcium and vitamin D in our bites.
Iron
Iron is a mineral that is essential for making hemoglobin in red blood cells for carrying oxygen, and myoglobin to help provide oxygen to your muscles. Also needed for vital growth and development, over 30% of the world’s population is deficient in iron, which is why we have included a healthy amount in our bites.
Potassium
Both a mineral and an electrolyte, Potassium is one of the seven essential macrominerals required by your body. It helps to lower your blood pressure, preserves bone mineral density, regulates fluid balance and helps control the electrical activity of your heart, and reduces your overall risk of mortality by 20%.
Vitamin A
Also called Retinol, Vitamin A is a fat-soluble substance that protects your immune system, supports your vision and helps your skin stay healthy. As it is fat-soluble, the presence of healthy fats in our bites ensures maximum uptake.
Vitamin C
An essential vitamin needed from our diet, Vitamin C has powerful antioxidant properties that help to keep your immune system strong, reduce the risk of diseases and lowers your blood pressure. It also promotes iron absorption, especially from plant-based sources, to ensure your uptake from our bites is optimal.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an essential antioxidant that protects your cells against illness and infection, and helps to maintain healthy skin and eyes. As it is a fat-soluble substance, the presence of healthy fats in our bites ensures maximum uptake.
Vitamin K
The body needs Vitamin K to ensure healthy blood clotting to help wounds heal, and helps maintain calcium levels for strong bones. The presence of healthy fats in our bites ensures maximum uptake of Vitamin K as it is a fat-soluble substance.
Thiamin
Also known as Vitamin B1, Thiamin helps to convert food into energy and is essential for glucose metabolism. B Vitamins are vital for maintenance of our health and well-being.
Niacin
Part of the essential Vitamin B group, Niacin is also known as Vitamin B3, which helps break down food into energy and maintain a healthy nervous system and digestive system. B Vitamins are vital for maintenance of our health and well-being.
Phosphorus
The second most abundant mineral in your body, phosphorus is essential for key bodily functions such as filtering waste and repairing tissues and cells.
Magnesium
Magnesium plays an important role in over 300 enzyme reactions in the human body. It is required for energy production, glycolysis, and the synthesis of DNA, and helps the active transport of calcium and potassium ions across cell membranes. That’s why our bites contain 20% of your RDI.
Zinc
Essential for maintaining a healthy immune system, Zinc is found throughout the body and is also needed for making proteins and DNA. Necessary for over 300 enzymes, Zinc is fundamental for the functioning of a healthy body.
Selenium
An essential trace mineral that protects against oxidative damage and infection, Selenium is present in human tissue and may also help prevent cardiovascular disease, thyroid problems and cognitive decline.
Copper
Copper works in synergy with iron to help create red blood cells, as well as maintaining healthy bones, blood vessels, nerves and immune function. With 50% of your RDI in our bites, this copper helps you absorb the maximum amount of iron.
Manganese
A vital trace mineral for bodily functions, manganese helps the metabolism of amino acids, cholesterol, glucose and carbohydrates. It also support healthy brain and nervous system functions.
