Shakeology 

Fruits and Veggies are good, but sometimes I want Ice Cream!

(It should be noted that this article is written based on my own research. Although I included some of what Beachbody has to say, I researched the ingredients and tested this product and these are my results.)

In choosing to title this article, I think I summoned my inner 5 year old! She just wants some chocolate ice cream sometimes! So I let her.... sort of.

For years I drank a shake that was an excellent source of many of the superfood ingredients I had read about. Superfoods are those that contain a high amount of phytonutrient content. In other words, they deliver significant amounts of antioxidents, anthocyanins, vitamins C, etc. This shake had sprouted ingredients, spirulina and chlorella, along with a plethura of other very healthy ingredients I wished to include in my diet. Spirulina and chlorella have been hailed in many studies for some miraculous health benefits! PLEASE download and read this free e-book! If you know anyone struggling with cancer, please send this book to them.

http://www.truthpublishing.com/chlorellaspirulina_p/pdf-cat21249.htm

Here is a small sample of what the book will explain:

“...did you know that, ounce per ounce, spirulina contains twelve times the digestible protein of beef? It's a far better protein than beef, and it contains a much healthier mineral balance (such as magnesium) that just isn't found in beef.

Did you know that a phytochemical found in chlorella can actually rebuild nerve damage in the brain and nervous system? That's why chlorella is being used in the recovery of patients with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Were you aware that both chlorella and spirulina can actually reverse cancer in the human body? Both of these superfoods have been clinically shown to demonstrate stunning preventive and curative properties when it comes to all sorts of cancers.

And finally, did you know that these superfoods also contain a high content of essential fatty acids such as GLA that are routinely missing from the diets of most Americans and yet are critical for healthy brain function? " (Mike Adams www.naturalnews.com)

The only problem was the drink tasted terrible. Adding fruit did not help. I endured the taste, however, for the health benefits. Then I decided to try a new drink. I ordered Shakeology.

It came. It was the chocolate flavor. I blended it according to instructions. It was delicious!! RED FLAG! I pulled out my old drink. Ingredient for ingredient it matched the old drink, and to my surprise, it had MORE! Granted, the amount of Spirulina and Chlorella was higher in my old drink, but Shakeology ALSO included a proprietary blend of superfruits from all around the world! I have not seen another drink on the market that can touch the healthy ingredients found in Shakeology! They have a patent on their recipe. 

“...this patent-pending formula is packed with proteins and energy-providing carbohydrates, plus a combination of nutrients that is simply impossible to find at your local supermarket or even health food store. Beachbody Nutritionals searched the world to find Açai and Goji berries, Camu-Camu, quinoa, wheat grass, Maca root, and sacha inchi (just to name a few) so that you don’t have to.” (Beachbody) 

If you bought these ingredients individually, it would cost you a fortune! They call this their proprietary super-fruit blend. They have also included a probiotic blend and a proprietary enzyme blend. So what does this mean to you? Drinking this shake

 “helps your body gently eliminate toxins more efficiently while allowing for better absorption of the essential nutrients you need. A proprietary blend of digestive enzymes and prebiotics helps your body progressively eliminate the toxins that build up over time from eating today's highly processed foods. At the same time, whole-food ingredients deliver the essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals your body needs to curb cravings, allowing your body to shed stored fat while the more than 20 different antioxidants and phytonutrients help reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and stroke.” (Beachbody)

In short, you can lose weight with less food cravings, improve digestion, regularity and nutrient absorption, build and repair muscle, keep your blood sugar steady, get healthier, clearer skin, hair and nails, lower cholesterol and feel energized! That is the power of SHAKEOLOGY! I know this because I tested the product myself, and experienced all of these benefits and more. I find that I have a sense of well being as well when I include Shakeology in my diet. You can only get it from a Beachbody Coach. Luckily you know one! Please watch this short video. 

 “[Your body] is saying there’s gotta be something out there. I remember, it was green, and gorgeous, and blue skies. But it doesn’t know we paved over all that.”(Carl Daikeler, CEO Beachbody)