Why is Shakeology So Great

Shakeology is a meal replacement shake by Beachbody- the company that brings you programs such as P90x, Insanity and Turbo Jam. Why don't you see infomercials about Shakeology? It isn't available to purchase on the Beachbody website. It isn't available to order from any toll free phone number. Shakeology can only be purchased through a Team Beachbody Coach. If you haven't been introduced to this product yet, you will. Your coach will tout that Shakeology contains 71 healthy ingredients from all around the world. They may show you a video called, "100 Doctors Don't Lie" with 100 doctors of all fields explaining the benefits of drinking just one glass of Shakeology each day. What your coach most likely won't tell you is what the 71 ingredients are and if they are nutritious and why. Shakeology is available in two flavors, Greenberry and Chocolate. The Supplement Facts are nearly identical between the two but today we will focus on the Chocolate flavor as it is the most popular choice. With just 140 calories, Shakeology is a nice option as a meal replacement for those looking to lose weight by reducing their daily caloric intake. But what about someone looking to maintain? What about someone just looking for a nutritious addition to their diet? Shakeology is a good option for these people as well. To begin, Shakeology offers 17 grams of protein, 1 gram of fat, 9 grams of sugar, 3 grams of fiber and 17 grams of carbohydrates in a single serving. Not the best ratios of shakes and protein drinks, but certainly not bad. Additionally, Shakeology boast 20-100% of 24 essential vitamins and nutrients. This factor alone stands as the reason many people cite Shakeology as a replacement for your daily vitamins and supplements. What makes Shakeology unique, however, is the 47 other ingredients in your glass. Too many to name and too many to explain, I will take a moment here to showcase some of the lesser known ingredients and their benefits to the drinker. With 500 mg of Chia Seed, this became an excellent source of Omega-3 oils. Omega 3 oils are essential fatty acids yet the body can't make them. These oils are known to prevent heart disease and have also been shown as helpful with diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, arthritis and many other diseases. Fish is the main source of Omega 3 oils but many people lack any fish or a significant amount of the proper type of fish in their regular diet. Chia Seed is the richest plant source of Omega 3 oils known today. In addition to packing this essential fatty acid punch, Chia Seed also helps curb hunger, balance blood sugar, prevent or help with diverticulitis, provide energy and pack plenty of antioxidant power. A 2,075 mg proprietary super-fruit blend boasts Suma powder rich in electrolytes as well as Acai powder rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It also contains Rose Hips powder, a urinary tract protectant and rich source of soluble fiber. It also contains Goji powder, nutrient rich and a wonderful aid in reducing cravings for sugar. Many people purchase the ingredients in the super-fruit blend as supplements and juices but won't find the need when adding Shakeology to their daily diet. Additionally, a 130mg proprietary probiotic-blend touts many ingredients that help balance the bacteria within the body that left uncontrolled cause infections of various types. The proprietary enzyme blend provides 130 mg of wheatgrass, barley grass, kamut grass and other ingredients shown to help blood flow, digestion, detoxification and also contain many nutrients essential to the human body. While the nutrients packed into one glass of Shakeology are far too great to mention, their effects are evident. Thousands of testimonials by doctors, patients and fitness fanatics can be found on the internet, within theÂ Beachbody network and probably right next door. If you're someone looking for a healthy addition to your diet or you'd like to replace your long list of daily vitamins and supplements, consider trying Shakeology. Most people claim to feel the benefits within the first week of drinking "the healthiest meal of the day". Â