What Is This Thing Called Shakeology?

I've been using Shakeology for several weeks now, & from starting from a point of skepticism, I have now become a full fledged fan of Shakeology. Here are some of the reasons why:

What's In It

Even if you searched all over the world, you probably wouldn't be able to find all of the 70-plus, ultra-high-quality ingredients we've included in Shakeology. Not only do you get a wide range of essential nutrients, from the fruits and vegetables you should be eating more of every day, you'll also get the benefits of important foods from all around the world—foods that the latest scientific research has shown to be highly advantageous to your well-being.

More than 70 different ingredients were chosen from around the world for their potency and bioavailability (the ability to deliver the nutrients your body needs). Here are the key nutrient groups that these ingredients deliver:*

* Protein and Essential Amino Acids to help build long, lean muscles and reduce food cravings
* Prebiotics and Digestive Enzymes, which aid in improving digestion, regularity, and nutrient absorption
* Antioxidants and Phytonutrients to help counteract free radical damage that can lead to degenerative diseases
* Vitamins and Minerals your body needs to function for
optimal health

Protein and Essential Amino Acids*

* Help build and repair muscles
* Reduce hunger and food cravings
* Help keep blood sugar steady
* Support brain function to help promote alert thinking and reduce anxiety
* Promote healthy skin, hair, and nails

Shakeology includes whey protein isolate, an easily absorbable source of high-quality protein that's ideal for building and maintaining lean muscle mass. It also helps keep your blood sugar steady, reducing hunger and junk food cravings. Essential amino acids, found in protein, help the body repair muscle tissue and heal wounds; support the brain to promote calmness and alertness; and reduce hunger pangs. The whey protein in Shakeology provides a highly bioavailable source of essential amino acids.
Prebiotics and Digestive Enzymes*

* Aid digestion
* Help boost the immune system
* Increase absorption of nutrients
* Help keep you "regular"

Shakeology contains many ingredients that are beneficial to the digestive system. Prebiotics, natural components of certain plants, help support the "friendly" bacteria in your digestive tract. They may also help with the absorption of minerals such as calcium. Digestive enzymes, from plant sources such as pineapples and papayas, help your body break down food into its individual components, making the nutrients easier to absorb. Cooking can destroy food's natural digestive enzymes, so there's a good chance that you don't get enough of them in your diet.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients*

* Get rid of harmful free radicals
* Help decrease inflammation
* Help boost your immune system

* Potentially decrease the risk of degenerative diseases
* May even increase longevity


Many of Shakeology's fruit and vegetable sources have been chosen for their high concentration of healthy natural substances known as phytonutrients, including flavonoids, polyphenols, anthocyanins, and catechins. These substances have antioxidant properties, meaning they help get rid of molecules known as free radicals, which damage cells and may be a key component of the aging process. In laboratory tests, phytonutrients have shown promise in helping prevent a wide variety of degenerative conditions. What's more, studies suggest that the natural mix of phytochemicals you get from whole-plant sources is more effective than taking them individually as nutritional supplements.

23 Vitamins and Minerals*

* Get a wide range of essential nutrients
* Get your necessary vitamins every day
* Make up for dietary deficiencies

Most of us don't get the complete range of essential vitamins and minerals in our daily diets. Some important vitamins, such as vitamin C and the B vitamins, are water-soluble, meaning they're flushed out of your body after a short time and need to be replenished regularly. Others, like vitamin E, can be difficult to get enough of in food. Shakeology provides all these nutrients in an easy-to-take, easily absorbable form, so you never have to worry.

Now, by choosing to add Shakeology to your diet everyday, you are eliminating the need to run through the fast food joint down the road for your breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can replace the amount of money you would pay for a no or low nutritious meal with one full of everything you need & more to live a healthy lifestyle. It has been said that one Shakeology shake is equivalent in nutrition to 5 salads. So, if you either hate your veggies or would just find it difficult to eat that amount in a day, everyday, try Shakeology.

People, myself included, have lost weight using Shakeology. One person I know personally has lost over 20lbs by eating healthier, exercising more consistently & having one Shakeology shake a day. This is just one story out of hundreds.

I've also noticed my hair is thicker & has stopped falling out as much as it has. This isn't just a vanity thing (although it is partially) but proof that if you are healthy on the inside, it will show on the outside. I love the fact that it is showing up in this way.

This is just a brief overview of what Shakeology is about & why I love it & am convinced that it is a must for anyone living or wanting to live a healthy lifestyle. It is far more than just a meal replacement; it is a nutritional must have for a healthy, happy diet.

For more information, check out www.ExtremeHealth4Life.com. If you are interested in a free sample, email me your contact information at Rebecca.Ingham@mchsi.com & if you would like Chocolate or Greenberry.