This is why you need Shakology in your diet!

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What It Does

In an independent 90-day study,¹ participants replaced one meal a day with Shakeology^® and exercised regularly.

Here's what they told us:*

• "I felt full and didn't struggle with hunger."
• "I felt a better sustained energy throughout the day."
• "I have tons of energy. I feel so healthy!"
• "I replaced all my vitamin supplements. I felt healthy and energized."
• "I was able to think more clearly and stay focused."
• "I have more energy, less cravings, more endurance, and feel more youthful."
• "Shakeology reduced my appetite and increased my energy so that I could accomplish more things throughout the day."
• "I have tried a lot of protein shakes and meal-replacement-type drinks, and Shakeology is the best tasting of them all. I mix it with a bit of soy milk and ice, and it tastes like an ice cream shake!"

Here's what the doctor who ran the study observed about the participants:*

• They reduced oxidative stress, a risk factor for degenerative diseases, by as much as 90%.
• They lowered their total cholesterol levels by an average of 30% and their "bad" cholesterol levels by an average of 38%.
• They reduced their cardiovascular risk factors by an average of 24%.

How It Works*

This patent-pending daily nutritional 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.  

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.

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Food Diary 1/21/10- Black Bean Soup and Cornbread Recipes

I did okay today. Here is what was on the menu:

• Breakfast:
• 1 c. cooked oatmeal w/ 2 T ground flax seed, 2 T organic brown sugar, 2 T real maple syrup (way too sweet & will cut both down to 1 T next time!)

• AM snack:
• Cascadian Farms Almond granola bar
• clementine

• Lunch:
• packet of Miso soup
• 1/4 c almonds

• PM snack:
• Chips and salsa

• Dinner:
•  Black bean soup (recipe to follow)
  
•  Vegan corn bread

• Dessert:
• 1/2 c vanilla soy yogurt w/ 2 T Fiber One cereal

Overall, pretty good day. Probably ate a little more cornbread than was necessary, but it is really good!





Exercise has been lacking a bit though, so I need to get back on the ball with that. 



Here are the recipes:




Black Bean Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 or 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 1-pound cans black beans, drained and rinsed
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups water

Optional toppings: Green onions, thinly sliced, soy yogurt, reduced-fat sour cream, or low-fat yogurt.

1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Saute the onions over moderate heat until translucent, 3 or 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until the onion is lightly golden, another 3 or 4 minutes.

2. Add the remaining ingredients, except the toppings, along with the water, and bring to a simmer.

3. Mash some of the beans with a potato-masher, just enough to thicken the liquid base of the soup. Cover and simmer gently but steadily for 10 minutes.

4. Serve hot topped with one or two of the optional toppings.

Serves 6 to 8.
(http://www.care2.com/greenliving/quick-black-bean-soup-recipe.html#)

VEGAN CORNBREAD

Serves 9

2 Tbsp. ground flax seed
6 Tbsp. water
1 C all-purpose flour
1 C cornmeal
1/4 C sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. table salt
1 C soy milk
1/4 C canola oil

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 8-inch-square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the ground flax seed, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer the ground flax seed in the water for 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well-combined.
4. Add the ground flax seed mixture, soy milk, and canola oil to the flour mixture. Beat just until smooth (do not overbeat.)
5. Turn into prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
6. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes; invert cornbread onto wire rack, then turn right side up and continue to cool until warm, about 10 minutes longer. Cut into pieces and serve.

(http://www.kosherblog.net/2005/03/09/blue_ribbon_vegan_cornbread/)

This is one of my and my husband Todd's most favorite meals of all time. The great thing is that it is a vegan meal that he and I can both enjoy! I usually double the veggies in the soup, just for more nutrition. I also thought about sneaking some spinach in it too, but chickened out at the last minute. I will try to do that next time, but if anyone does it before I do, let me know how you like it!

Food Diary 1/20/10- Mushroom Burger Recipe

Well, what do you do when you are stuck in the house with the kids on

yet another snow day off from school? Crave carbs and sweets,

unfortunately........

•Breakfast:

     -1/2 c Fiber One

     -1/2 c Fiber One Honey Clusters

     -1 c Unsweetned almond milk

•AM Snack:

     -2 pieces peanut butter and jelly toast

•Lunch:

     -Chips and salsa

     -Homemade pretzel

•PM Snack:

     -3 squares dark chocolate

•Dinner

    -2 Mushroom veggie burgers (recipe follows)

    -1/2 c vegetarian baked beans

    -steamed broccoli

Mushroom Burger recipe:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/14/health/nutrition/14recipehealth.html?em

January 14, 2010

RECIPES FOR HEALTH

Mushroom Burgers With Almonds and Spinach

By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN

These delicious vegetarian patties have a great texture because of the

almonds and bulgur. Like other vegetarian patties, they can be a

little tricky to turn when you brown them. If they break apart, just

patch them together.

¼ cup fine bulgur

½ cup roasted almonds

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 pound fresh mushrooms, trimmed and quartered

2 large garlic cloves, green shoots removed, minced

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

2 tablespoons dry white wine (optional)

1 6-ounce bag baby spinach, rinsed, or a 12-ounce bunch of spinach,

stemmed and washed

1 egg, beaten (optional)

Whole grain buns and condiments of your choice

1. Place the bulgur in a bowl with a little salt if desired. Cover

with ½ cup hot water and leave for 20 to 25 minutes, until most of the

water has been absorbed and the bulgur is soft. Drain through a

strainer and squeeze out the water.

2. Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, grind

the almonds coarsely.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over

medium-high heat and add the mushrooms. When they begin to soften and

sweat, turn the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, for 5

minutes, until the mushrooms have softened. Add the garlic, thyme,

salt, pepper and white wine, and continue to cook, stirring, until

there is no more liquid in the pan, about 5 minutes. Remove from the

heat, transfer to the food processor and process until very finely

chopped.

4. Return the pan to the heat and add the spinach, a handful at a

time. Cook just until it wilts and remove from the heat. Transfer to a

strainer and, with the back of a spoon, press out excess water. Add

spinach to the food processor and process with the mushrooms and

almonds until the ingredients are well blended. Scrape the mixture

into a bowl, stir in the bulgur and egg (if using), and season to

taste with salt and pepper. Form into patties. If there is time, cover

and chill for 1 to 2 hours.

5. Heat the remaining oil in a large, heavy skillet or on a griddle

over medium heat, and brown the patties for 3 minutes on each side,

being very careful when you turn them over. Don't worry if they fall

apart; just patch them together. An offset spatula works well for

turning them, and when you remove the patties from the pan, it helps

if you place the bottom bun over the patty, slide the spatula

underneath the patty and, with your hand on the bun, flip it over.

Serve with the condiments of your choice.

Yield: 4 to 6 patties, depending on the size.

Advance preparation: The mixture will keep for up to a day in the refrigerator.

I have to say that I really, really liked these burgers. I put my

regular burger toppings on and liked it so much, I went back for a

second one. I highly recommend it; just realize that prep time does

take a little while, some making ahead would be a good idea.

Try them out for yourself and then let us know what you think!

Food Diary 1/19/10

Okay, so I really pretty much blew it yesterday, so I'm going to do better today. Here is what I've eaten:

• Breakfast:
• 1 c. cooked Oatmeal with 2 T Flaxseed, 2 T organic brown sugar and 2 T real maple syrup: 360 calories
  
• AM Snack:
• 1/4 c raw almonds: 200 calories
  
• Lunch:
• 1 c veggie chili: 200 calories
  
• PM Snack:
•  Salsa and chips: 175 calories
  
• Dinner: 
• 2 Bean Burritos: 600 calories

• Dessert:
• 1 Grapefruit: 80 calories

 Total calories: 1615.
That is definitely better than yesterday!

Food Diary 1/18/10

Seeing as I'm doing this vegan things and sometimes I'm not keeping really close track of what all I am eating, I decided I will put it here for anyone to see. I also want to highly encourage everyone to either add their food eaten to the comments below, or start your own blog to keep track. I will also share recipes of favorite meals too!

• Breakfast:
• 1/2 c Fiber One cereal
• 1/2 c Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal (full discloser: there is dry milk in this cereal, but it is the second to last ingredient and once it is gone, I am done with it).
• 1 c unsweetened almond milk
• Total calories: 180

• AM Snack:
• Banana: 100
  
• Total calories: 100

• Lunch:
• 1 c veggie chili: 200
  
• Total calories: 200

• PM Snack:
• Cascadian Farms Almond Granola Bar: 180
  
• Clementine: 35
  
• Total calories: 215

• Dinner:
• Salad: 200
  
• Grilled Veggie Ciabatta: 775
• Fries: 460
• Total calories: 1435
• Calories for the day: 2130

Okay, this didn't end up so well. Had a great day until dinner, but we took Mom out for a belated birthday dinner and that is where I blew it. I had planned on getting this sandwich before hand (ordered without cheese!) but guess I should have looked up the calories before I decided on it. But, with the cheese, it would have been 996 calories! A couple great places to look up nutrition facts (if you don't have a label or going to a restaurant that doesn't post nutrition facts) are www.CalorieKing.com and www.FitDay.com.

Good news is, I taught a boot camp class today and burned 525 calories there alone. Plan to keep the calories down for the next few days to make up for tonight. :)

Feel free to add your food journal here or start your own and leave a comment with the link, if you want to share!

Until tomorrow!

My New, Crunchy, Vegan Life

About the middle of December, I saw this little ad on Facebook about a 21-Day Vegan Kickstart. Well, it intrigued me, so I clicked on it. It was for a PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) and is also being supportive by lots of the more well known vegans, like Alicia Silverstone, Rory Freeman (Skinny Bitch), Bob Harper and Marilu Henner.

I actually started a little early, kind of a test run to see if I could handle it before I really committed to it. So, on December 27th, I went vegan. It has now been 22 days, and I can honestly say that I am really loving it. Not only do I feel lighter, calmer and more energized, but I lost 5 lbs. almost immediately. In addition to that, I've become even more aware about what the animals go through to become part of our diet (it's not pretty, not at all).

I've been cooking with many new things that I haven't used before, like miso, tempeh, brown rice sugar, tofu, mirin, TVP, nutritional yeast and more. All of these things can be found in a health food store or Amazon, so it's pretty easy to get set up. Some have been hits and some misses, but it has been fun.

Today, I had oatmeal with some organic brown sugar, ground flax seed, maple syrup and almond milk. Also had a almond granola bar, salsa and chip and homemade tomato soup and grilled "cheese" sandwich with fakin' bacon and tomato. For dessert, I had vanilla soy yogurt with some strawberry jam and Fiber One mixed in. Pretty normal meals and all really good!

I really think I'm going to be sticking with this. I've already read "The Kind Life" by Alicia Silverston and now "Vegan Freak". Quite interesting stuff and must reads if you are even a bit interested in the idea of being a vegan.

Going out to eat has been a bit more interesting. I've had veggie pizza without cheese, veggie sandwiches, and yesterday, nachos without any meat, cheese or sour cream (poor waitress was rather confused....). At lease the nachos were already coming with black beans and the usually nacho veggies. So it all worked out :)

I plan to continue writing about my experience and things I learn, so stay tuned!

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