What is Shakeology?

In my last post I shared what Beachbody is, the variety of programs they provide, and what my role is as a Beachbody coach.  In this post, I will explain what Shakeology is, and how it differs from the multitude of other shake products that are out there.

What is Shakeology?

Shakeology is a dense nutritional protein shake.  It contains over 70 high-quality ingredients that come from whole-food sources.  These ingredients include superfoods like: goji berry, chai seed, flax seed, and moringa.  The ingredients in Shakeology are all natural, which allows for better absorption and utilization of nutrients.  Shakeology is high in nutrients yet low in calories and can be used as a meal or snack replacement depending on your goals.  

What is in Shakeology?

Every serving of Shakeology contains 20 amino acids, including the 9 essential amino acids to help build muscle and reduce food cravings, prebiotics, probiotics, and digestive enzymes to aid in digestion and improve nutrient absorption and regularity, adaptogens to support a healthy immune system, increase energy, protect the body from stress, and balance hormones, antioxidants and phytonutrients to neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, and 23 vitamins and minerals essential for your body to function at it's best.

What can Shakeology do for you?

Beachbody recently conducted a clinical study, administered by a natural health product reasearch company, that included 50 participants and lasted 90 days to research how Shakeology effects the body when used as a meal replacement daily.  The results of the clinical study showed that drinking Shakeology daily can help you lose weight, increase energy, reduce cravings, decrease cholesterol, reduce blood sugar levels, and promote healthy digestion and regularity.


I have spent a ton of time researching various protein and nutrition shakes because I feel it is very important to know what I am putting into my body, and I have not found another shake on the market that contains even close to the same nutrient content as Shakeology does, from natural, whole-food sources.  That's the part that's most important to me, the fact that the ingredients are natural.  So many of the nutrients found in our vitamins, nutrition shakes, and fortified foods come from synthetically created sources, which our bodies simply cannot utilize fully.  If you are taking a daily multivitamin, chances are you are peeing out most of what was in the pills you took.  Our bodies have a far easier time absorbing nutrients from natural sources.  It just makes sense.  And really, what is the point of trying to eat clean if we then take a vitamin that is filled with synthetic, processed chemicals?

So what should you have gotten out of this post?  Here is a brief summary: Shakeology is not just a protein shake.  It is a protein nutrition shake that takes the place of your daily vitamin.  It is completely natural and clean eating friendly.  Drinking Shakeology daily will help you lose weight, increase energy, reduce cravings, and improve your overall health by lowering cholesterol and reducing blood sugar levels.  Oh and I forgot to add that it tastes great! There are 6 flavors to choose from: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, greenberry, vegan chocolate, and vegan tropical strawberry.  Did you catch that there are vegan options too?  The vegan flavors are great for vegans, of course, but also individuals who are lactose sensitive or intolerant.  My personal favorite is vegan chocolate.

For those of you who are still skeptical but interested enough to try it, Beachbody offers a bottom of the bag guarantee. If for some reason you are not happy with Shakeology, you can send it back for a full refund within 30 days, even if the bag is empty!  So the decision is risk free!  Are you hesitant to purchase because your not sure what flavors you will like? I've got you covered.  If you sign up for your free Beachbody account (using the link at the top of my blog) you can then order a taste sampler pack to try before you invest in a full month's supply.  The cost of Shakeology breaks down to around $4 a serving.  That's less than the Starbucks coffee you are drinking every morning or the drive-through breakfast you get on the way to work.  

Want to learn more or are you ready to dive in and buy your first bag of Shakeology?  It's only available through Team Beachbody or a Team Beachbody coach, like myself.  Click here to get to my coach website.  From there click on "Shop Team Beachbody" and you are good to go! Remember, if you are wanting to purchase a Taste Sampler Pack you must sign up for a free Team Beachbody account before you can buy it.  You can do that from my coach site as well by clicking on "Join".

I will leave you with my favorite Shakeology video of all time: Tony Horton, the cashier.