Calories – 250

Protein -7g

Carbs – 51g.  43g classified as sugar

So basically, I got a big cup of sugar.  Now at the time I had just finished a hard bike ride and was looking for a recovery formula type drink, so this worked pretty well for that.  Try this on for breakfast and see how long you last.  The shake did have 110% of my daily vitamin C needs, but aside from that no other mineral or vitamin exceeded 25% of my daily intake.  They do have a Protein Berry Workout drink with Whey, which basically just has 17g of protein rather than only 7g and actually has 52g of carbs (42g sugar).  Keep your $5 and save yourself the sugar rush and ensuing insulin spike.

These drinks really do not even compare to Shakeology.  What you have here is a large glass of sugar that is really not that dense in micronutrients (vitamins/minerals) and has no added ingredients like phytonutrients, adaptogens or digestive enzymes.

Shakeology is well worth the $119.99 price tag.  When you break it down, that works out to about $4.00 per day.  That’s about the cost of your average coffee drink, which is typically loaded with sugars. Despite this value, there are a couple of ways you can save some extra money on Shakeology.

Here’s what you get for $4.00 per day.

Calories – 140

Protein – 17g (chocolate)

Carbs – 17g (chocolate)

Find the Shakeology Nutrition Facts: HERE.  In addition to the evenly balanced protein/carb ratio, you get a once a day shake that meets most of your daily nutritional needs.  Remember the 110% serving of Vitamin C from Jamba Juice.  Try 300% with Shakeology.  In addition, you’ll get a proprietary super-fruit blend, which includes the acai berry, dietary enzymes and probiotics.  In short, there’s just more in Shakeology than anything else we’ve found on the market.

In our opinion, that makes Shakeology a great value at about $4.00 per day.  However, there are ways to make it an even better value.  One way to save money is to get on “Home Direct”.  You’ll see this option in our web store.  Home Direct is an auto-ship program that will ship your Shakeology to you automatically every 30 days.  That way you never run out.  People on Home Direct receive free Shipping and Handling on all their Shakeology orders.  That works out to a savings about $7.00 per order, depending on where you live.  You can cancel this order at any time.

The second way to cut your Shakeology costs is to become a Beachbody Club Member.  The Club costs about $2.99 per week.  The charges are billed quarterly in the amount of $38.98.  In addition to a wealth of nutritional information, Club Members receive a 10% discount on all products.  Club Members on Home Direct also receive free Shipping and Handling.

The third way to save is to become a Beachbody Coach.  There is a one-time fee of $39.95 and then after that, only $14.95 a month to “BE” a coach.  Many people sign up because of the discount – as a coach you get a 25% discount on all Beachbody products, including Shakeology. So Shakeology becomes $89.95 ($30 less) but when you factor in the coach fee, its $15 less every month.  The Home Direct Shipping and Handling fee waiver also applies to Coaches, so you can save quite a bit by becoming a Beachbody Coach.

At the end of the day, your fitness really depends on your nutrition.  Shakeology isn’t the only way to get your nutrition, but it is the easiest.  We are currently offering free samples, and you can find out more about that HERE.  Treat yourself to something good and try Shakeology if you haven’t already.

Please click HERE if you want information on the free sample program.

If you would like more information about Shakeology, please contact me HERE.

Adaptogens were classified by the ancient Chinese as the most effective plants to increase physical and mental capacity, reduce fatigue, improve resistance to diseases, and extend lifespan.  In particular, adaptogens help the body deal with stressful situations, whether those are mental or physical.  The reason for naming these herbs “Adaptogens” resulted from the scientific discovery, which proved their effectiveness in helping the human body to “adapt” or to “adjust” to strains and changes of daily living. By adapting to changes in the environment, mankind has survived. Scientific studies have shown that both humans and other organisms that are able to adapt best survive longer. In fact, these herbs have managed to survive harsh environments for centuries due to their unique composition of biologically active substances.

The two primary adaptogens in Shakeology are Cordyceps and Ashwagandha.  Cordyceps is a fungi that includes about 300 species and is found in Shakeology’s proprietary Super-Fruit Blend.  Ashwagandha root is the ‘ginseng’ of Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional medicine of India and improves physical energy and athletic ability, increases immunity to colds and infections and increase sexual capacity and fertility.  Ashwagandha is part of Shakeology’s propriatary Enzyme Blend.

In her presentation earlier this year in Kauai, Hawaii, Isabelle Daikeler explained the role of adaptogens as going into the system and clawing out bad things.  Basically the adaptogens are able to help the body remove toxins and by doing so overcome stressful situations.  We are all under stress in our daily lives.  Much of this stress is mental stress, which causes a variety of biologic functions in the body, including the release of cortisol.  But we also place our bodies under physical stress.  If you are doing a vigerous exercise program like P90X or Insanity, your body needs the essential nutrients contained in a product like Shakeology to deal with that stress.

Adaptogens are only one way that Shakeology heals your body.  The antioxidents and phytonutrients in Shakeology also help:

• 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

These are essential functions and it is important to make sure that your body is working at an optimum level if you want to get the most out of it.  Doing a program like P90X while eating pizza is like pouring low-grade gas into a Ferrari and expecting top performance.  It just isn’t going to happen.  Addressing your body’s essential functions is the key to any sound nutritional program.  If you want more information about Shakeology, or a free sample, please CLICK HERE.

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It is quite easy to manage diabetes when you incorporate a program for exercise in your daily routine. Such exercises have been shown to have positive effects for people who are suffering from diabetes, especially those who have low glucose levels. One example is exercise being able to channel muscle energy, convert it into glucose and then using that glucose as fuel. At the start of it, the body will just use the glucose that has been converted into glycogen from one’s muscles. Glucose is also found in your bloodstream. If you maintain a long term exercise program, it is highly likely that the levels of your blood glucose will not dip. Also, glucagon and other hormones found in your body will also be released. These hormones and glucagon work together and break down all of the liver’s stored fat and then converting such stored fat into more glucose. It is best that you engage in exercise frequently, because your body will improve. It will develop a sensitivity to insulin, as well as help you gain better control of the body’s glycemic index.

Why is the effect of exercise on glucose levels important to those with type 2 diabetes?

As previously explained, the exercise will have a great effect on your glucose levels. This is actually quite important especially for patients of type 2 diabetes. There are a lot of studies that indicate a better control of one’s glycemic index in diabetes patients, but only if they engage in regular exercise. Those who fail to establish a regular routine for exercise have results which are not as good. Thanks to exercise, you get to improve on your insulin sensitivity. This means you need to use less medicines and attain adequate control over their blood sugar levels.

Should patients with type 2 diabetes exercise more often or differently than otherwise healthy people?

There are, of course, people who become at risk for hypoglycemia due to the combined effects of their diabetes and engaging in high stress exercise. This happens during exercise and after it, too. If you think about it though, people can also be at risk for hyperglycemia simply for having poor control over their diabetes. Therefore, the leaders in this field recommend engaging in moderate exercise for a minimum of 2 hours and 30 minutes, or 90 minutes if they want to do vigorous exercise.

What type of exercise is best for type 2 diabetes patients?

In light of this, the frequency of the routine is more important that the kinds of exercise one engages in. There are many researches wherein an abundance of benefits result from both weight training as well as aerobic activity.

When should patients be discouraged from exercising?

Some patients have a higher risk of developing injuries from the stress of an intense exercise program. Such patients include those with higher cardiovascular risk, those over the age of 35, and those leading sedentary lifestyles. These patients should be thoroughly evaluated before beginning a new exercise program. Patients with severely low blood sugar levels should wait until their condition improves.

About the Author – Su Rollins writes for http://www.hypoglycemicdiet.org best diet for hypoglycemia, her personal hobby blog focused on tips to prevent and cure hypoglycemia using the right diet and nutrition.

In this first video, Isabelle talks about how her personal journey to overcome illness and restore her own immune system lead her to create Shakeology.

Isabelle wasn’t just concerned about her own well being. As it turns out, Carl hates vegetables. Don’t ask me to explain it, but the man just won’t eat them. Shakeology was, in part, created to satisfy Carl’s daily nutritional requirements.

You may notice that Isabelle is pregnant in these videos. Isabelle and Carl were blessed with Danny, who is probably the cutest kid (next to mine) that I’ve ever seen. The Shakeology FAQ’s state that the product should only be taken with the advice and consent of a doctor, so please consult your physican if you are interested in taking Shakeology while pregnant or nursing.  If you are interested in a free sample of Shakeology, please contact me HERE.

MonaVie is probably the most popular product incorporating Acai Berries.  Here’s a little comparison of how Shakeology stacks up to MonaVie.  The point of this post is not to discredit MonaVie in anyway.  I’m sure it is a fine product and anything that furthers the health and wellness of this Country is good by me.  I do think the comparision is important because you get a lot more ban for your buck with Shakeology.  Shakeology is more than a shot full of valuable anti-oxident vitamins.  It is a 140 calorie (with water) meal replacement shake that has an evenly balanced blend of carbs and protein plus essential amino acids, phytonutrients, probiotics and digestive enzymes.

We are currently running a promotion offering free samples of Shakeology.  Click here for more information on that promotion.

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So, what’s in Shakeology anyway?  We know it has the highest quality ingredients, including:

•    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

But really, what’s in Shakeology?  The purpose of this series is to break down the ingredients in Shakeology and talk about the role each one plays in your nutrition.

Today, we start with the macronutrient protein.  Shakeology has protein in it. I know this is major news to you.  Greenberry contains 15g of protein and Chocolate contains 17g.  The form of protein is what I’d like to discuss.  Shakeology contains whey isolate.

Whey is a dairy based form of protein.  It comes from cheese production.  For many years it was considered a waste product and discarded, but we’ve now come to use it as one of the most common forms of protein powder.

There are really three kinds of whey protein powders: (1) concentrate; (2) isolate; and (3) hydrolysate.  Whey concentrate is the most commonly used form of whey because it is less expensive to produce than the other forms.  Concentrate is good because it is less processed, but it contains less protein.  Concentrate contains some fat and lactose, so people with dairy allergies probably want to steer clear of whey concentrate.  Whey isolate, the form used in Shakeology, contains much less lactose due to the processing it undergoes.  Isolate is also 90 to 94% pure protein, giving it additional benefits when compared to concentrate.  The final form of whey protein is hydrolysate.  This is a predigested form of whey that is relatively free of potential allergens.  It is also extremely expensive.  Given the minor benefits of hydrolysate, the cost rarely justifies its use.

So there you have it, the skinny on Shakeology and whey isolate.  As you can see, Beachbody could have cut corners and used concentrate, but instead chose to use whey isolate as its form of protein.  If you would like more information on Shakeology including a free sample contact me HERE.