What is Shakeology?
Shakeology is a whole foods superfoods shake that can be a meal/snack replacement. I researched it for months before I would try it....ha! It is literally all food. The ingredients are things like wheat grass, quinoa, spinach, chia seeds, macha, cocoa (for chocolate 😊 ), and acai berries. Loaded with probiotics, prebiotics, veggies, fruits. Nothing synthetic, all real. One of the main reasons I was looking for a good protein/whole foods help was because I was taking a multivitamin and learning how little your body actually absorbs from synthetic sources. I wanted something concentrated in vitamins and minerals that was whole foods. I have also been very irregular and was taking probiotics (again pill form) and wanted something better for me. With the thyroid cancer three times now and now in another concerning stage, I struggle with a lot of issues. It's been game changer for me! I started drinking Shakeology and within a week was finally regular (sorry-TMI-but it's one of the biggest benefits for most females!) This was even during my radiation and crazy diet they made me on it fro that. I also felt better late afternoon when I would normally crash from coffee bc my body was fed by real nutrients that it needed to get through everything in the day. Our body's cells are craving this nutrition help that our foods these days just don't provide. I try to get my nutrients from my food I eat, but reality is not every day is going to be full of everything I need depending on the variety I eat that day plus the soil and foods we get now aren't like they used t be sadly. It's equivalent to 6 salads even. It's helped with bloating, tiredness, weight gain, I've stopped all vitamins. So, shakeology is my go-to to fill in those gaps. I drink it post workout on most days and for breakfast other days of the week. Many people love it for a quick smoothie in the morning on the way to work or a fast lunch. You would put it in the day where it would be best for you and your schedule. It's not a "weight loss" shake...it's nutrition made simple.
Shakeology is Natural
When I selected Shakeology , I compared all the products out there to Shakeology. Shakeology is gluten free and has been tested extensively to ensure it is 100% gluten free. This means Shakeology should be fine for people with celiac disease, and people on gluten-free diets. From my research, this is a HUGE bonus with Shakeology vs. Body By Vi and even other competing supplements and shakes.
No Refined Sugars
Next I wanted to make sure it tasted good without feeding my body unnecessary refined sugars that would cause all sorts of other issues like yeast overgrowth, candida, and more nasty things to fester in my body! Shakeology has no refined sugars. They use the natural sweetening actions of the fruits and veggies that are included, and they add a little bit of Stevia in for taste. That’s it!
No Soy Protein
Not all protein is created equal folks. As more and more research is being done on soy, the harm that soy can do is being documented in spades. I’m not going to go into all the details here, but next time you start taking a soy protein, you should really do your research to find all the risks like breast cancer, gout, thyroid disease, and soy allergies. To make things worse, nearly all soybeans today are GMO (genetically modified) and likely made my Monsanto. I’m sure you’ve heard of them. The good news is Shakeology said no to soy and uses whey protein isolate, which is 90% pure protein. Remember the word “isolate” because this is very important. What makes it “isolate” is the removal of fat. Animal fat is where you find toxins, and Shakeology removes the fat. Shakeology is also jam packed with digestive enzymes, including lactase. Lactase is the breakdown of lactose. That is why lactose intolerant folks love Shakeology.
A personal testimony from me!
January 16, 2016: "Ok guys this just BLOWS me away!! You hear me talk about how Shakeology has completely changed my life. Well here's some more solid proof just in case you need some more. You know how I've openly been sharing my journey. I've shared that normal TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) for normal people is 1-5 or so. Mine has to be suppressed to under 1, because the higher it is, the better chance for cancer growth. Too low messes with your heart. Ok so there's that. In order to receive my radiation I had to stop all meds so that my levels would get over 30! That in itself is crazy high. Well my body decided to almost triple that. When I did my bloodwork I was at an 85!!! Ok so that is almost 90 TIMES where I should be!! The doctors and nurses were blown away I was able to function with my levels so high little alone workout.
Well two weeks ago I had to stop eating ALL iodine which is basically in EVERYTHING. The doctors told me to expect a 10-15 pound weight gain. I've been living off basically veggies. Well the top picture was when I stopped my Shakeology cause of my diet. Do you see I was starting to get abs and I was literally power lifting just last week! With my levels being 85!! So when people say they have thyroid issues, well that doesn't come anywhere near this. Fast forward two weeks...bottom left...I look 4 months pregnant. I am so bloated and swollen all over. I'm still at the same levels. I can't even walk to the bathroom without being out of breath currently. It's insane!
Today I get to start back on my Shakeology!!! Do you see what it did for me?!?! I mean seriously, it's GAME CHANGER!! HELLO!!! If this isn't proof I don't know what is!! Cause docs already said radiation won't cause this kind of swelling. It would mainly be on my face and neck. This is REAL whole food! Believe me I take my health VERY seriously and have done my research! So what are you waiting for?"
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