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Shakeology for breakfast… Why???

Guys! I was making my Shakeology this morning for breakfast and as I was blending it I was rattling off in my head all the reasons why I love this {Miracle} shake. And I don’t use the word {Miracle} lightly. LOL. But in all seriousness, Shakeology has completely changed the way I do breakfast and so much more. There is SO much I love about Shakeology and I just wanted to share with those who are struggling to find the IDEAL breakfast solution.

How many of you skip breakfast more often than not because you are running out the door trying to get your kids off to school and then yourself to work. You allow yourself enough time in the mornings to make breakfast for the kiddos, because let’s face it, your kids HAVE to eat, and then you grab a cup of coffee for yourself and out the door you go. But what about YOU???

Your kids have full bellies and are off to school and you even managed to get yourself to work on time. SCORE! Or so you think… until you realize that it is 9:30 am and you have been up for 3+ hours and have put nothing of nutritional value in to your body. Unless you are counting the cup of coffee you managed to choke down on the car ride to school.

SO BAD FOR YOU!!! We all know this right? But knowing that something is bad for us doesn’t make it any easier for us to change what we are doing, especially when we feel like we can’t possibly add anything else to our plates.

 Let’s talk about WHY you should never skip breakfast…

Lack of Energy- Without putting healthy calories in your body for energy within an hour of waking, your body may not have enough energy to perform daily functions. Your body then begins to use energy stored as glucose from your tissues. This in turn will cause you to feel tired and lethargic. “Mid-morning slump” much???

Increased Hunger- Well this is a no-brainer!!! If you don’t eat, you will probably get hungry ;-). The longer you wait, the more hungry you get. And the more hungry you get, the more likely you are to reach for that unhealthy snack. It’s kinda like the book “If you Give a Mouse a Cookie”… Right??

Drop in Metabolism– Your body is designed to survive no matter what is thrown at it. If you stop eating, or don’t eat for hours at a time your metabolism slows down to conserve energy. So if you skip breakfast and then eat a large lunch (because likely you will be starving by then), the food that you do eventually take in is not burned off at an efficient rate.

Now that we know WHY skipping breakfast is {BAD NEWS}… WHAT can you do you do about it?

EAT BREAKFAST!!

I know… It’s not as easy as it sounds. Making sure that you eat a healthy, well balanced, breakfast every morning means extra time, planning, preparation… Whoa… Hold up! That’s too much!

I know! I feel the same way 😉

Insert SHAKEOLOGY in to your diet here! I did, and I drink it everyday!!!!!

What is Shakeology???

Shakeology is the most delicious, nutrient-dense, superfood-packed protein shake on the planet. It’s made with the healthy stuff you should be eating every day, but typically don’t. Shakeology is the perfect combination of proteins, phytonutrients, antioxidants, enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics. Plus, it also contains many rare ingredients, including adaptogens, camu-camu, and maca root—things we can’t get from an ordinary diet. So whether you use Shakeology for weight loss, or drink it to optimize your health, this powerful and delicious shake is “Your Daily Dose of Dense Nutrition”.

To simplify… Shakeology is:

• A Daily Dose of Dense Nutrition
• A world of superfoods in every glass
• Nature in a bag
• Nutrition simplified

So… What ARE superfoods?

Superfoods are what we call the most incredibly healthy foods on our planet. These foods are low in calories, high in nutrients, and go beyond meeting basic nutritional needs. Instead, they have high concentrations of multiple nutrients that work together to support the immune system and help fight aging.

 

What can Shakeology do for you?

– Improve digestion and regularity

– Reduce cravings

– Weight loss

– Increase energy and stamina

– Increase mental alertness

– Lose pounds and inches

– Reduce free radical damage and risk for degenerative diseases

– Lower cholesterol on average by 30%

– Develop healthier skin, hair, and nails

 

Why do we need Shakeology?

Let’s face it, the American diet is terrible. Rarely do any of us eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables; instead, we reach for what’s quick and easy—packaged food and fast food—which have been so over processed that their nutrients have long been destroyed. The reality is, we’re running our bodies on empty. And like a car, we need fuel to go. Good fuel. Not empty-calorie junk. When you start thinking of food as fuel, you immediately realize how important Shakeology is in your daily diet. Because Shakeology is packed with the world’s most potent, nutritious, and delicious ingredients, it’s the quickest and easiest way to eat healthy, stay satisfied, and live a healthy life.

Shakeology’s proprietary blend of digestive enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics helps your body eliminate toxins that have built up over the years due to eating bad food. And its 100% whole-food ingredients fuel your body with essential vitamins, minerals, proteins, and nutrients that the average diet lacks.

Here’s the bottom line: If you want to live healthy, you’ve got to eat healthy—and Shakeology is the easiest and most affordable way. That’s because Shakeology is NUTRITION SIMPLIFIED.

Vitamins and Minerals

Shakeology is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. 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.

All Shakeology formulas have vitamins and minerals that come from whole foods listed on the label. And why is that important? Because vitamins and minerals delivered through whole foods are more easily assimilated and recognized by the body than ones derived from isolates.

Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, and Greenberry Shakeology are fortified with added vitamins and mineral isolates, which are listed in the Supplement Facts, and you see them listed as Vitamins A, C, D, etc. In our vegan formulations, there’s a multitude of vitamins and minerals, but because they’re derived exclusively from whole foods, and not fortified with controlled levels of vitamin and mineral isolates, these amounts will vary naturally.

Think of it like this: Four oranges from the same tree will have different levels of vitamin C. For this reason, we are not legally able to specify vitamin and mineral amounts on the vegan Shakeology labels. Some people favor vitamins and minerals coming only from whole foods, while others believe that their bodies need extra vitamin and mineral fortification. One is not better than the other; the choice of what to consume is up to you and what you feel your body needs.

 

Shakeology is more than just a shake.

There are so many incredibly healthy and delicious things you can make with this potent powder—such as pudding, pies, granola bars, and more. And because of its high protein content and other energy-supporting ingredients, Shakeology makes a perfect pre-workout or recovery drink as well.

How much does Shakeology cost and is it worth it?

Shakeology simplifies nutrition and makes good “cents.” Shakeology costs just over $4 per serving for high-quality antioxidants, powerful vitamins and minerals, more than 70 superfoods, super-greens/phytonutrients, crucial proteins, essential amino acids, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, good carbs, and low fat. If you purchased each ingredient separately, it would cost more than $700. So while Shakeology might seem expensive at first, really there’s no way you can eat healthier and spend less. Many have tried; none have succeeded. That’s why Shakeology makes sense out of cents.

 

 

How to prepare Shakeology:

It’s super-simple, actually. Since Shakeology quickly dissolves when added to any liquid, you can easily prepare it in a shaker cup. Or if you’re craving the consistency of a smoothie, use a blender and toss in some ice. But all you do is mix 1 scoop of Shakeology with 8 to 12 oz. of water, milk, or a milk alternative (almond milk, rice milk, or coconut water), ice, and either shake or blend—then enjoy! And if your taste buds are feeling a little adventurous, check out the array of recipes at shakeology.com.

 

What’s in SHAKEOLOGY and How Does it Benefit You?

To learn more about Shakeology or to start experiencing the life changing effects just like I did, check out my Shakeology website http://www.shakeology.com/ginadephillips