My Healthiest Meal of the Day

For a while I've been thinking about how although I eat pretty healthy, I just feel like I do not get enough veggies and other nutrients into my diet. The meal replacement shake from Beachbody is great, but I thought it would be great if there was something like a shake that had a ton of great stuff in it. Well Beachbody has recently come out with Shakeology. I've been reading with much interest the comments of those who were part of the trial group, and those who have gotten theirs already. The overall consensus is that this is a great product and one that is making them feel that they have more energy. Even Chalene in her chat, while making it known she doesn't have to promote the products, nor make money from Shakeology, fully endorsed it as an incredible product that she was using every day. You might ask what is so great about it?

How It Works*
This 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

As someone who has been sick too much the past year, and who knows I do not get enough of these nutrients even though I eat relatively healthy, I am going to give this a try. Yes, it seems to be on the expensive side, ($120 for customers, $90 for coaches) but when you consider the fact that it breaks down to $3.50 per serving as a coach and you could replace a meal for that amount, it isn't that bad.

How much would you be willing to pay to have your "Healthiest Meal of the Day"? From reading the ingredients I know there is no way a meal of chicken and veggies is going to match this. So do I think it is the end all cure all? Definitely not. Do I think it is healthier than my typical meal of chicken and veggies? Yes, I do.

For more on what is in it check out http://www.milliondollarbody.com/shakeology/science.htm

And see what you would have to eat to be the equivalent of this shake.

If you need any further information, please let me know. I am truly excited about how this is going to positively impact my health. More energy, greater regularity, better overall health, etc.