Superfoods

Spotlight on Shakeology Ingredients:Yacon Root

Posted by on December 21, 2011 at 1:14 am

In keeping with our previous theme of “rooting” out what sets Shakeology® apart from the competition, today’s ingredient spotlight focuses on the uniquely sweet and nutritious yacon root! The country of Peru is not only our source for the maca root found in Shakeology (see previous Ingredient Spotlight); it’s also where we get another of [...]

Spotlight on Shakeology Ingredients:Maca Root

Posted by on November 29, 2011 at 11:37 pm

We will be featuring regular, detailed spotlights on the ingredients that qualify Shakeology® as the Healthiest Meal of the Day®. By now, hopefully you are “in the know” about this incredible, nutrient-dense shake comprised of some of the most amazing, healthy, and potent superfoods on the planet. But which one led Shakeology co-creator Darin Olien [...]

Shakeology Superfoods: Reishi Mushroom, Maitake Mushroom and Cordyceps

Posted by on September 4, 2011 at 8:43 pm

Superfoods For Optimum Health! Reishi Mushroom, Maitake Mushroom and Cordyceps are just three of the many beneficial ingredients in Shakeology’s Anti-Oxidant Super-Fruit Blend and Proprietary Adaptogen Herb Blend. Reishi (or Lingzhi) mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) is one of the most versatile medicinal mushrooms. It has long been used in Asia as an energy tonic to promote [...]

Shakeology Can Help Prevent Diabetes and Heart Disease

Posted by on August 29, 2011 at 11:48 pm

“Take control, thrive, live and let the body heal! Eating whole, healthy plant based foods daily is the first step to success.” – Darin Olien, co-creator of Shakeology If you eat the standard western diet that most people eat in the modern world, it’s quite likely you will develop pre-diabetes, diabetes and heart disease. Carbohydrate [...]

Shakeology Superfood Ingredients: Maca Root Powder

Posted by on August 2, 2011 at 12:13 am

Maca is a superfood Peruvian root powder that is used to increase strength and vitality. It contains iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and iodine. Iodine is necessary for the healthy functioning of the thyroid which is essential to maintaining metabolism and preventing the accumulation of body fat. This powerful food is also a libido stimulant! Maca [...]