Chocolate Chai ShakeO

Why I refuse to use the word superfood... GAH! It has no meaning because it's not regulated which means it can be found on basically any product. Too bad, right?! Woah! Before you start jumping to conclusions superfoods are suppose to have the meaning that they are nutrient dense and low in calories. BUT the problem is that the word is abused (similar to the word 'natural' - it's another word that you should be aware of when you are shopping). So why in the world would I ever be interested in Shakeology which is marketed as a superfood? Well, before Shakeology I had been drinking plain old protein shakes so I already had an interest in a shake/drink of the day (especially after a workout - it was easy and convenient for my to literally shake up some protein right after my workouts). I had heard about this Shakeology but had assumed for the longest time that it was 'just protein'. But eventually I decided to look into it a bit more. It turns out that it is more than protein. There were tons of natural whole foods (and extracts) from all over the world in it which happen to be superfoods. Of course, the amounts are proprietary and it's unfortunate because in science it's important to use enough of an ingredient to see the benefit. Having said that, Harvard grads were part of development process and tweaked the formulation several times before being satisfied with the final results (it took years to develop the product). So then, I thought 'so what?'. The 'so what' means that I would be getting my vitamins and minerals from as much of a natural source as possible without consuming food itself. Our bodies are able to use them more efficiently compared to synthetic versions. So, why not just eat food and get it all from food? Well, getting all of the vitamins and minerals we need from food alone increases our calorie intake and that means we have to be moving a lot more. It also mean that we would need to be purchasing a whole heck of a lot more fruits and veggies (you would be surprised). So, how about all the other 'natural' shakes on the market...why did I choose Shakeology? I chose the belief behind Shakeology (and learned about ingredients that it didn't have as well as the ingredients it did have), the company and the group of ladies I now call my friends. I was never told rubbish about Shakeology like I had heard so many other companies do (lose weight by drinking this shake or drop 10 lbs in 10 days - I am sure you've all heard that in the past). Sure, maybe you've heard someone say this about Shakeology and it's unfortunate if you did because that's not what it is or what the company is about. And whoever may have told you this has missed the point. The company is about helping people to live a healthier life by adding in exercise into a daily routine and learning to properly meal plan for the day with whole foods. The weight loss is a result of exercise and eating better and that's what works. The Shakeology will help you by providing you with your nutrients so you don't start craving a few days into your new workout and healthy eating routine. This tasty drink is made using Chocolate Chai tea base instead of using plain old water. It has definitely become one of my favs and I can't wait to try it with a pumpkin spice tea blend.