I Love, Love, Love it!! Anyone else?
Thanks for sharing your kind words and information on Shakeology. My kids drink it too! I was too afraid to post that they do because I thought I may be lashed at for it. I have a few friends who drink it while nursing instead of taking prenatal vitamins becasue of all it has in it. I believe there is nothing like it on the market.
Quoting militarygirl83:My doctor has pre-approved use of Shakeology with my pregnancy and while breastfeeding. My 2 yr old and 4 yr old son drink shakeology daily, but on a much lower scale than what I drink it. If they consumed the same amount as I do they would have diarreah only because it is nutrient dense with the good bacteria and its an over load on their little systems. I know tons of women on it pregnant and who are nursing.
I see where you were going with the "real food" claim. I think that is fantastic that you can get all your vitamins and nutrients from eating so healthy. I can not and that is why I chose to do Shakeology. It IS the healthiest meal I was having. No you can not live 100% off Shakeology. You need more calories, proteins, etc to live healthy. But for weightloss, fighting disease, and getting your health back on track...it is the healthiest made meal replacement shake on the market.
Yes, 100 doctors and I believe more are starting to back up Shakeology and its claims. Its not just a doctor saying "yeah, its great nutrition", its doctors that specialize in gastric bypass, diabetes, nutrition, cancer, etc. They have used and recommend their clients use it as a form of recovery (they gain no profits from its use or by giving recommendations, they just know the product works). My mom is a type 2 diabetic and its literally the only product she has used that is changing her life. Its low on the glycemic index and its gleuten free. For some, that means the world when it comes to healthy weighloss. To me, thats not a big deal or a great selling point. Other things about it are what keep me addicted. I will forever be a lifetime user. No it makes no claims to "cure" anything, but tons of success stories are surfacing about how it has reversed diabetes, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, depression, anxiety, emotional eating, etc. The list can go on and on.
Anyway I dont like arguing facts, I can also see how your approach was taken as an attack. Everyone has the right to have a difference of opinion and I appreciate yours. The notes and warnings are on the bag as it is against the law to not have it posted. Once you consult a physician, nutritionalist, etc you would hear for yourself that its ok for you to have pregnant, nursing and my children also drink it on a much smaller scale. There are no harmful chemicals or anything that will cause long term disease as the product is made of only the best natural resources. The process to make it a powder is also under supervision to make sure it is done in a way that does not destroy the integrity of the ingredients anymore than it has to (we are also informed not to heat shakeology as that will damage its nutritous quality...same goes for vegetables). One reason we dont have a vanilla flavor. To make vanilla it has to undergo a chemical change and have un-natural additives to gain that flavor.
http://cdn.trek2befit.com/downloads/Shakeology%20Ingredients.pdf
I can get 1000 doctors who claim that aspartame is healthy for diabetics. Probably the same number who claim that a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a safe car to be in during a car accident. Doctors don't study nutrition (or automobile safety), and their personal opinions on the subject are irrelevant. Just because someone who says something has a doctorate in medicine doesn't mean they're not selling something, making it up, or unquestioningly believing what they're told by someone else.
I didn't attack you about it --I attacked the claim that it's real food. Which it is not.
'Whole food processed' is a meaningless term, not the least because it's either whole or it's processed, because it can't be both. The whole label is covered in meaningless terms (and false claims --like 'no refined sugars' as if fructose is a plant that grows as a powder or a syrup). It also includes this statement, which is designed to stop them being fined for lying outright:
"*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
And then, in the teeny print, it reads:
"NOTE: Although highly nutritious, Shakeology does not meet all of your daily dietary needs and should not be the only meal you consume throughout any given day.
WARNING: Consult with a healthcare professional if pregnant, breast feeding, or if you have any other unique or special needs. Keep out of reach of children."
Your argument (about your personal experience with it) is not related to whether or not this product is real food, either.
I'm not trying to talk you out of your personal experience, or even stop you from paying what it costs to use it. I'm only refuting your claim (and their claim) that it's real food. It might be made out of things that used to be real food, but they are no longer. They are not highly-refined, processed food products, designed mostly to increase shelf life.
Quoting StephanieR326:Thanks for sharing your kind words and information on Shakeology. My kids drink it too! I was too afraid to post that they do because I thought I may be lashed at for it. I have a few friends who drink it while nursing instead of taking prenatal vitamins becasue of all it has in it. I believe there is nothing like it on the market.
Quoting militarygirl83:My doctor has pre-approved use of Shakeology with my pregnancy and while breastfeeding. My 2 yr old and 4 yr old son drink shakeology daily, but on a much lower scale than what I drink it. If they consumed the same amount as I do they would have diarreah only because it is nutrient dense with the good bacteria and its an over load on their little systems. I know tons of women on it pregnant and who are nursing.
I see where you were going with the "real food" claim. I think that is fantastic that you can get all your vitamins and nutrients from eating so healthy. I can not and that is why I chose to do Shakeology. It IS the healthiest meal I was having. No you can not live 100% off Shakeology. You need more calories, proteins, etc to live healthy. But for weightloss, fighting disease, and getting your health back on track...it is the healthiest made meal replacement shake on the market.
Yes, 100 doctors and I believe more are starting to back up Shakeology and its claims. Its not just a doctor saying "yeah, its great nutrition", its doctors that specialize in gastric bypass, diabetes, nutrition, cancer, etc. They have used and recommend their clients use it as a form of recovery (they gain no profits from its use or by giving recommendations, they just know the product works). My mom is a type 2 diabetic and its literally the only product she has used that is changing her life. Its low on the glycemic index and its gleuten free. For some, that means the world when it comes to healthy weighloss. To me, thats not a big deal or a great selling point. Other things about it are what keep me addicted. I will forever be a lifetime user. No it makes no claims to "cure" anything, but tons of success stories are surfacing about how it has reversed diabetes, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, depression, anxiety, emotional eating, etc. The list can go on and on.
Anyway I dont like arguing facts, I can also see how your approach was taken as an attack. Everyone has the right to have a difference of opinion and I appreciate yours. The notes and warnings are on the bag as it is against the law to not have it posted. Once you consult a physician, nutritionalist, etc you would hear for yourself that its ok for you to have pregnant, nursing and my children also drink it on a much smaller scale. There are no harmful chemicals or anything that will cause long term disease as the product is made of only the best natural resources. The process to make it a powder is also under supervision to make sure it is done in a way that does not destroy the integrity of the ingredients anymore than it has to (we are also informed not to heat shakeology as that will damage its nutritous quality...same goes for vegetables). One reason we dont have a vanilla flavor. To make vanilla it has to undergo a chemical change and have un-natural additives to gain that flavor.
http://cdn.trek2befit.com/downloads/Shakeology%20Ingredients.pdf
I can get 1000 doctors who claim that aspartame is healthy for diabetics. Probably the same number who claim that a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a safe car to be in during a car accident. Doctors don't study nutrition (or automobile safety), and their personal opinions on the subject are irrelevant. Just because someone who says something has a doctorate in medicine doesn't mean they're not selling something, making it up, or unquestioningly believing what they're told by someone else.
I didn't attack you about it --I attacked the claim that it's real food. Which it is not.
'Whole food processed' is a meaningless term, not the least because it's either whole or it's processed, because it can't be both. The whole label is covered in meaningless terms (and false claims --like 'no refined sugars' as if fructose is a plant that grows as a powder or a syrup). It also includes this statement, which is designed to stop them being fined for lying outright:
"*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
And then, in the teeny print, it reads:
"NOTE: Although highly nutritious, Shakeology does not meet all of your daily dietary needs and should not be the only meal you consume throughout any given day.
WARNING: Consult with a healthcare professional if pregnant, breast feeding, or if you have any other unique or special needs. Keep out of reach of children."
Your argument (about your personal experience with it) is not related to whether or not this product is real food, either.
I'm not trying to talk you out of your personal experience, or even stop you from paying what it costs to use it. I'm only refuting your claim (and their claim) that it's real food. It might be made out of things that used to be real food, but they are no longer. They are not highly-refined, processed food products, designed mostly to increase shelf life.
As I said: I'm not trying to change your mind or suggest you should do anything you're not already doing. But the facts, in your claim, don't hold up.
It is legal, actually, to avoid putting that disclaimer on the package: by having the FDA evaluate the science behind the claims.
The flavour I quoted all the ingredients from is has 'natural vanilla flavour' added.
Quoting militarygirl83:My doctor has pre-approved use of Shakeology with my pregnancy and while breastfeeding. My 2 yr old and 4 yr old son drink shakeology daily, but on a much lower scale than what I drink it. If they consumed the same amount as I do they would have diarreah only because it is nutrient dense with the good bacteria and its an over load on their little systems. I know tons of women on it pregnant and who are nursing.
I see where you were going with the "real food" claim. I think that is fantastic that you can get all your vitamins and nutrients from eating so healthy. I can not and that is why I chose to do Shakeology. It IS the healthiest meal I was having. No you can not live 100% off Shakeology. You need more calories, proteins, etc to live healthy. But for weightloss, fighting disease, and getting your health back on track...it is the healthiest made meal replacement shake on the market.
Yes, 100 doctors and I believe more are starting to back up Shakeology and its claims. Its not just a doctor saying "yeah, its great nutrition", its doctors that specialize in gastric bypass, diabetes, nutrition, cancer, etc. They have used and recommend their clients use it as a form of recovery (they gain no profits from its use or by giving recommendations, they just know the product works). My mom is a type 2 diabetic and its literally the only product she has used that is changing her life. Its low on the glycemic index and its gleuten free. For some, that means the world when it comes to healthy weighloss. To me, thats not a big deal or a great selling point. Other things about it are what keep me addicted. I will forever be a lifetime user. No it makes no claims to "cure" anything, but tons of success stories are surfacing about how it has reversed diabetes, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, depression, anxiety, emotional eating, etc. The list can go on and on.
Anyway I dont like arguing facts, I can also see how your approach was taken as an attack. Everyone has the right to have a difference of opinion and I appreciate yours. The notes and warnings are on the bag as it is against the law to not have it posted. Once you consult a physician, nutritionalist, etc you would hear for yourself that its ok for you to have pregnant, nursing and my children also drink it on a much smaller scale. There are no harmful chemicals or anything that will cause long term disease as the product is made of only the best natural resources. The process to make it a powder is also under supervision to make sure it is done in a way that does not destroy the integrity of the ingredients anymore than it has to (we are also informed not to heat shakeology as that will damage its nutritous quality...same goes for vegetables). One reason we dont have a vanilla flavor. To make vanilla it has to undergo a chemical change and have un-natural additives to gain that flavor.
I can get 1000 doctors who claim that aspartame is healthy for diabetics. Probably the same number who claim that a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a safe car to be in during a car accident. Doctors don't study nutrition (or automobile safety), and their personal opinions on the subject are irrelevant. Just because someone who says something has a doctorate in medicine doesn't mean they're not selling something, making it up, or unquestioningly believing what they're told by someone else.
I didn't attack you about it --I attacked the claim that it's real food. Which it is not.
'Whole food processed' is a meaningless term, not the least because it's either whole or it's processed, because it can't be both. The whole label is covered in meaningless terms (and false claims --like 'no refined sugars' as if fructose is a plant that grows as a powder or a syrup). It also includes this statement, which is designed to stop them being fined for lying outright:
"*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
And then, in the teeny print, it reads:
"NOTE: Although highly nutritious, Shakeology does not meet all of your daily dietary needs and should not be the only meal you consume throughout any given day.
WARNING: Consult with a healthcare professional if pregnant, breast feeding, or if you have any other unique or special needs. Keep out of reach of children."
Your argument (about your personal experience with it) is not related to whether or not this product is real food, either.
I'm not trying to talk you out of your personal experience, or even stop you from paying what it costs to use it. I'm only refuting your claim (and their claim) that it's real food. It might be made out of things that used to be real food, but they are no longer. They are not highly-refined, processed food products, designed mostly to increase shelf life.
I have never tried it. I think it is awesome that you've had a lot of success with it! But for me, I've had a lot of success with just eating regular old fruits and veggies throughout the day... and you know my story already. I've had a lot of success just from hard work and healthy eating, so I am sticking with that. But I know others have really had luck with this product. It's just not for me.
My 'go to' Shakeology recipes are chocolate shakeo, handful of ice, and strawberries...Blend and YUM!
I started to mix it up with Tropical and I did pomagranite juice, ice, and raspberries. It is GOOD!
Quoting nancym3:
I will admit that I was very skeptical at first. My sister and bil are huge health nuts and she was the one who told me about shakeolgy. I had digestive problems (bathroom wise) and I have them no more after a week or so of Shakeolgy! I've been drinking them for over a month now! We should share of diff recipes!
Quoting StephanieR326:Thanks for sharing your kind words and information on Shakeology. My kids drink it too! I was too afraid to post that they do because I thought I may be lashed at for it. I have a few friends who drink it while nursing instead of taking prenatal vitamins becasue of all it has in it. I believe there is nothing like it on the market.
Quoting militarygirl83:My doctor has pre-approved use of Shakeology with my pregnancy and while breastfeeding. My 2 yr old and 4 yr old son drink shakeology daily, but on a much lower scale than what I drink it. If they consumed the same amount as I do they would have diarreah only because it is nutrient dense with the good bacteria and its an over load on their little systems. I know tons of women on it pregnant and who are nursing.
I see where you were going with the "real food" claim. I think that is fantastic that you can get all your vitamins and nutrients from eating so healthy. I can not and that is why I chose to do Shakeology. It IS the healthiest meal I was having. No you can not live 100% off Shakeology. You need more calories, proteins, etc to live healthy. But for weightloss, fighting disease, and getting your health back on track...it is the healthiest made meal replacement shake on the market.
Yes, 100 doctors and I believe more are starting to back up Shakeology and its claims. Its not just a doctor saying "yeah, its great nutrition", its doctors that specialize in gastric bypass, diabetes, nutrition, cancer, etc. They have used and recommend their clients use it as a form of recovery (they gain no profits from its use or by giving recommendations, they just know the product works). My mom is a type 2 diabetic and its literally the only product she has used that is changing her life. Its low on the glycemic index and its gleuten free. For some, that means the world when it comes to healthy weighloss. To me, thats not a big deal or a great selling point. Other things about it are what keep me addicted. I will forever be a lifetime user. No it makes no claims to "cure" anything, but tons of success stories are surfacing about how it has reversed diabetes, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, depression, anxiety, emotional eating, etc. The list can go on and on.
Anyway I dont like arguing facts, I can also see how your approach was taken as an attack. Everyone has the right to have a difference of opinion and I appreciate yours. The notes and warnings are on the bag as it is against the law to not have it posted. Once you consult a physician, nutritionalist, etc you would hear for yourself that its ok for you to have pregnant, nursing and my children also drink it on a much smaller scale. There are no harmful chemicals or anything that will cause long term disease as the product is made of only the best natural resources. The process to make it a powder is also under supervision to make sure it is done in a way that does not destroy the integrity of the ingredients anymore than it has to (we are also informed not to heat shakeology as that will damage its nutritous quality...same goes for vegetables). One reason we dont have a vanilla flavor. To make vanilla it has to undergo a chemical change and have un-natural additives to gain that flavor.
http://cdn.trek2befit.com/downloads/Shakeology%20Ingredients.pdf
I can get 1000 doctors who claim that aspartame is healthy for diabetics. Probably the same number who claim that a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a safe car to be in during a car accident. Doctors don't study nutrition (or automobile safety), and their personal opinions on the subject are irrelevant. Just because someone who says something has a doctorate in medicine doesn't mean they're not selling something, making it up, or unquestioningly believing what they're told by someone else.
I didn't attack you about it --I attacked the claim that it's real food. Which it is not.
'Whole food processed' is a meaningless term, not the least because it's either whole or it's processed, because it can't be both. The whole label is covered in meaningless terms (and false claims --like 'no refined sugars' as if fructose is a plant that grows as a powder or a syrup). It also includes this statement, which is designed to stop them being fined for lying outright:
"*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
And then, in the teeny print, it reads:
"NOTE: Although highly nutritious, Shakeology does not meet all of your daily dietary needs and should not be the only meal you consume throughout any given day.
WARNING: Consult with a healthcare professional if pregnant, breast feeding, or if you have any other unique or special needs. Keep out of reach of children."
Your argument (about your personal experience with it) is not related to whether or not this product is real food, either.
I'm not trying to talk you out of your personal experience, or even stop you from paying what it costs to use it. I'm only refuting your claim (and their claim) that it's real food. It might be made out of things that used to be real food, but they are no longer. They are not highly-refined, processed food products, designed mostly to increase shelf life.
Vanilla?
If the shake you’re considering is vanilla, how do they achieve vanilla flavoring? Our research indicates that it is impossible for the superfoods, adaptogen herbs, anti-oxidants, phytonutrients and digestive enzymes to co-exist and taste good in a vanilla flavor, unless the vanilla flavor is achieved chemically and artificially. (It’s the “dirty little secret” of the flavoring industry even though labeling guidelines still allow this artificial flavoring to be called “natural vanilla flavoring”) Other companies are willing to use that labeling loophole for their benefit. But not Shakeology.
So here’s the question; are you drinking the shake so you can enjoy vanilla, or so you can get the incredible health benefits from a shake that doesn’t taste like a “health drink”? We call Shakeology “the healthiest meal of the day” for a reason, and we plan on doing what it takes to live up to that.
Is Shakeology FDA approved? – The FDA does not approve any dietary supplements. However, the FDA does set regulations and guidelines for the manufacturing of supplements, which we follow.
So you are right, its not "illegal", but I remember reading about the guidelines we have to follow to ensure a premium product that is 100% natural and we follow them all.
Quoting LindaClement:As I said: I'm not trying to change your mind or suggest you should do anything you're not already doing. But the facts, in your claim, don't hold up.
It is legal, actually, to avoid putting that disclaimer on the package: by having the FDA evaluate the science behind the claims.
The flavour I quoted all the ingredients from is has 'natural vanilla flavour' added.
Quoting militarygirl83:My doctor has pre-approved use of Shakeology with my pregnancy and while breastfeeding. My 2 yr old and 4 yr old son drink shakeology daily, but on a much lower scale than what I drink it. If they consumed the same amount as I do they would have diarreah only because it is nutrient dense with the good bacteria and its an over load on their little systems. I know tons of women on it pregnant and who are nursing.
I see where you were going with the "real food" claim. I think that is fantastic that you can get all your vitamins and nutrients from eating so healthy. I can not and that is why I chose to do Shakeology. It IS the healthiest meal I was having. No you can not live 100% off Shakeology. You need more calories, proteins, etc to live healthy. But for weightloss, fighting disease, and getting your health back on track...it is the healthiest made meal replacement shake on the market.
Yes, 100 doctors and I believe more are starting to back up Shakeology and its claims. Its not just a doctor saying "yeah, its great nutrition", its doctors that specialize in gastric bypass, diabetes, nutrition, cancer, etc. They have used and recommend their clients use it as a form of recovery (they gain no profits from its use or by giving recommendations, they just know the product works). My mom is a type 2 diabetic and its literally the only product she has used that is changing her life. Its low on the glycemic index and its gleuten free. For some, that means the world when it comes to healthy weighloss. To me, thats not a big deal or a great selling point. Other things about it are what keep me addicted. I will forever be a lifetime user. No it makes no claims to "cure" anything, but tons of success stories are surfacing about how it has reversed diabetes, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, depression, anxiety, emotional eating, etc. The list can go on and on.
Anyway I dont like arguing facts, I can also see how your approach was taken as an attack. Everyone has the right to have a difference of opinion and I appreciate yours. The notes and warnings are on the bag as it is against the law to not have it posted. Once you consult a physician, nutritionalist, etc you would hear for yourself that its ok for you to have pregnant, nursing and my children also drink it on a much smaller scale. There are no harmful chemicals or anything that will cause long term disease as the product is made of only the best natural resources. The process to make it a powder is also under supervision to make sure it is done in a way that does not destroy the integrity of the ingredients anymore than it has to (we are also informed not to heat shakeology as that will damage its nutritous quality...same goes for vegetables). One reason we dont have a vanilla flavor. To make vanilla it has to undergo a chemical change and have un-natural additives to gain that flavor.
I can get 1000 doctors who claim that aspartame is healthy for diabetics. Probably the same number who claim that a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a safe car to be in during a car accident. Doctors don't study nutrition (or automobile safety), and their personal opinions on the subject are irrelevant. Just because someone who says something has a doctorate in medicine doesn't mean they're not selling something, making it up, or unquestioningly believing what they're told by someone else.
I didn't attack you about it --I attacked the claim that it's real food. Which it is not.
'Whole food processed' is a meaningless term, not the least because it's either whole or it's processed, because it can't be both. The whole label is covered in meaningless terms (and false claims --like 'no refined sugars' as if fructose is a plant that grows as a powder or a syrup). It also includes this statement, which is designed to stop them being fined for lying outright:
"*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
And then, in the teeny print, it reads:
"NOTE: Although highly nutritious, Shakeology does not meet all of your daily dietary needs and should not be the only meal you consume throughout any given day.
WARNING: Consult with a healthcare professional if pregnant, breast feeding, or if you have any other unique or special needs. Keep out of reach of children."
Your argument (about your personal experience with it) is not related to whether or not this product is real food, either.
I'm not trying to talk you out of your personal experience, or even stop you from paying what it costs to use it. I'm only refuting your claim (and their claim) that it's real food. It might be made out of things that used to be real food, but they are no longer. They are not highly-refined, processed food products, designed mostly to increase shelf life.
I love to mix chocolate and tropical Shakeology. Gives it a banana chocolate flavor.
My all time favorite is Butterfinger Blizzard.
1 scoop chocolate shakeology
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup skim milk
2 tbsp butterscotch sugar free pudding powder
1 tbsp Peanut Butter
Ice
Blend to desired texture. YUMMY!!!
My go to is Peanut butter/banana chocolate or Frozen Strawberry and chocolate.
Quoting StephanieR326:My 'go to' Shakeology recipes are chocolate shakeo, handful of ice, and strawberries...Blend and YUM!
I started to mix it up with Tropical and I did pomagranite juice, ice, and raspberries. It is GOOD!
Fromhttp://myshakeology.com/uploads/fckeditor/mdbody/File/downloads/ShakeologyCocoa.pdf:
OTHER INGREDIENTS: Fructose, cocoa powder, xantham gum, chocolate powder, guar gum, natural vanilla flavor, and cinnamon powder.
Looks like vanilla to me.
And the FDA does evaluate statements. It's an expensive (and often a failure of a) process --because the claims are so very often based on air, imagination, deeply flawed research, outdated research, untested theories and guesses. See here:
http://1.usa.gov/MmtOyq
Quoting militarygirl83:Vanilla?
If the shake you’re considering is vanilla, how do they achieve vanilla flavoring? Our research indicates that it is impossible for the superfoods, adaptogen herbs, anti-oxidants, phytonutrients and digestive enzymes to co-exist and taste good in a vanilla flavor, unless the vanilla flavor is achieved chemically and artificially. (It’s the “dirty little secret” of the flavoring industry even though labeling guidelines still allow this artificial flavoring to be called “natural vanilla flavoring”) Other companies are willing to use that labeling loophole for their benefit. But not Shakeology.
So here’s the question; are you drinking the shake so you can enjoy vanilla, or so you can get the incredible health benefits from a shake that doesn’t taste like a “health drink”? We call Shakeology “the healthiest meal of the day” for a reason, and we plan on doing what it takes to live up to that.
Is Shakeology FDA approved? – The FDA does not approve any dietary supplements. However, the FDA does set regulations and guidelines for the manufacturing of supplements, which we follow.
So you are right, its not "illegal", but I remember reading about the guidelines we have to follow to ensure a premium product that is 100% natural and we follow them all.Quoting LindaClement:As I said: I'm not trying to change your mind or suggest you should do anything you're not already doing. But the facts, in your claim, don't hold up.
It is legal, actually, to avoid putting that disclaimer on the package: by having the FDA evaluate the science behind the claims.
The flavour I quoted all the ingredients from is has 'natural vanilla flavour' added.
Quoting militarygirl83:My doctor has pre-approved use of Shakeology with my pregnancy and while breastfeeding. My 2 yr old and 4 yr old son drink shakeology daily, but on a much lower scale than what I drink it. If they consumed the same amount as I do they would have diarreah only because it is nutrient dense with the good bacteria and its an over load on their little systems. I know tons of women on it pregnant and who are nursing.
I see where you were going with the "real food" claim. I think that is fantastic that you can get all your vitamins and nutrients from eating so healthy. I can not and that is why I chose to do Shakeology. It IS the healthiest meal I was having. No you can not live 100% off Shakeology. You need more calories, proteins, etc to live healthy. But for weightloss, fighting disease, and getting your health back on track...it is the healthiest made meal replacement shake on the market.
Yes, 100 doctors and I believe more are starting to back up Shakeology and its claims. Its not just a doctor saying "yeah, its great nutrition", its doctors that specialize in gastric bypass, diabetes, nutrition, cancer, etc. They have used and recommend their clients use it as a form of recovery (they gain no profits from its use or by giving recommendations, they just know the product works). My mom is a type 2 diabetic and its literally the only product she has used that is changing her life. Its low on the glycemic index and its gleuten free. For some, that means the world when it comes to healthy weighloss. To me, thats not a big deal or a great selling point. Other things about it are what keep me addicted. I will forever be a lifetime user. No it makes no claims to "cure" anything, but tons of success stories are surfacing about how it has reversed diabetes, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, depression, anxiety, emotional eating, etc. The list can go on and on.
Anyway I dont like arguing facts, I can also see how your approach was taken as an attack. Everyone has the right to have a difference of opinion and I appreciate yours. The notes and warnings are on the bag as it is against the law to not have it posted. Once you consult a physician, nutritionalist, etc you would hear for yourself that its ok for you to have pregnant, nursing and my children also drink it on a much smaller scale. There are no harmful chemicals or anything that will cause long term disease as the product is made of only the best natural resources. The process to make it a powder is also under supervision to make sure it is done in a way that does not destroy the integrity of the ingredients anymore than it has to (we are also informed not to heat shakeology as that will damage its nutritous quality...same goes for vegetables). One reason we dont have a vanilla flavor. To make vanilla it has to undergo a chemical change and have un-natural additives to gain that flavor.
I can get 1000 doctors who claim that aspartame is healthy for diabetics. Probably the same number who claim that a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a safe car to be in during a car accident. Doctors don't study nutrition (or automobile safety), and their personal opinions on the subject are irrelevant. Just because someone who says something has a doctorate in medicine doesn't mean they're not selling something, making it up, or unquestioningly believing what they're told by someone else.
I didn't attack you about it --I attacked the claim that it's real food. Which it is not.
'Whole food processed' is a meaningless term, not the least because it's either whole or it's processed, because it can't be both. The whole label is covered in meaningless terms (and false claims --like 'no refined sugars' as if fructose is a plant that grows as a powder or a syrup). It also includes this statement, which is designed to stop them being fined for lying outright:
"*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
And then, in the teeny print, it reads:
"NOTE: Although highly nutritious, Shakeology does not meet all of your daily dietary needs and should not be the only meal you consume throughout any given day.
WARNING: Consult with a healthcare professional if pregnant, breast feeding, or if you have any other unique or special needs. Keep out of reach of children."
Your argument (about your personal experience with it) is not related to whether or not this product is real food, either.
I'm not trying to talk you out of your personal experience, or even stop you from paying what it costs to use it. I'm only refuting your claim (and their claim) that it's real food. It might be made out of things that used to be real food, but they are no longer. They are not highly-refined, processed food products, designed mostly to increase shelf life.
Yes natural vanilla is used, but Shakeology does not have a "Vanilla" shake. It has to be chemically altered to make such a flavor and they do not do this.
Thanks for your imput. I see you are doing some research and that is great! I believe being well informed of a product before use is a great idea. Im still very proud you accomplish your health and fitness with just "real food". Congratulations, that is a fantastic accomplishment.
Yes what you list about the FDA may be very true. That is why they provide guidelines to be followed. Which the creators of Shakeology do. Thank you!! :)
Quoting LindaClement:Fromhttp://myshakeology.com/uploads/fckeditor/mdbody/File/downloads/ShakeologyCocoa.pdf:
OTHER INGREDIENTS: Fructose, cocoa powder, xantham gum, chocolate powder, guar gum, natural vanilla flavor, and cinnamon powder.
Looks like vanilla to me.
And the FDA does evaluate statements. It's an expensive (and often a failure of a) process --because the claims are so very often based on air, imagination, deeply flawed research, outdated research, untested theories and guesses. See here:
http://1.usa.gov/MmtOyq
Quoting militarygirl83:
Sounds good. I wonder if my trainer @ http://www.fitorbit.com/trainers/KatieB could include this in my weekly fit/meal plans? Who is it made by?
Just got my motivation for the day
- StephanieR326
on Jun. 15, 2012 at 3:52 PM