Shakeology helps people lose weight by boosting energy levels, supporting healthy digestion, and cutting down junk food cravings. Though most health enthusiasts use Shakeology as a meal replacement drink, Beachbody suggests that you drink this shake as an addition to a healthy meal and not replace it. Nevertheless, there are several questions regarding this nutritious shake since it is still fairly new in the market.
One of the most common questions concerns the shelf life and expiry of the shake: how long does Shakeology last? If you want to find out more about the complete shelf life, storage, and expiry of Shakeology, just read on.
Shakeology is similar to a protein shake. Hence their shelf life and storage methods are quite similar. Not exactly the same, but similar!
Similar to other protein shakes in the market, Shakeology does go bad. Not only that, but the packet comes with an expiration date as well. For the larger serving bags, you can find the expiry date printed near the zip closure. From the time of sealing, Shakeology can last for up to a year. But yes, Shakeology will expire after 2 years. The easiest way to find out when yours will expire is to look on the back and then top right side of the packet or bag.
Beachbody presses the expiration date into the plastic. Here is a picture of a Greenberry packet I have. I have drank Shakeology that was past its expiration date once. My parents had misplaced a bag in their pantry and found it two years later. Was curious to see if it was still good so I took the bag and started using it. The two year old bag of Chocolate Shakeology tasted just like a brand new bag and everything worked like normal.
I probably would have tried a four year old bag of Shakeology. But again, no need to worry when your Shakeology will expire. Shreds Gnar. Shakeology may be convenient for people with limited time and is a healthier choice than many other meal replacement and protein shake products.
Although there are some health benefits associated with drinking Shakeology, there are potential downfalls as well. While it contains a good amount of protein, vitamins and minerals, you can get the same benefits from consuming a homemade protein shake or a meal.
For example, combining Greek yogurt, frozen berries, fresh kale , chia seeds, almond butter and cashew milk will provide a nutrition boost without the added sugar found in Shakeology. Another obvious downfall of Shakeology is the cost. For some people, this may be too much money to spend on protein shakes. While research does support the use of some of the ingredients contained in Shakeology for therapeutic purposes, the amount matters.
For example, Shakeology contains adaptogens, which are herbs that have been scientifically proven to counteract stress in the body 7. A study in 64 people found that treatment with mg of high-concentration ashwagandha root an adaptogen extract per day significantly reduced stress levels 8.
However, this was a study run by a small, independent company sponsored by Beachbody, and the study is not published online. Plus, people in the study replaced 2 meals a day with Shakeology, something that Shakeology specifically advises dieters not to do, as it would result in extremely low calorie intake.
There is a clinical trial studying the effect of Shakeology on weight loss in the works that is set to be completed in June of However, this study is also sponsored by Beachbody The Beachbody and Shakeology websites promote healthy eating practices and focus on clean eating , which basically means focusing on food in its most natural form.
This is a good thing, as following a clean eating diet should automatically result in cutting back on processed foods. Meal plans on the Beachbody website focus on lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats and fresh produce.
Of course, dieters following Beachbody fitness and nutrition programs are encouraged to drink Shakeology at least once a day. There are many recipes on the Beachbody and Shakeology websites on how to make Shakeology shakes more filling by adding healthy ingredients such as nut butter or coconut. People following Beachbody nutrition plans are encouraged to drink Shakeology daily along with consuming clean, healthy meals and snacks. Beachbody urges dieters to avoid unhealthy junk food when trying to lose weight on their programs.
Foods to avoid when following Beachbody nutrition plans include:. Meaning, ingredients listed first are in a greater quantity with respect to the total Proprietary Blend weight than ingredients listed last. Additionally, Shakeology was tested by ConsumerLab. Vegan chocolate and vanilla Shakeology were the flavors tested and both were approved. This means the label claims for total calories, total carbohydrates, total sugars, total protein, total fat including a breakout of saturated fat and trans-fat , sodium, and cholesterol are all accurate.
Does not listing the formula on a supplement mean they are hiding something or protecting their intellectual property? Most people prefer to drink Shakeology in the morning or afternoon. Additionally, Shakeology does contain caffeine. Once Shakeology is mixed with water, it should be consumed within 30 minutes to maximize nutrients. Otherwise, there is no right or wrong answer here.
You can drink it before your workout or after if you want to maximize muscle gains according to some studies. You should self-experiment and decide what works best for you. A lot of people use it as a reward after they finish a workout.
It depends on the flavor. Here is a chart comparing the caffeine content in Shakeology to soda, coffee, and energy shots. Beachbody provides the following estimates for each flavor. The high end of the range is used in the above chart. Consumers with sensitivity to caffeine should consult with their doctor prior to consuming.
There is no Shakeology diet. Beachbody recommends using Shakeology to replace a meal or snack once or twice no more than two servings daily. After drinking those flavors for a month, we were usually ready for something new. However, we have never gotten sick of the chocolate or vanilla flavors, probably because they work with a variety of recipes. Take vanilla for example. If you want them to taste like strawberries, you can add frozen strawberries.
Shakeology is not currently certified gluten free. As such, we are actively working to ensure Shakeology is consistently gluten free by obtaining certifications from all of our ingredient suppliers and implementing a testing program on finished goods. We will let you know as soon as this program is fully implemented.
If you have celiac disease or any other health questions or concerns, we recommend consulting your doctor. This is an important topic for a supplements review like Shakeology because they may or may not be important. First, Shakeology is not fair-trade certified. For us, we learned while searching for the worlds best coffee in Colombia that these certifications, such as fair-trade and organic are often only expensive labels that say nothing about the actual quality of the product.
Plus, with Shakeology having so many globally sourced ingredients, it would be far too costly and likely impossible to get these certifications.
Certifying something can simply jack up the price, especially with ingredients of this quality and quantity. So we decided to focus on making sure the quality and integrity of the product lives up to the promise, without asking you to pay the premium it would cost for us to say it with a stamp of approval from a certification lab. While we are at it, Shakeology is also not kosher or halal certified. The supplier is required to provide documentation to Beachbody on their position on GMO ingredients.
The possibility of obtaining a third party certification is currently being evaluated for Shakeology. I said it earlier in our Shakeology review, but we prefer the vegan flavors. The vegan Shakeology flavors use a plant-based protein blend while the regular flavors use whey protein isolate. For example, below is the difference between vegan and regular chocolate:.
Outside of the ingredients, the regular flavors are a bit creamier and the vegan flavors mix more easily with water fewer powdery chunks. Unfortunately there is not a sample pack to try both vegan and regular flavors. Drinking a dietary supplement daily is a perfectly acceptable lifestyle choice. It will never replace a healthy diet and exercise, but can enhance it. Below are the costs, which do no include taxes and shipping which are extra.
Instead, the only discounts are the BOD member discount, Coach discount see right column above , or other advertised promotions. We highly recommend ordering Shakeology on auto-ship so that you can save on shipping.
The price is high because the quality and quantity of ingredients are high. Responsibly and consistently sourcing these ingredients from around the globe is not cheap.
Are there cheaper alternatives to Shakeology? Any other alternative that you find in the Shakeology Reviews are not even in the same ball game. If you found value from our Shakeology review and you plan to get started, use our link to place your order. Send us a message or post in the comments if you have questions. Here is our data-driven review of Beachbody On Demand. For other questions regarding Beachbody workouts, Shakeology, or if you want a straight-up honest review of the Team Beachbody Coaching opportunity , make sure your head over to our Beachbody Page.
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There was a scare brought under the spotlight by Dr. In June of , Consumer Labs ran a study on various shakes and found that the Shakeology Greenberry flavor had a. My understanding is that anything over. Unfortunately, small amounts of heavy metals are unavoidable. For over a century, lead arsenate was an agricultural insecticide and many lands still contain trace amounts of both lead and arsenic. Since these heavy metals are in our foods every day, a whole food diet and consistent exercise are critical to detox our bodies.
Fortunately, in March , Consumer Labs retested Greenberry Shakeology and it passed all tests, including heavy metals. But, now none of this matters since the Greenberry flavor was discontinued. Outside of this one incident with one flavor in , Shakeology has not tested high for heavy metals.
Consumer Labs is a highly reputable company, and they have tested other flavors of Shakeology. Beachbody is always learning, adapting, and improving; and the quality of Shakeology and the health and safety of our customers remains our top priority. We have been drinking shakeology daily since and we closely monitor our health with blood tests and hair mineral testing.
That, and we trust the integrity of the company, especially the creator of Shakeology, Darin Olein. And then that material will be sent to the US where it will be tested again. All of these things are standards that are way beyond what other people are doing.
I have fixed that sentence thanks to you. However, the quality and consistency of agave suppliers was sub-par so they switched to organic cane sugar. The important thing is that the added sugar in Shakeology is not refined sugar.
Instead, the added organic cane sugar is minimally processed, containing about 17 amino acids, 11 minerals, and 6 vitamins. The change from agave to organic cane sugar also lowered the glycemic index. Thanks again for pointing this out. You mention caffeine being in Shakeology — can you provide a comparison of amount equivalent to can of soda, oz of chocolate, etc. Hey Megan, great question! I did some research, created a chart, and answered your question in the FAQs section.
Thanks for bringing this up.
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