What's in Shakeology?!?

If you've been following me on my fitness page https://www.facebook.com/wonderwomanfitness, you know I've been posting once a week about the ingredients in shakeology.  I've been drinking shakeology for the last couple years.  It has cut down my craving for sweets....like BIG time.  While drinking shakeology, I've been able to do several 21 day sugar cleanses.  This is kind-of a big deal because I LOVE sweets!  I've also lowered my blood pressure.  Annnnnnnd I hardly ever get sick.  When I first started drinking it, my family had been passing around a cold for what seemed to be months.  Guess who never caught it?  ME!  So since I love this daily meal replacement so much, I decided to learn about ALL the ingredients in it.  I'm sharing that with the world!

-camu camu-It's also known as myrciaria dubia.  It's grown in the Amazon (Peru and Brazil).  I attribute part of my health and wellness to this little gem. Camu camu is one of the richest sources out there of natural vitamin C.  It contains (depending on the ripeness) up to 460 times more vitamin C than in one orange.  AMAZING!

-sacha inchi-This is another plant that grows in Peru.  It produces a nut-like seed that contains huge amounts of omega fatty acids 3, 6, and 9.  These are essential fats that only come from food.  They can build healthy cells which can help maintain brain and nerve function!

-chia seed-Now I had heard of the chia seed and I had dabbled in a little bit of the hype.  Guess what?  I don't think it's hype.  It is a small superfood that packs a big punch!  There are so many benefits from the chia seed that it will be hard to touch on all of them.  I'm sure you know where it's grown:  South America.  It is packed full of antioxidants.  They have a lot of carbs and almost all of the carbs are fiber.  Therefore, it aids in digestion.  They are high in quality protein.  They are high in omega-3 fatty acids.  They are high in calcium.  They are a natural energy booster.  Shall I go on?  Chia seeds are pretty darn awesome! 

-maca root-It is native to.....PERU!  But you probably would've guess somewhere in South America, right?  You're good!  Anyway, the root has so much nutritional and health value!  It is rich in vitamins B, C, and E.  It supplies iron and helps restore red blood cells.  It can also increase energy.  And it could help alleviate stress.  We all want that, right?

-yacon root-Of course it's native to South America.  Yacon root is proving to be helpful with weight loss because it aids in digestion (prebiotic effects) and also helps you feel full after eating.  Something else?  It can lower levels of tryglycerides and lower levels of bad cholesterol.  It can also be used as a natural sweetener!

Interested in trying your own shakeology?  Let me know in the comments below.  Or head over to my Facebook page and send me a message!  You won't regret it!  Happy Wednesday, my friends!