Exciting new Shakeology news!!! There are two new flavors, now available, and
they are: Vegan Vanilla and Café Latte Vegan! Now you have the choice between four vegan flavors:
- Chocolate Vegan
- Vanilla Vegan (NEW!)
- Café Latte Vegan (ALSO NEW!)
- Tropical Strawberry
Whether you love a chocolate shake on the go, a sweet vanilla or strawberry treat...or are like me and love the flavor of coffee in the morning, the choice is yours!
So, how do you decide which option is right for you? No matter how you enjoy your Shakeology there is a package that will be perfect for you! If there is a certain flavor that you just love then you can order the 30-day bag or a 24-packet carton.
You also have the option of alternating your 30-day bag between two flavors (examples: Chocolate and Vanilla or Café Latte and Tropical Strawberry). Your other option is the Carton Combo Pack.
And there's still more news to share!!!!
Shakeology has been reformulated! Don't worry...it still has the same great taste. A constant pursuit of perfecting Shakeology is and will always be important. With this continuous improvement philosophy...the on-going search will always be to look for the most beneficial ingredients, of the highest quality, and the best available ingredients in the marketplace.
What new ingredients have been added? In all the Shakeology formulas the following have been added:
- Matcha
- Chaga
- Organic Cane Sugar
Matcha
Matcha is the powdered whole green tea leaf. If you have ever tried a Green Tea Latte you might have already had a taste! This powerful green tea powder is a superfood-phytonutrient that, along with other superfoods, can help support health and vitality. This ingredient has been used in Japanese tradition and is carefully cultivated and grown from a family-owned supplier that is USDA organic certified.
Chaga
Chaga is a woody mushroom which, along with other adaptogens, have been traditionally used to help the body adapt and to respond to the effects of stress. Chaga is American grown in cold climates on birch trees. As with Matcha, Chaga is also USDA organic certified.
Organic Cane Sugar
This is a high quality sugar that will give a full-bodied sweetness that you will be sure to love. It is made from freshly harvested sugarcane that is minimally processed.
What has been removed from the old Shakeology formula?
These three ingredients have been removed and I will share why below:
- Spirulina
- Fructose (applies to only whey formulas)
- Agave (applies to vegan formulas only)
Spirulina
There is a concern about the future ability to source reliable source and consistent high-quality spirulina so it is being removed.
Fructose
The formulators discovered that replacing fructose with organic cane sugar is a more well-rounded sweetness...plus the sugar source is now organic.
Agave
Agave was eliminated to reduce sugars, while still maintaining sweetness. Agave was replaced with Organic Cane Sugar.
*Also to be noted: There is a 1g sugar reduction in Vegan Chocolate and Vegan Tropical Strawberry!!
A few changes have also been made to the Non-Vegan Shakeology Formulas.
Selenium
Selenium as been added. It is an essential trace element that has various functions in the body, mainly through proteins that contain selenium. Seleniumprotiens are a crucial part of the body's antioxidant defense system.
Folate, Vitamin K, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin E have all been improved.
Folic acid , the main form used in supplements, is effective when it's converted to it's active form, L-methylfolate (i.e. the form that our bodies use). The new form used is already the active form, allowing those with decreased ability to convert folic acid to folate to benefit fully. It is estimated that 30 to 50% of the population do not have adequate enzyme activity to convert folic acid to folate.
Vitamin K occurs naturally in two forms...Vitamin K1 and Vitamin K2. The new formula uses Vitamin K2, which helps maintain healthy bones. Also...the new formula uses the methylcobalamin form of Vitamin B12...which is quickly available for usage by the body. Vitamin B12 is important for energy production and works together with folate in the synthesis of DNA and red blood cells. It also plays an important role for the nervous system.
The new formula also uses Succinate Vitamin E, which is 100% derived from sunflowers, non-GMO, soy-free- certified Kosher Parve and Halal. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps combat free radical damage and is highly stable and more resistant to degrading when exposed to light or air compared to other forms of Vitamin E.
Vitamin D and Magnesium have been increased.
Vitamin D3 is the same form your skin synthesizes when exposed to ultra-violet-B (UVB) from sunlight...and is more bioavailable than the D2 form. Vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption and supports healthy bones and muscle function.
Magnesium is required for over 300 enzymes in the body, which supports a variety of processes including normal muscle and nervous system function. Many of us are not getting enough Magnesium. It has been increased in order to help you meet your daily requirements of this important nutrient.
Lastly...in the Vegan Shakeology formulas, Sacha Inchi has been added. The non-vegan flavors have always had this ingredient. It is a superfood native to Peru. Also known as the Inca nut. Excellent that it is now part of the protein blend of Shakeology.
