Gwyneth Paltrow's Favorite Shake Recipes!

Gwyneth Paltrow's Favorite Shake Recipes

Starting your day off right with a breakfast that offers a nutritional boost of healthy vitamins and proteins can do wonders for your body and your day! That's why it's no surprise that the well-known health nut and foodie Gwyneth Paltrow was recently told by her doctor to start her day with a protein shake for optimal health. Her recent Goop newsletter featured delicious shake recipes that were no doubt made by her personal chef, so we took them and added 70+ superfoods to make one awesome nutrient-packed breakfast menu! Enjoy Shakeology^®, celebrity style.

Blueberry Avocado Smoothie

"My secret for extra creamy smoothies? Avocado! One of my favorite foods with benefits. They have healthy fats, more magnesium and less sugar than bananas, so they make a great base ingredient for many breakfast smoothie recipes."—Gwyneth Paltrow

• 1 scoop Greenberry or Tropical Strawberry Shakeology
• 1 cup frozen organic blueberries
• Small piece of avocado—about 1/5 of a large avocado or 1/4 of a small one
• 1 cup coconut water, or 1/2 cup filtered water and 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Juice of half a lime
• 4 ice cubes
• 1 tsp. raw honey

Add all ingredients to blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.

Nutritional Information (per serving): 
Calories: 382
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg 
Sodium: 353 mg
Carbohydrate: 61 g
Fiber: 13 g
Sugar: 39 g
Protein: 21 g

Chocolate Love Smoothie

• 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
• 4 to 6 oz. water
• 4 to 6 oz. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1/3 frozen banana cut into chunks
• Small piece of avocado—about 1/5 of a large avocado or 1/4 of a small one
• 1 tsp. raw honey
• 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 to 4 ice cubes

Add all ingredients to blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.

Nutritional Information (per serving): 
Calories: 425
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg 
Sodium: 194 mg
Carbohydrate: 37 g
Fiber: 8 g
Sugar: 19 g
Protein: 20 g

Piña Colada Smoothie

• 1 scoop Tropical Strawberry Shakeology
• 4 to 6 oz. water
• 4 to 6 oz. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 cup frozen pineapple pieces
• Small piece of avocado—about 1/5 of a large avocado or 1/4 of a small one
• 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut
• 2 to 4 ice cubes

Add all ingredients to blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.

Nutritional Information (per serving): 
Calories: 481
Fat: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg 
Sodium: 166 mg
Carbohydrate: 48 g
Fiber: 11 g
Sugar: 27 g
Protein: 18 g

Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

• 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
• 4 to 6 oz. water
• 4 to 6 oz. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 cup frozen pineapple pieces
• Small piece of avocado—about 1/5 of a large avocado or 1/4 of a small one
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, or 1/8 tsp. organic peppermint extract
• 1 tsp. raw honey
• 2 to 4 ice cubes

Add all ingredients to blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.

Nutritional Information (per serving): 
Calories: 275
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg 
Sodium: 196 mg
Carbohydrate: 29 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 15 g
Protein: 20 g

Greeno Mojito Smoothie

• 1 scoop Greenberry Shakeology
• Small piece of avocado—about 1/5 of a large avocado or 1/4 of a small one
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• Juice of one lime
• 1 cup filtered water
• 3 to 4 ice cubes

Add all ingredients to blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.

Nutritional Information (per serving): 
Calories: 251
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg 
Sodium: 101 mg
Carbohydrate: 31 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 17 g
Protein: 17 g

Posted in Heather MacDonald, Shakeology^® Recipes. "Gwyneth Paltrow's Favorite Shake Recipes" Shakeology Blog

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What to Eat: The 411 on Superfoods and Nutrition

So what is a whole food anyway? What is it that compels Darin Olien to venture to the lab and test familiar and exotic fruits and plants to put in Shakeology^®?

Eating for life requires more of us than simply eating. We must be committed to educating ourselves on the latest research, but we must also be willing to listen to our inner voice. That voice itself will direct you to certain foods over others. For example, it doesn't take an herbalist or student of nutrition to know that an apple is better for you than a soft drink, because of how it makes your body feel.

When we think logically and rationally about what food is supposed to do for our bodies, it becomes obvious that eating whole foods is essential. Common questions we hear are: What exactly is a whole food? Can I buy them at my local market? Can I afford them on a budget? And if whole foods are just that, whole and complete, does that mean other foods are incomplete?

A whole food is a food in its complete form that hasn't been processed or isolated into fractions. Beachbody^® followed the whole food philosophy when we made Shakeology, in that the majority of minerals and vitamins are derived from whole foods. We believe that each plant and fruit made in nature is made perfectly; there is a perfect balance of minerals and nutrients to support absorption rates and create beneficial chemical reactions inside the human body. When you eat nutritious superfoods whole, you get the "symphony" of all the vitamins and minerals working together as nature intended (instead of taking them in isolated forms such as individual vitamin supplements).

Eating whole foods is a foolproof way to fuel your body correctly, and these foods are everywhere, including your local grocery store and your farmers' market. Fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and anything that fits into the definition listed above can be considered to be a whole food. In order to choose optimally amongst these items, it's important to remember to always buy organic to avoid unsafe pesticides, and always try to buy foods in season. We urge you to check the labels too! Don't just assume things are good for you, because many nuts, seeds, and dried fruits often have unwanted additives or sugars that thwart the pure nutrition of the product.

The question of affordability is unfortunately a common concern in the whole food industry—some people think twice about paying high prices for organic produce. There is an easy answer for those who are unsure whether the higher prices are worth it: They're absolutely worth it! Here's why: The nutrients received from whole foods will improve your body's overall functioning, and in contrast, processed foods with added sugars and other chemicals offer nothing to your body except harm and a fake feeling of satiety.

The non-whole foods that may be part of your diet are considered "bulk foods." Bulk foods are designed to trick the body into thinking it's full, when in reality it's starving for nutrients and possibly storing unnecessary bulk as extra body fat. Since the feeling of fullness after eating bulk foods is mostly a facade, you will most likely end up consuming more in quantity, thus paying more overall than you might if you were eating more whole foods.

After reviewing the definition of a whole food, perhaps you will eat more consciously today, and eating consciously today could lead to eating consciously tomorrow because of how good you feel! Good choices lead to more good choices because your body is grateful for the nutrients you provide it with. So the next time you are food shopping and asking yourself what you should buy, take a moment to access your inner voice. Simply look at, touch, and smell the foods around you, and pay attention to what your body's asking for!

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What does Shakeology do?

Many of our customers and potential customers ask us what Shakeology is actually supposed to do for them. While each person's body is unique and different, we have come up with some short summaries of effects that anyone taking Shakeology on a regular basis should experience.

• Antioxidants. Shakeology contains some of the most potent antioxidants: flavonoids and phytonutrients such as spinach, blue green algae, carrot powder, strawberry powder, and vitamins E and C. These help to prevent free radicals from oxidizing and destroying cells. The ingredients in our antioxidant blend such as pomegranate, acai berry, camu-camu, goji, and blueberry also have powerful antioxidant effects to support your immune system and help protect your body from normal inflammatory response.
• Energy. Shakeology contains a range of B vitamins and trace minerals, likezinc and magnesium, from whole food sources that regulate metabolism and increase energy. Shakeology also contains maca root, an adaptogen herb known to promote endurance and stamina. Check out our Ingredient Spotlighton maca root to learn more.
• Digestion. The Shakeology non-dairy prebiotic and probiotic blend containsfiber and different enzymes like amylase, papain, cellulose, and lactase, which all support digestion. These ingredients aid in breaking down food molecules into smaller molecules that can be properly digested, so all of the nutrients can be absorbed into your system.
• Mood. One scoop of Shakeology provides 100% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin B12. B12 is often linked with good mood maintenance; B vitamins are also essential for the production and proper functioning of neurotransmitters like dopamine, crucial to the experience of pleasure. Shakeology also contains cacao, which is very high in phenylethylamine (PEA). PEA acts as a neuromodulator to enhance one's mood.
• Detoxification. Many of the ingredients in Shakeology (spirulina, chlorella, flaxseed, barley grass, spinach) contain powerful detoxification compounds such as chlorophyll and alpha-linolenic acid. These ingredients may help rid the body of environmental toxins such as smog, heavy metals, herbicides, cleaning products, and pesticides. They also aid in liver detoxification. Shakeology also includes kamut grass, an ingredient coined "nature's most powerful detoxifier." This grass has been known to cleanse the body and detoxify the cells to restore health and vitality.
• Immunity. The antioxidants, bioflavanoids, and flavanoids in Shakeology work to support immunity. Some of these ingredients include ashwaganda, acerola cherry, rose hips, and goji berries. The goji berries in Shakeology are one of the richest sources of antioxidants; not only does goji berry promote eye, reproductive, and circulatory health, but it also supports your immune system and promotes longevity!
• Satiety/cravings. The protein, chromium, and nutrient-dense calories fromsuperfoods in Shakeology work to help decrease your appetite. Chromium is important because it helps maintain blood-sugar levels, which reduces sugar cravings and promotes fat metabolism. Plus, protein-rich meals are a great way to keep you feeling full, longer!
• Complete nutrition: Each Shakeology ingredient plays an important role in feeding your body on a cellular level, but it is important to remember that the synergy of the 70+ ingredients working together is what truly fuels your body to keep you looking and feeling your best.

So there you have it! That's a snapshot of all the wonderful things Shakeology does for your body. We could literally write a book on these potent ingredients (oh hey, we did!), but sometimes a cheat sheet is just what the doctor ordered. If you commit some of the aspects of this article to memory, then the next time someone asks you, "What does Shakeology do for your body?" you'll be able to provide them with more specialized information than, "It's the Healthiest Meal of the Day^®! It helps you lose weight, curb cravings, lower cholesterol, and increase energy." This is all true, but at the end of the day, Shakeology is SO much more than that!

To order: www.shakeology.com/shapedbyfaith

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How does Shakeology taste?

"well my favorite is choc peanut butter :) And it tastes like a reese's milk shake. It's fabulous. I don't know what your experience is with "protein shakes".. I used to literally hold my nose and choke them down to get extra protein - YUCK... ShakeO has huge crazy nutritional value that makes a "protein shake" look like kool-aid plus it tastes amazing."  -quoted from a friend!:)

Health Value...

Shakeology is hands down the healthiest meal of the day, and for good reason. That’s actually THE reason Shakeology costs what it does. It’s not the healthiest meal of the day for nothing. It’s the highest quality meal replacement shake on the market. So Shakeology still had an expense. But is Shakeology too expensive? That was my big set back, and I was the only one that could get me past that set back. If you’re reading this article, I would assume this is a big set back for you too. Well, nothing I say will change that. But let me tell you what helped me. After tons of research, I was convinced that Shakeology was worth the expense, especially considering all the nutritional and health benefits of the shake. But I had to convince myself, that part of me that said, “Are you really going to spend $4 dollars a day on Shakeology?” Here’s what I did:


I had to change my way of thinking, and so do you. When you buy a $5 value meal at McDonald’s, you don’t think about the price. When you buy a $4 Starbucks coffee, or energy drink at a gas station, you don’t think about price. When you buy donuts on a Saturday morning, you don’t think about price. Not to mention, all of those things are crap. They do NOTHING for your health, and have no nutritional value whatsoever. So why do we hesitate on the $4 for Shakeology that is jam packed with nutritional value. We have to change our way of thinking. Sure you don’t notice the $5 here, and the few bucks there, but its adding up. I think when we look at the month supply, 30 MEALS, and see a price tag of $119, we second guess ourselves. But its a month supply! Take it off your grocery money, after all, its 30 less meals you have to buy. Maybe you don’t think you spend $119 on junk food per month, maybe you don’t. But chalk the rest up for being healthy. Because I guarantee, you’ll feel better, go to the doctor less, and live longer. That is worth the price in my book, and in the long run, you SAVE big time!


What could you cut from your daily or monthly budget that would off set your expense? First of all, if you’re thinking about Shakeology, then nutrition, or the “idea” of improving your nutrition must be on your mind. So you can cut things like fast food. You don’t need that type of food anyway. Cut out pop, diet drinks, and wasted empty calories those things bring. Cut our junk food from your grocery list. No ice cream, cake, cookies, chips, JUNK. Cut out some of your frivolous spending.   You know most of us have some wasted dollars floating around that we can cut back on. But please don’t misunderstand me. I’m not telling you how to spend your money, or budget your money. I’m simply asking you, How important is your health? When you’re feeling great, no worries right? But what about when you get sick, or you hear about a friend getting sick, or life altering disease. That’s when you vow to make changes. Let’s be proactive here. Bottom line: Don’t let the expense stop you, when you know that there are things you can do to make your health a priority, and it should be. Most of you have been to a grocery store lately too. Prices are expensive there too.




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Check out the ingredient list & see if you could even come CLOSE trying to gather it all yourself at your local health food store for the same price! ... not possible, it's been tried before!  (Seriously, I've seen reciepts!) and see what the Dr's are saying about Shakeology!  I know you're gonna love it!

Military discounts!

I love that Beachbody, as a company, holds a special place of honor for all active military personnel. As of the end of June 2011, all active military can be a beachbody coach -free of charge.

What does this mean?

I am a beachbody coach and am particularly proud of to be affiliated with this company today. As a coach, I paid a 40 dollar business start up fee and continue to pay 15 dollars a month.

Active military personnel will not have to pay any fees to join beachbody nor will they have to pay the monthly fee.

But why would one want to be a beachbody coach?

Beachbody coaches get 25% off all beachbody products. So for instance, if you were a coach and wanted a monthly shakeology shipment – it would cost only 90 dollars (or only 3 dollars a meal!). But you also get the discounts on P90x, Insanity, Recovery Formula – and anything else beachbody sells.

When I, a non military personnel, order shakeology as a coach – even with my 25% off – I am still kinda paying 105 a month because I have to pay the 15 dollar monthly fee.

AND - you can share the knowledge with your friends. Beachbody coaches get a 25% commission for every purchase made to their account.

Introducing the Beachbody Challenge!

What’s The Beachbody Challenge™?

It’s a health and fitness transformation CHALLENGE! Commit to get fit, Stay accountable in our Group Page and share the results you achieve with any Beachbody® program!

YOU GET COMPLETE GUARANTEED RESULTS HERE >>
FITNESS PROGRAM + NUTRITION + SUPPORT = SUCCESS!!

IF I’M CHOSEN, WHAT’S INCLUDED?
1) You will be in my EXCLUSIVE CHALLENGE GROUP of 5 people + ME!
2) You will receive a CHALLENGE PACK *see details below*  (choose from 3 packs)
3) You will be eligible to WIN PRIZES in the BEACHBODY CONTESTS!!

EXCLUSIVE CHALLENGE GROUP :
This challenge group would only have 5 MEMBERS… I WOULD BE YOUR ACCOUNTABILITY LEADER. We will have a “CLOSED” GROUP only for our 5 Members where you’ll receive DAILY ACCOUNTABILITY from the other 4 members PLUS individual coaching from ME for free! Each member is required to CHECK-IN daily to make sure you are following the challenge (i.e., working out and eating right) I will SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS!
>>  Want me to help you LEAD your own Fitness Challenge group with your Friends?  just ask!!
>> Want to earn up to $350 for starting your Fitness Challenge group?  just ask me!!

CHALLENGE PACKS :
Every member of the group will select 1 of the 3 CHALLENGE PACKS which include >

1) Fitness Program
2) 30 Day Supply of Shakeology MEALS
3) 1 Month Free Beachbody Club Membership

**Because each member will have a different starting weight and goals, the Club Membership provides customized meal plans + online tools specific to YOUR goals to get you the BEST possible results! Even better… By being a CLUB member you will actually SAVE 10% on ALL of your Beachbody purchases!!!

We all start our program on the SAME DAY and ALL MEMBERS ARE REPLACING ONE MEAL A DAY WITH SHAKEOLOGY (& yes, if you do not have Shakeology, that would mean you would have to be willing to invest in it… because if I am going to invest my time in working with you one on one… I need to know that you are willing to invest in your own health first!)

BEACHBODY CONTESTS AND PRIZES :
YOU CAN WIN over $100,000!

Daily Prizes*: $500
Monthly Prizes: $1,000
Quarterly Prizes: $5,000 and an expenses-paid trip
The Grand Prizes: $100,000!

Here’s how to enter:

STEP 1: REQUEST ME AS YOUR PERSONAL COACH!
If you have not already, you will need to officially sign up to have me as your coach ~and register to join Team Beachbody!

**What if I already have an account but I want you to be my coach? Simply, copy/paste this message and send it to request me>>

TO: customerservice@teambeachbody.com
Cc: crysholley@yahoo.com
RE: Coach Assignment Request

Please assign Crystal Holley, Coach ID#110770 to be my coach immediately. My existing customer ID# is _____________________ (if you don’t know your ID# let me know and I’ll help you locate it!)

STEP 2: SELECT YOUR CHALLENGE PACK
I will WALK YOU THROUGH this process via the phone or in person as we discuss your specific goals!! ALL ORDERS MUST BE placed on the “ORDER ON” date listed above in order to RECEIVE your pack before the Challenge Start Date!!

STEP 3: ENTER THE BEACHBODY CHALLENGE CONTEST ONLINE! Go To: www.beachbodycoach.com/shapedbyfaith and CLICK on the Beachbody Challenge Ad Banner at the bottom right-hand of the screen!

***COMMIT TO GET FIT — get a FREE WRISTBAND
Tell us which fitness program you plan to follow, state your goals, and start tracking your progress. You’ll want to take a “before” photo to remember what you looked like and submit your results when you’re finished. For making this simple commitment, we’ll send you a FREE WRISTBAND.
(It’s okay to skip step 1 if you’re already in shape and want to submit your fitness results.)

***SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS — get a FREE T-SHIRT
Got results from your Beachbody program? It’s time to submit your transformation story. Send us your “before” and “after” photos, transformation stats, and tell us your story. We’ll give you a FREE T-SHIRT and you’ll have a chance to win additional prizes.
YOU CAN WIN up to $100,000!

If your entry is selected as the top transformation in your age and gender category for the month in which you entered, you’ll win $1,000 and a shot at the Grand Prize.

Plus you’ll have a chance to win:

Daily Prizes: $500 just for logging your workouts in the WOWY
SuperGym® after you commit to get fit or submit your results.
Quarterly Prizes: $5,000 and an expenses-paid trip
Bonus prizes for drinking Shakeology® during your transformation.

I will be giving these 5 MEMBERS my cell phone number for anytime support and you BETTER BELIEVE I will be calling YOU if you don’t hear from you on the boards!

This IS a commitment… ON MY PART and YOURS… Hence why I said that the people selected would NEED TO BE READY to SERIOUSLY change their lives! But I do believe it could be something that will not only make me a better coach for having gone through it… but will leave 5 people COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED at the end!!!

If you would like to be considered and are willing to make ALL the commitments above, then… what are you waiting for?!?! Write me back, RIGHT NOW and tell me that you want in this group!!!