Many of the powders out there include things such as hydrogenated soybean oil. For those of you that don’t know what that is here is a link to a great article all about it http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/01/27/soybean-oil.aspx . Hydrogenated soybean oil is in all processed foods, such as margarines, and yes, even some meal replacement powders and protein powders. There is much harm that might be caused in the body by this one additive. It can cause cancer, by simply interfering with the enzymes in our body that are used to help fight cancer, can cause chronic health issues, such as obesity, asthma, auto-immune diseases, cancer, and bone degeneration, can cause diabetes, by simply interfering with the insulin receptors in our body’s cell membranes, can cause heart disease, by clogging the arteries near the heart, can decrease the immune function, by reducing the immune response in our body, can increase blood levels of LDL (the bad cholesterol) all the while lowering the levels of HDL (the good cholesterol), can cause reproductive issues by interfering with enzymes that are needed in order to produce sex hormones, and it can interfere with the body’s use of omega-3 fats that are beneficial to our body.
Getting back to the topic here, Shakeology is all natural. You will NEVER find any hydrogenated soybean oil in their shakes. Shakeology contains protein, essential amino acids, antioxidants, digestive enzymes, prebiotics, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, adaptogens, no artificial colors or flavors, and no artificial sweeteners or preservatives. There are even 2 flavors that are 100% vegan! For more information on Shakeology you can go to the website at http://www.shakeology.com/stylinfitmama .
I believe in Shakeology. After doing research for about a year, I found a way to make it affordable, not just for me, but my entire family. I trust in it so much that I even have my children drink it daily. With no harmful chemicals or preservatives, I feel there is nothing to worry about. They are getting all the vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and so much more that their little bodies need as well. If you are interested or have any questions about Shakeology, feel free to leave your question in the comments. I will make sure I get back to you about it. Again, if you are drinking protein powders or meal replacement shakes, make sure you check the ingredients carefully! Even the products at GNC contain hydrogenated soybean oil, I learned that after purchasing a meal replacement shake and reading the ingredients. Be careful and cautious always of what you put in your body. You only have one, so you might as well take care of it.