How Do I Really Know If Shakeology^® Is Worth the Money When Everything Else Costs Less?

There are many protein shakes and meal replacements that are less expensive than Shakeology. But comparisons based on the simple "protein shake" or even "health shake" are usually off the mark and don't stack up to Shakeology.
Shakeology was designed for people who want more than protein, and for people who want the health benefits being represented by the ingredients on the label. To really know whether a product measures up to Shakeology, you need to keep some things in mind:

How much is enough?

We are proud of Shakeology's 70+ ingredients. Other shakes will trumpet the number of ingredients they have too. But are the ingredients they are counting actually good for you? Are there any artificial flavors or colors listed in those ingredients? Not in Shakeology!
Are they derived from whole-food sources? They are in Shakeology! Too often the "magic ingredient" has been isolated from the enzymes and phytonutrients that actually make the ingredient useful when consumed.
And does the competition formulate for the synergistic benefits between the ingredients, or just slap together whatever is hot in the media? Shakeology was specially formulated for the collection of ingredients to work together like a symphony; this combination is so effective, some people report dramatic benefits within the first week. Other supplements point to one or two individual ingredients and build a "story" around their superfood attributes.

Protein

Pay attention to a product's protein source or blend. Protein sources like whey protein hydrolysate have been shown to trigger a much higher insulin response in the body. That's not an outcome we would tolerate in Shakeology.
Our protein source is whey protein isolate, which is more than 90 percent pure protein. Plus, Shakeology is loaded with digestive enzymes and lactase—that's the enzyme that breaks down lactose and is found in over-the-counter products like Lactaid^®. Don't confuse whey protein concentrate with isolate. Whey protein concentrate is the least pure form of whey protein made. The benefit of isolate versus concentrate is that the fat has been removed to achieve isolate. The fat in whey protein is what carries toxins consumed by the animal. That's the reason Shakeology can be used by so many people who are lactose-intolerant—because those toxins have been removed through the isolate process.
For our vegan formulation, we use sprouted brown rice protein, not soy. Does the competition use ANY soy in their formulation? Soy protein contains estrogen, mimicking compounds that can interfere with your hormones. On top of that, most of the soy in the marketplace is GMO (genetically modified). These are two important reasons why we don't use soy in Shakeology.

Glycemic index tested . . .

In terms of sugar, many protein shakes contain 1 gram of sugar or less. This is because they are using artificial chemical sweeteners. (Check the label for sucralose, aspartame, or sugar alcohols.) Shakeology's small amounts of sugar comes from natural sources and whole superfoods like coconut flower nectar and luo han guo, which are easily processed by the body and, in fact, have been tested and certified by an independent lab to have a low glycemic index of 24—that's lower than most fruits! (An apple is 36, and an orange is 43.)

What's not in the base, they may suggest you add later

Other shakes don't cost as much as Shakeology at first glance, but they also don't contain the full profile of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for some vitamins and minerals, or whole-food sources of antioxidants, phytonutrients, adaptogen herbs, prebiotics, probiotics, or digestive enzymes. We've seen competitors make you buy a separate vitamin pack for $150 per month! Once you add it up, this is hardly a "good deal," and it's usually hardly even a good product.
To achieve the benefits of Shakeology we've seen, competitors charge between $250 and $335 per month! $120 doesn't seem expensive when you realize all of the benefits Shakeology delivers.

SUMMARY:

Formula: 70+ of the healthiest ingredients from whole-food sources from around the world VERSUS protein, fillers, artificial coloring, and isolated glamour ingredients
Winner: Shakeology

Protein Source: Shakeology's pure whey protein isolate or plant-based sprouted brown rice protein VERSUS soy, hydrolyzed whey, and/or whey concentrate blend
Winner: Shakeology

Taste: Rich Chocolate, tangy Greenberry, or fruity Tropical Strawberry Shakeology VERSUS chemically-derived, artificially-flavored competition
Winner: Shakeology

Price: $130 for Shakeology VERSUS—Oops! It's impossible to compare lesser formulations on price. But if you add in all the separate vitamins and flavoring agents the other companies ask you to buy to match the benefits and nutritional content of Shakeology, you would easily spend over $300 every month—that's 2 and half times the cost of Shakeology!
Winner: Shakeology

But the best comparison is results. From weight loss, to reduction in cravings, to regularity, to healthier cholesterol levels, to increased energy levels, to an overall sense of well being . . . We give a bottom-of-the-bag guarantee on Shakeology because we KNOW people will be amazed by how they feel. Shakeology is the winner by a total knock out.

There are MANY alternatives to Shakeology!

Whey protein powder
Body by Vi Shakes
Herbalife
Ensure
Monavie
Slim Fast
Myoplex
Isagenix

…. and the list goes on and on. There are lots of “shakes” out there. In one sense, you can call any of them an alternative. But the question is, are these products a SUBSTITUTE for Shakeology?

Ironically, these other products love nothing more than to be even considered in a “Shakeology vs. ___” debate, because that raises the perception of their product. All debates end as soon as you get past the “meal substitute” generalizations and start looking at the INGREDIENTS.

Why do you suppose that these other shakes try to pass themselves off as an alternative to Shakeology? Because they all know that Shakeology is the most amazing product on the market.

Beachbody also makes a meal replacement shake. It is very comparable to these other meal replacement shakes, and sells for $39. Why aren’t these shakes seeking to be compared to the Beachbody Meal Replacement Shake? Because most of them cost more and instantly lose any competitive advantage. But if they can somehow make people assume they are a cheaper alternative to Shakeology, rather than a more expensive alternative to the Beachbody Meal Replacement Shake, then they lure people to try their product.

We are informed and intelligent. We look at facts. We look at ingredients. And these other products are simply not even in the same league. Don’t take our word for it. Look at the labels of any one of the alternatives, and compare it to the amazing ingredients in Shakeology. There honestly is no other product in the same league as Shakeology. These meal replacement shakes are mass produced from synthetic materials, unlike Shakeology which is made from whole food sources. These meal replacement shakes are made with cheap fillers, sugars, and artificial sweeteners. Shakeology uses NONE.

Even though Shakeology seems expensive at first, it is interesting to note that of all Beachbody supplements, Shakeology has the lowest profit margin. The ingredients in this product ARE EXPENSIVE because they are the most amazing super-foods the world has to offer. You get what you pay for. Is your health worth it to you?

Will you give up your Starbucks … or your fast food lunch … or your stop at the convenience store for a snack … to use Shakeology and transform your health?