These balance movements are really awesome. Provides some great motivation!
Month: October 2011
P90X Iphone App
The P90X Iphone App is on it’s way! Here’s a short behind the scenes clip of MegaMace.com shooting Tony on a stage in Hollywood with the Milo – a computer controlled motion ridge that can repeat precise moves over and over again – all this for the upcoming P90X iPhone app – it’s going to be off the hook!
Shakeology vs. Muscle Milk
Here are just a few of the basics of Shakeology vs. Muscle Milk. For a more detailed comparison, look at the nutritional labels below. This comparison is based on a 1 scoop serving of each brand. Shakeology is alot more than just a protein shake.
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| Calories | 140 | 150 |
| Prebiotics | YES | NO |
| Digestive Enzymes | YES | NO |
| Antioxidents | YES | YES |
| Phytonutrients | YES | NO |
| Protein | 17g | 16g |
| Total Fat | 1g | 6g |
Vitamins & Minerals – Muscle Milk does contain vitamins and minerals, but again the amounts are limited. For example, Shakeology contains 100% of the RDA for Vitamins A, B1, B6, and B12. In contrast, Muscle Milk has only 17% of your RDA for all these vitamins and most of the minerals.
Heavy Metals in Muscle Milk and EAS
Recent reviews on muscle milk and EAS can be found here Consumer Reports investigation found high levels of lead and other heavy metals in both Muscle Milk and EAS. CBS News made a similar report. These reports discuss the dangers associated with heavy metals and why you would want to avoid them. You won’t find these listed on the Nutrition Facts for either supplement, which does bring into question whether their Nutrition Facts are accurate for the remainder of their items. Mostly it shows serious corner cutting. Given the results of these investigations, it is pretty easy to see why there is such a dramatic price difference between these products.
What’s In Shakeology
You probably wouldn’t be able to find all of the 70-plus, ultra-high-quality ingredients in Shakeology, that’s why Beachbody has done the work for us, searching all over the world for these ingredients. You get a wide range of essential nutrients, you’ll also get the benefits of important foods from all around the world. More than 70 different ingredients were chosen from around the world for their potency and bioavailability (the ability to deliver the nutrients your body needs). Here are the key nutrient groups that these ingredients deliver:
- Protein and Essential Amino Acids to help build long, lean muscles and reduce food cravings
- Prebiotics and Digestive Enzymes, which aid in improving digestion, regularity, and nutrient absorption
- Antioxidants and Phytonutrients to help counteract free radical damage that can lead to degenerative diseases
- Vitamins and Minerals your body needs to function for
optimal health
Protein and Essential Amino Acids
- Help build and repair muscles
- Reduce hunger and food cravings
- Help keep blood sugar steady
- Support brain function to help promote alert thinking and reduce anxiety
- Promote healthy skin, hair, and nails
Shakeology includes whey protein isolate, an easily absorbable source of high-quality protein that’s ideal for building and maintaining lean muscle mass. It also helps keep your blood sugar steady, reducing hunger and junk food cravings. Essential amino acids, found in protein, help the body repair muscle tissue and heal wounds; support the brain to promote calmness and alertness; and reduce hunger pangs. The whey protein in Shakeology provides a highly bioavailable source of essential amino acids.
Prebiotics and Digestive Enzymes
- Aid digestion
- Help boost the immune system
- Increase absorption of nutrients
- Help keep you “regular”
Shakeology contains many ingredients that are beneficial to the digestive system. Prebiotics, natural components of certain plants, help support the “friendly” bacteria in your digestive tract. They may also help with the absorption of minerals such as calcium. Digestive enzymes, from plant sources such as pineapples and papayas, help your body break down food into its individual components, making the nutrients easier to absorb. Cooking can destroy food’s natural digestive enzymes, so there’s a good chance that you don’t get enough of them in your diet.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
- Get rid of harmful free radicals
- Help decrease inflammation
- Help boost your immune system
- Potentially decrease the risk of degenerative diseases
- May even increase longevity
Many of Shakeology’s fruit and vegetable sources have been chosen for their high concentration of healthy natural substances known as phytonutrients, including flavonoids, polyphenols, anthocyanins, and catechins. These substances have antioxidant properties, meaning they help get rid of molecules known as free radicals, which damage cells and may be a key component of the aging process. In laboratory tests, phytonutrients have shown promise in helping prevent a wide variety of degenerative conditions. What’s more, studies suggest that the natural mix of phytochemicals you get from whole-plant sources is more effective than taking them individually as nutritional supplements.
23 Vitamins and Minerals
- Get a wide range of essential nutrients
- Get your necessary vitamins every day
- Make up for dietary deficiencies
Most of us don’t get the complete range of essential vitamins and minerals in our daily diets. Some important vitamins, such as vitamin C and the B vitamins, are water-soluble, meaning they’re flushed out of your body after a short time and need to be replenished regularly. Others, like vitamin E, can be difficult to get enough of in food. Shakeology provides all these nutrients in an easy-to-take, easily absorbable form, so you never have to worry.
Shakeology Compared to Protein Shakes
As you can see from the information above, Shakeology is a lot more than a protein shake. Nonetheless, a lot of people want to know how it stacks up against other protein shakes. This information is from the nutritional facts and labels, which provides the basis for the review.
As you’ll see, the comparison really isn’t fair because Shakeology is not just a protein shake. It is so much more than that, which explains why the price is higher. It’s simply more valuable.
Is Shakeology Kosher
Is Shakeolgoy Kosher? Shakeology is not Kosher certified but is Kosher in many respects. Due to the fact that many people have varying practices, we’ve put together an outlined list of the Kosher guidelines in regards to Shakeology so you can deem if Shakeology fits into your Kosher diet.
1. Certain animals may not be eaten at all. This restriction includes the flesh, organs, eggs and milk of the forbidden animals.
Explanation: The only animal product in Shakeology is the whey protein which is derived from cow’s milk. Cows are on the list of permitted animals (because they have cloven hooves).
2. Of the animals that may be eaten, the birds and mammals must be killed in accordance with Jewish law.
Explanation: No birds or mammals are killed for Shakeology.
3. All blood must be drained from meat and poultry or broiled out of it before it is eaten.
Explanation: Not applicable for Shakeology. (no meat in Shakeology)
4. Certain parts of permitted animals may not be eaten.
Explanation: Again, the only animal product is whey protein from cow’s milk, which is not a forbidden part.
5. Fruits and vegetables are permitted, but must be inspected for bugs (which cannot be eaten).
Explanation: All the ingredients for Shakeology are inspected for bugs, microbes, etc. There are no bugs in Shakeology!
6. Meat (the flesh of birds and mammals) cannot be eaten with dairy. Fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables and grains can be eaten with either meat or dairy. (According to some views, fish may not be eaten with meat).
Explanation: There is no meat in Shakeology.
7. Utensils (including pots and pans and other cooking surfaces) that have come into contact with meat may not be used with dairy, and vice versa. Utensils that have come into contact with non-kosher food may not be used with kosher food. This applies only where the contact occurred while the food was hot.
Explanation: There is no meat in Shakeology and the manufacturing facility that makes Shakeology does not process meat, so none of the utensils/manufacturing containers come into contact with meat. In addition, Shakeology is never heated above 115 degrees-since heat destroys the nutrients. Many individual ingredients are air-dried or dried below 115 degrees. The whey-protein is cold-processed and Shakeology is not heated when it is mixed. So again, we do not believe that this is not an issue.
8. Grape products made by non-Jews may not be eaten.
Explanation: The only grape-related product in Shakeology is Grape Seed Extract.
What is Shakeology
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Shakeology Study
In an independent 90-day study, participants replaced one meal a day with Shakeology ® and exercised regularly. Here’s what they told us:
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What is Shakeology?
Shakeology is a nutritional protein shake that provides a wide spectrum of healthy nutrients in a low-calorie formula. Whether you use it as a meal replacement for weight loss or simply to ensure your body gets all the nutrients it needs for optimal health, Shakeology takes the guesswork out of nutrition. Here’s what the doctor who ran the study observed about the participants:
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How It Works This patent-pending daily nutritional shake helps your body gently eliminate toxins more efficiently while allowing for better absorption of the essential nutrients you need. A proprietary blend of digestive enzymes and prebiotics helps your body progressively eliminate the toxins that build up over time from eating today’s highly processed foods. At the same time, whole-food ingredients deliver the essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals your body needs to curb cravings, allowing your body to shed stored fat while the more than 20 different antioxidants and phytonutrients help reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and stroke. |
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What’s In It? Even if you searched all over the world, you probably wouldn’t be able to find all of the 70-plus, ultra-high-quality ingredients we’ve included in Shakeology. Not only do you get a wide range of essential nutrients, from the fruits and vegetables you should be eating more of every day, you’ll also get the benefits of important foods from all around the world—foods that the latest scientific research has shown to be highly advantageous to your well-being. More than 70 different ingredients were chosen from around the world for their potency and bioavailability (the ability to deliver the nutrients your body needs). Here are the key nutrient groups that these ingredients deliver:*
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Protein and Essential Amino Acids
Shakeology includes whey protein isolate, an easily absorbable source of high-quality protein that’s ideal for building and maintaining lean muscle mass. It also helps keep your blood sugar steady, reducing hunger and junk food cravings. Essential amino acids, found in protein, help the body repair muscle tissue and heal wounds; support the brain to promote calmness and alertness; and reduce hunger pangs. The whey protein in Shakeology provides a highly bioavailable source of essential amino acids. |
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Prebiotics and Digestive Enzymes
Shakeology contains many ingredients that are beneficial to the digestive system. Prebiotics, natural components of certain plants, help support the “friendly” bacteria in your digestive tract. They may also help with the absorption of minerals such as calcium. Digestive enzymes, from plant sources such as pineapples and papayas, help your body break down food into its individual components, making the nutrients easier to absorb. Cooking can destroy food’s natural digestive enzymes, so there’s a good chance that you don’t get enough of them in your diet. |
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Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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23 Vitamins and Minerals
Most of us don’t get the complete range of essential vitamins and minerals in our daily diets. Some important vitamins, such as vitamin C and the B vitamins, are water-soluble, meaning they’re flushed out of your body after a short time and need to be replenished regularly. Others, like vitamin E, can be difficult to get enough of in food. Shakeology provides all these nutrients in an easy-to-take, easily absorbable form, so you never have to worry. |
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