If Shakeology is the healthiest meal of the day, why is it so expensive? At just over $4 per serving, Shakeology is an incredible value. Each serving packs up to 17g of protein per serving along with whole-food nutrition from some of the most nutrient-dense superfoods on the planet. This combination of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes, phytonutrients and rare adaptogens is unparalleled. If I’m on a low carb diet will it be okay to drink Shakeology, or will it ruin my results?
If anything, adding Shakeology to your low carb diet will improve your results! Yes, carbs are the macronutrient most prone to turn to fat, but that’s only when they’re not being used properly. They’re also the body’s preferred source of fuel, as in, they’re the most efficient way to fuel workouts. Although Beachbody offers some high protein options, we never low-ball carbs for exactly this reason. Without carbs, your body can convert protein and fat (both dietary and bodily) to fuel, but it’s a less efficient pathway, so you’re more prone to “bonking” or running out of blood sugar and glycogen. Furthermore, you’re putting your body under an enormous amount of stress, which can cause all kinds of issues, including catabolism, or the breaking down of muscle for energy.