How Does Shakeology Work?

Updated: Feb 25, 2020

From the Beachbody Blog February 19, 2019 | BY: Kara Wahlgren

8 Reasons to Start Drinking Shakeology

If you’re trying to get healthy and fit and lose weight, drinking a Peanut Butter Banana Split Shake might sound like the fastest way to go off the rails, right?

So when you hear someone raving about their favorite Shakeology recipe — like the aforementioned Peanut Butter Banana Split Shake — you might wonder how that could possibly help anyone support healthy weight loss.

But even though it sounds like one of those things that falls squarely in the too-good-to-be-true category, Shakeology really can help you get the nutrients you need and make losing weight a little easier.*

It works by addressing some nutritional gaps our diets can have with potent ingredients that help support digestive health, provide healthy energy, and reduce cravings, and just plain help you feel better.*

And when we feel better, we do better, by making smarter choices and taking on bigger challenges.

Here’s how Shakeology works — and why you should start drinking it.

The Backstory

Before we get into the “how,” here’s a little of the “why”:

Shakeology was created by Beachbody CEO Carl Daikeler, nutrition and fitness advocate Isabelle Daikeler, and superfood hunter Darin Olien.

The idea was to create a nutrition product that would help restore some of the nutrients that our modern diets might be missing through a delicious shake made with a high standard of ingredient sourcing and quality.

From the beginning, Shakeology was envisioned as a whole new type of shake. The promise between the founders was that they would never compromise health benefits for costs or profit.

That’s why we search the world over for potent superfoods rarely used in similar products and combined them in precise ways to optimize their health benefits.

1. Shakeology Is More Than Just a Protein Shake


And it doesn’t have just one type of protein, but a blend of globally harvested protein from whey, pea, chia, flax, and quinoa.

But Shakeology isn’t a typical protein shake.

“In addition to the protein blend, it also has a bunch of awesome fruit- and vegetable-based ingredients in it,” says Paige Bente, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.


This superfood nutrition shake can give you a head start on the nutrients you need for the day and help you get through your workouts.*

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2. Shakeology Can Help Curb Cravings and Help You Lose Weight*


We all know how to lose weight — eat healthy foods, watch your portion sizes, and exercise more often — but it can take serious willpower to reach for something nutritious when your brain is telling you to eat all the Halloween candy.


And if you’ve got a sweet tooth that won’t quit, Shakeology can help satisfy it in a healthy way. ” As part of a healthy diet, Shakeology can replace foods that are higher in calories but lower in nutrients,” Bente says.

So the next time you’re tempted to hoover a tub of chocolate ice cream or down a sugary latte, whip up a Chocolate Shakeology smoothie or a Vanilla Chai Shakeology instead.

3. Shakeology Can Help Take the Stress Out of Meal Planning


But let’s be honest: Some days you’re inspired to cook a Spinach and Broccoli Strata, and some days you’re just… not.


And if your cooking skills are limited, Shakeology can help with that, too.

There are a ton of tasty Shakeology recipes out there, so it’s an easy way to add more variety to your meal plan, even if you’re not a master chef.

4. Shakeology Is an Easy Grab-and-Go Food



So in less time than it takes to pop into a convenience store for a snack or wait in line at the drive-through, you’ll be sipping a healthy shake that’s loaded with nutrients — and makes you feel way better than greasy chips or fries would.

5. Shakeology Is a Solid Source of Fiber


Fiber helps support healthy bacteria in your gut and move waste through your digestive system; it also helps you feel fuller.

6. Shakeology Can Help Jump-Start Clean-Eating Habits


It doesn’t have any artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives, and it delivers superfood-ingredient powders to help maximize the nutritional value of each ingredient.


7. Shakeology Actually Tastes Good!


There are also four vegan options: Chocolate Vegan, Vanilla Vegan, Café Latte Vegan, and Tropical Strawberry.



And even your favorite fruits and veggies can get a little boring if you eat them every. single. day.



One scoop of Shakeology contains all of those superfood ingredients and more, so you can enjoy their health benefits every day!

Flavor Samplers

Not sure which flavors you'll like? Try a Taste Sampler; also available in vegan!