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Dying to know the best meal replacement shakes out there? As the competition heats up, more brands are bragging themselves as the leader of the pack but when we talk about top notch quality, only few are immune from the chopping block.

Among the long list of products gaining popularity nowadays is Shakeology, described as one of the best meal replacement shakes of this health-conscious generation. Exclusively made by Beachbody to complement intense at-home workouts like Insanity and P90X, Shakeology is an all-natural product offering tons of health benefits and fitness wonders. And with 70 world-class ingredients to its credit, it’s safe to say that Shakeology really deserves the buzz.

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But looking beyond all these publicity and media promotions, does Shakeology really have what it takes to join the ranks of the best meal replacement shakes in town? Let’s try to answer this intriguing question by going over the three essential things that make a meal replacement a cut above the rest.

Tip # 1: Best Meal Replacement Shakes Contain Complete Nutrients

In the past,  meal replacement shakes were to either lose weight or gain weight depending on your fitness goal. What shakeology does is takes it to a whole other level that has never been done before. It takes the traditional meal replacement shake, and adds a variety of superfoods and natural earth ingredients into a shake to improve not only weight goals, but also your cholesterol, blood sugar levels, digestion, energy, mood, skin, and more. This is done by all natural ingredients that were put on this earth to benefit the human body.

The Best meal replacement shakes are not only “healthy” but describe themselves as a “complete package”. In other words, they provide the most complete list of health-giving nutrients that other cookie-cutter brands fail to offer.

Some of the falsely advertised “best meal replacement shakes” even cut the exact amount of vitamins and nutrients into half as part of their cost-effective strategies. It would benefit them but as a consumer, you don’t want to waste a lot of money for some hyped-up but substandard meal replacement, do you? Well, lucky for us because Shakeology has been proven to stick to its principle which is to promote health through a high-quality meal replacement product.

But how in the world can it pass the standard and become one of the best meal replacement shakes ever known? Plain and simple: By combining the best ingredients in the world to provide people with the best nutrients known to improve the quality of life. Shakeology is a meal replacement shake containing a wide array of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, probiotics, prebiotics, whey protein isolate and other components you would normally get by eating an overwhelming variety of fruits and vegetables.

Now that the new Vegan meal replacement was released in February 14th 2012, in the tropical strawberry flavor, even more props go out to this brand as they get their protein for this one from sprouted brown rice. Some of the highest quality protein out there, not to mention that these shakes are all gluten free as well.

To say that Shakeology is one of the best meal replacement shakes out there is an understatement. Shakeology is a life-changer and I can personally attest on how it has improved my overall health in just a matter of time.

Are there bad reviews out there. Of course! Misery loves company and people try to knock success. Is it the best meal replacement? Not for all people that are just looking for a simple cheap protein/carb replacement on the go. If that’s all you’re looking for, then I’ll be the first to tell you, Shakeology is not for you. An alternative to a meal would be a cheaper quality product that contains just enough to replace a meal with the right amount of protein, carbs, fats, and calories. There are many out there to choose from that will do the job. One brand I recommend if you are looking for a cheaper but quality product is:

EAS Myoplex

Remember, you get what you pay for and in this case with Myoplex which I took for years when doing the “Body For Life” program by Bill Phillips in 1998, you are lacking the right side of the label that Shakeology offers for your health.

So, if you are looking for some of the best natural ingredients for your body included in one meal…..then read on.

Tip # 2: Best Meal Replacement Shakes Provide Quality Protein

Best meal replacement shakes won’t be complete without a good amount of excellent protein. And when I say protein, what I mean is a nutrient that doesn’t just repair the body but also gives other outstanding health benefits.

Now, if you’re looking for that “ideal protein”, search no further because Shakeology has whey isolate protein, the top choice for bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts alike included in the greenberry and chocolate flavors. This protein repairs damaged tissues especially after a bout of intense exercises such as P90X or Insanity. However, that’s only the tip of the iceberg. As a matter of fact, whey protein also helps in regulating blood sugar to keep those sugary spikes at bay. In addition to that, this protein contributes largely on the development of lean muscles in the body, which help in reducing body fats in the process.

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Tip # 3: Best Meal Replacement Shakes should TASTE GOOD!

If there’s one thing I hate about these so-called “best meal replacement shakes”, that would be their taste that seems to be uninviting for my palate. Of course not everyone likes the taste of shakeology, but that is just the way of the world. You can’t please everyone, but it taste great in my opinion compared to most out there. More often than not, the overpowering taste of protein becomes too unappetizing for me to take that I end up gulping milk shakes instead.

Good for us because as times have changed, more award-winning recipes and taste have emerged from the best meal replacement shakes in the market. Shakeology, for example, are widely known for its three mouth-watering flavors such as Chocolate, Greenberry and Tropical Strawberry.

Although some vegans obviously prefer either Greenberry or Tropical, my heart really belongs to Chocolate. The taste is nothing short of fulfilling that I sometimes even forget that I’m drinking a meal replacement shake.

There is more to Shakeology than meets the eyes but if you want to give your body a healthy treat or supplement your daily workouts with a nutritious meal replacement, I really recommend Shakeology above all others.

Here are some tips to help you find your best meal replacement shake for you….They are all comparable when it comes to proteins grams, carbs and fat grams. Any of them can compete when it comes to the left side of the nutrition label. Where the difference can really be told is on the right side of the label and it’s ingredients. Is it all natural or are you taking something that does damage to your insides like artificial food coloring or sucralose?

You want to make sure that it is making you healthy on the inside as well during the process of helping you look good on the outside. Most of the brands out there don’t have a complete solution in their product so you must know what to look for and know what you are needing to reach you health and fitness goals.

Some brands have the vitamins but then also add artificial flavors. Some brands are all natural but don’t provide enough calories needed to be classified as a legit meal replacement. Remember, it must have at least approximately 120 calories to be considered a meal replacement. If it doesn’t, it is a snack!

If you’re a person who’s active and takes part in daily exercise, you need to be consuming the right amount calories for fuel or your body will be storing fat and burning the important things in your body that will hold you back from development.

I start my day off with a light fruit snack and green tea with water. My second meal by the time the clock hits 9am, I consume my shakeology. Here is my favorite recipe:

• 1 packet chocolate shakeology – 140 calories

• 2 tablespoon of Adam’s All Natural Peanut Butter – 200 Calories

• 2 tablespoon of Raw Local Honey – 128 calories

• 1 Banawa – 100 calories

This is a total of 568 calories which is in my per meal range for my age, gender, and activity level if I want to keep my energy levels for living and workouts while staying strong, lean, healthy, and happy. You can always modify the proportions to adjust the calorie intake for your specifications.

How about you? Have you tasted the best meal replacement shakes yet?

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