Chia seeds are native to South America and have been a staple in Mayan and Aztec diets for centuries. Today, they draw the interest of many people for their health benefits and uses in cooking. It turns out the South American staple is a rich source of nutrients and antioxidants.It...
Shakeology Spotlight Ingredient: Quinoa
Quinoa is one of my favorites! Many people have never heard of it nor know how to pronounce (I didn't either about 2 years ago)! It is pronounced keen-wa. What is quinoa? While quinoa is usually considered to be a whole grain, it is actually a seed, but can be prepared like...
Shakeology Spotlight- Shisandra, help deal with stress better plus much more
Schisandra Benefits- deal with stress better, help your organs function properly, and get help with fatigue- increase your energy without the jitters! Schizandra (sometimes spelled Schisandra) berries are a powerful adaptogen. This means that they will help you adapt to your environment allowing you to better handle stress, whether mental or physical. An...
Shakeology Ingredient SPOTLIGHT: Sacha Inchi
Need to reduce depression, lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar, and have an aid to prevent cancers? This is the ingredient that will help you! Have you heard of Sacha Inchi nuts? Also called Inca peanuts, these nuts are making a big splash in the world of superfoods. The Sacha Inchi...
Spotlight on new Tropical Strawberry Shakeology ingredient: Coconut Flower Nectar!
Spotlight on new Tropical Strawberry Shakeology ingredient: Coconut Flower Nectar! This naturally sweet, nutrient-rich nectar comes from coconut blossoms and contains amino acids, minerals, vitamin C and vitamin B. It's so sweet that it actually took the place of fructose as a sweetening agent for the new blend! Plus, its...
Spotlight on Shakeology ingredient: Amylase
Spotlight on Shakeology ingredient: Amylase. This is group of enzymes' function is to breakdown sugar and starch. Amylase digests carbohydrates units, eventually converting them into sugar. Amylase also works as an anti-inflammatory. Amylase is present in human saliva, where it begins the chemical process of digestion. Food that contains much starch but...