Shakeology: A Low Glycemic Index

This is the final post in a series about the ingredients and benefits of Beachbody’s meal replacement shake, Shakeology.  I feel that the more we educate ourselves, the healthier we will be as a nation.  And, as a healthy, educated nation, we can make changes to the fundamental structure of our food supply and maybe reduce the influx of processed, high fat, high sodium food products (some of them I even hesitate to call food!). 

There is one more BIG reason Shakeology is the best meal replacement shake on the market: A 24 Glycemic Index (GI) Rating! But, what is a GI rating and why does this matter to you?
 

Well basically, it’s another stamp of approval that Shakeology is really good for you; and, quite possibly the best meal replacement for weight loss. And, it is worth getting excited about because, the GI uses a scale of 0 to 100, with higher numbers given to foods that cause the most rapid rise in blood sugar.

High-GI diet meal replacements cause the body to produce higher levels of insulin but sometimes too much. This gives you an energy burst, known as a “sugar rush.” It feels good at first, but then your blood sugar drops rapidly to lower than normal levels, known as a “crash.” Drinking low-GI – high protein meal replacement shakes, such as Shakeology, is a smart way to avoid the “sugar rush and sugar crash” cycle.

Plus, diet meal replacement drinks with a high-GI (above 70) trigger a rapid rise in blood sugar and insulin levels, which:
• Encourages your body to store fat
• Creates a cycle of hunger pangs and feeling unsatisfied
• Causes an energy crash that leaves you irritated and tired
• Can lead to high blood pressure, fluid retention, and diabetes

But, high protein meal replacement shakes with a low-GI (under 55) helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which:
• Increases levels of glycogen, a hormone that causes body fat to be burned
• Gives you a feeling of satisfied hunger
• Helps balance moods
• Reduces the risk of heart disease, helps control diabetes, and positively affects the aging process

Believe it or not…

The Shakeology meal replacement has a GI rating of 24! Which is actually lower than most fruits, some vegetables, and pretty much every processed food ever made. It keeps your sugar levels in check while supplying nutrition that satisfies, energizes, and helps promote good health.

Glycemic Index Range:
HIGH (GI:70 or above) MEDIUM (GI:56-69) LOW (GI:Under 55)

BAKED POTATOES (GI=93)
PRETZELS (GI=83)
RICE CAKES (GI=82)
CORNFLAKES (GI=81)
BEETS (GI=69)
SWEET POTATOES (GI=61)
WHITE RICE (GI=64)
PINEAPPLE (GI=59)
ORANGES (GI=42)
APPLES (GI=38)
SHAKEOLOGY Meal Replacement Shake (GI=24)
BROCCOLI (GI=10)

Related posts:

1. What is the importance of Glycemic Index?
2. Stevia in Shakeology
3. Slim Fast vs. Shakeology
4. Shakeology Q & A’s
5. Green Tea Extract in Shakeology

Filed under: Nutrition • Shakeology

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