Better Skin, Thanks Shakeology...

There are so many products out on the market now that claim to improve the condition of your skin.  It's hard to wade through all of the useless stuff and find an effective remedy. But the best solutions are not lotions, they are nutrient rich foods that you can find in the grocery store. 

Avocados that would nourish the skin with essential oils, cherries help fight skin damage and wrinkles, flaxseed oil hydrates skin, and there are many others help improve beauty from the inside out.

Instead of buying all of these foods there is a delicious and ultra-convenient alternative with more beauty benefits than I could have wished for.

I did a bit of digging to find out which ingredients in Beachbody’s own Shakeology health shake have real beauty benefits.

Here are some of the beauty-boosting ingredients in Shakeology:

Biotin: for healthy hair and skin.

Amaranth (sprouted): has shown promise in the prevention of premature graying of the hair.

Bilberry fruit powder: a strong antioxidant and an excellent free radical scavenger. Helps combat the cell damage that leads to premature aging and disease.

Goji berries: one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits; helps prevent premature aging of skin; contains heavy doses of vitamin C and also linoleic acid, which help to promote collagen growth and keep your skin looking plump and youthful.

Grape seed extract: a natural anti-inflammatory shown to improve elasticity of the skin.

Iodine (as kelp): wonderful for nail growth and healthy hair.

Pantothenic acid: known to reduce toxins and assist with clearing acne.

Vitamin E: protects and helps to repair skin.

So many women who drink Shakeology have noticed their own beauty benefits. 

"Irene D. of Gilford, New Hampshire, mentioned she noticed a reduction in the 

brown blotches on her neck and décolleté. Also, her hair has become shiny 

and soft with less breakage since drinking Shakeology." 

"Tami F. from Maine said she loves that her fingernails now grow like crazy 

and her hair grows like weeds." 

"Jass O. said her nails finally aren’t weak like they used to be."

I couldn’t imagine traveling across the world to find these ingredients. It’s hard enough for me to find time to schlep to the local market. Thankfully, I can dash down to the kitchen at work to get my daily Shakeology fix. 

If you’d like, you can order yours HERE and have it delivered right to your door.

You will go BANANA'S over this...

🍌BANANA PROTEIN SMOOTHIE 🍌

1 Cup of almond milk
2 bananas
1 Cup of ice
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla Superfood Shakeology

Pumpkin Protein Bars

Fall is totally here in England. The leaves are changing color, its darker earlier and later in the mornings, and the temps average low 60's as a high. This means I need a few little pumpkin treats in my life!!!

This are so easy to make, they really really taste awesome. Like so awesome that you really have to ration out a serving size and then put the rest away!  If you are looking for something different for your fall rotation and snacks this is one we highly recommend.

Makes 12 servings 

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup agave 
• 4 oz applesauce 
• 2 tsp cinnamon 
• 1.5 tsp ground ginger 
• 1 tsp baking power 
• 1 tap baking soda 
• 1/2 tsp sea salt 
• 2 tsp vanilla extract 
• 4 egg whites 
• 15 oz can raw pumpkin 
• 2 cups oat flour (I make my own by blending steel cut oats in a blender, dry)
• 2 scoops vanilla shakeology powder 
• 1/4 cup almond milk 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Combine all spices and stir till combined in a large mixing bowl. 
2. Add agave, applesauce, vanilla, egg whites, pumpkin, almond milk and stir till combined. 
3. Add in dry ingredients (baking powder, packing soda, oat flour, protein powder) and still till well incorporated. 
4. Take a 9×13 inch pan and spray liberally with coconut oil cooking spray. Pour batter into pan and spread too so bars are even. Bake on 350 for 30 minutes. Enjoy!! 

**If you are following the #hammerandchisel or #21dayfix meal plan this counts as 1 yellow, 1/3 purple and 1/2 red 

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