So if you have tried the Shakeology meal replacement drink, you know that this new Shakeology Fiber is going to be great and the best. But why is it important to have fiber in your diet? There are many reasons why we all need fiber in our diets.

Fiber:

• Improves Digestion
• Promotes Regularity
• Can lower Cholesterol levels
• Slows the absorption of Glucose (helping to control sugar spikes)
• Helps you feel full
• Can help prevent obesity, constipation, hemorrhoids, diabetes, coronary heart disease, gall stones, and colon cancer

So now that you know all the benefits of having fiber in our diets, why would we not want more fiber in our daily lives?

How much fiber do we need?

Although there in not an official recommended daily amount for fiber, the U.S. government says that women from 18 to 50 years old should have about 25 grams and 21 grams for women over 50. Men between 18 to 50 years of age should have about 38 grams of fiber, and for men over 50 should have around 30 grams.

Most adult americans only get around 11 to 13 grams per day, which is less than half of what we should be getting. Shakeology Fiber was not made to give you all the fiber you need in a day, but it was made to help you reach your fiber levels. There is about 10 grams of fiber in each scoop, it also contains FOS, which is a natural prebiotic sweetener that will help add a bit of sweetness to your drink.

What sets Shakeology Fiber apart from all the other store-bought fiber products you can find in a store.  Most fiber products have only one source of fiber, but with Shakeology Fiber you get fiber from 5 different sources.  Therefore because of the different sources of fiber, you get better health benefits. Like weight management, lower cholesterol levels, prebiotic properties.  Shakeology fiber also contains L-glutamine, which is an amino acid that helps preventing muscle loss and boosting immunity. 

* Inulin (from chicory root)
Increases calcium and magnesium absorption while promoting regularity.

* Fructooligosaccharide (FOS)
A natural prebiotic sweetener that stimulates the supply of good bacteria in the intestinal tract, which helps increase overall digestive health.

* Konjac fiber
Helps maintain weight and regularity.

* Psyllium seed husk
Helps prevent dietary cholesterol from being absorbed by the liver and colon. It also helps curb your appetite.

* Apple fiber
Helps eliminate toxins from the intestinal tract for better digestion.

* L-glutamine
Aids in eliminating toxins in your body and fuels muscles during longer workout sessions.