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Essentials Shakes

A complete plant-based meal in 60 seconds for a stronger body, a sharper mind, a better life. Energize your mornings, live healthier, and control cravings with the most complete science-backed solution to essential nutrition.

What's in the Essentials Shake?

Yellow Pea Protein, Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Alfalfa Leaf Juice, Organic Wheatgrass, Organic Barley Grass, Organic Oat Grass, Organic Broccoli, Organic Cabbage, Organic Kale, Organic Parsley, Organic Chlorella, Organic Kelp, Organ

Essentials Shake Supplement Facts

How much protein is there in these products?

Essential Shakes = 18g of protein per serving. Performance Shakes = 25g of protein per serving. Essentials Bars = 11 - 12g of protein per bar

When and how should I use the Essentials Shake?

For best results, the Essentials shake was designed to be used at least once per day to help fill the most common nutrition gaps in the diet. There are many ways to use the Essentials Shake with the most common uses being. 1. As a daily multivitamin

What is the difference between the two flavors?

The two formulations are nearly identical. The difference is in the flavoring used to create them. For chocolate, we use a natural cacao powder and for vanilla chai we use a natural vanilla bean and chai blend. Have new flavors you’d like us to creat

How much should I use?

One scoop is the recommended serving size. One to two servings per day will provide optimal levels of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that the body needs to empower you to be at your best and thrive. In the off chance that your bag came without a s

I lost my scoop, how much should I use?

Between 3-4 tablespoons.

What is the best way to mix the Essential Shake?

To provide our customers with the most convenient way to use the Essentials shake whether you are at home, on the go, or traveling, we have designed the formulation to be readily mixed with 10-12 ounces of water. The powder mixes best using a shaker

Why do the instructions say to blend or shake?

Blending or shaking is the best way to get a consistent, creamy texture and flavor. Due to the density of nutrients in this product, we don’t recommend stirring.

Can I give Essentials to my children?

While there isn’t anything in the product that would be considered unsafe, we recommend speaking to your pediatrician first to determine if a particular LyfeFuel product is right for your child.

Do the Essentials shakes have Amino Acids?

Yes, it has a complete amino acid profile delivering all the essential and non-essential amino acids that you need to build and maintain lean muscle and support optimal bodily function.

How much do they cost?

One bag of the Essentials Shake contains 24 Meals and costs $60 on a recurring subscription or $70 as a one-time purchase.

Do you have any stevia-free shakes?

Not yet, but we are working on a formulation to remove stevia...stay tuned.

What is the shelf-life of the shakes?

Two years from the stamped on manufacturing date.

Why is Vitamin K so high?

We include both vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 in the product. Vitamin K2 is missing or lacking in most diets. It works in synergy with vitamin D to help deposit calcium into bones. Current evidence supports the notion that joint supplementation of vitami

Can you bake with the shakes?

The powders are very easy to bake with and were designed to withstand the heat of baking. Our versatile powders serve as a great base for your favorite healthy and nutritious recipes! Be sure to check our instagram @lyfefuel or visit the recipes sect

Are the shakes gluten-free?

Our shakes do not contain any gluten and we are in the process of gaining the gluten-free certification. The Essentials shake contains wheat, oat, and barley grass using just the grass, not the seed kernals where gluten is stored means that our green

What is the sweetener used?

We currently use a combination of organic coconut sugar and stevia, but we are in the process of launching a new and improved formulation that eliminates stevia from the shakes.

Are the shakes low FODMAP?

Unfortunately, our products are not certified FODMAP at this time but it is something that we are working towards and are certainly considering as we look to add more products to our lineup.

Do the shakes contain caffeine?

There is no caffeine in either the Essentials shakes because caffeine can inhibit the absorption of essential vitamins & minerals.

Can I use this after having bariatric surgery?

While we're unable to provide specific medical advice, our products do make a great option for people who have had bariatric surgery. The high amount of nutrients and low volume of the shakes make it a convenient way to get many of the essential vita

Do the shakes contain nuts?

The products are nut-free except for coconut. The products contain just a touch of coconut sugar used as a natural sweetener.

How does the Essentials compare?

The Essentials is truly in a category of it's own.  Unlike a protein shake, greens powder, or multivitamin - the Essentials combines all of these into one.  It's what you'd expect to get in a real whole food meal, but it is a lot more convenient, cos