Tropical Strawberry Shakeology®—just the sound of it makes you want to enjoy a tall glass on a sandy beach. But there's so much more to it than just an enticing name. What's in it? What's the serving size? When can I get some?

Tropical launches on February 14th. Beachbody put together 10 sips of brilliance to learn everything there is to know about the newest kid on the block.

1) Take a walk on the light side. Tropical Strawberry Shakeology is a new, light, refreshing flavor
featuring strawberry, banana, pineapple, papaya, and coconut. And it's easy to customize with any of your favorite additions.

2) Savor the new flavor. In a coco-nutshell, Tropical has a taste and texture so delicious and
smooth, you won't believe it's vegan!

3) Tropicology 101. Just what the doc ordered—still the healthiest meal of the day 
 
4) No animals allowed. Tropical is a completely plant-based formula with NO animal products.
This makes it very easily digested and assimilated by your body. 
 
5) Share the love. Want a bunch of great new ways to share Tropical with the rest of civilization? How about a new recipe calendar with 60 fresh new recipes? 
 
6) Blinding you with science. Beachbody's proprietary vegan protein blend contains all 9 essential amino acids. It also contains a protein blend featuring raw, sprouted, fermented brown rice protein, along with sacha inchi, chia, flax, quinoa, amaranth, and spirulina. 

7) Superfoods to the rescue. Tropical also includes NEW superfoods, including coconut flower nectar, luo han huo, Himalayan salt, and konjac root. All of the key nutrients come from natural whole foods. There are no added vitamin or mineral isolates and no fortification.

8) Get your mac on this Valentine's Day. Maca, that is. Just like Chocolate and Greenberry, Tropical also contains maca powder (root), which carries strong libido-enhancing properties. Maca also helps increase stamina and energy levels, calms the nerves, and contributes to overall well being. Just
sayin'.

9) Try Tropical on for size. This delicious new Shakeology flavor is available in both 30-day bag
and single-serve packettes. What's more, you'll also find it available in Challenge Packs by the end of this month, too!  With only 90 days til swimsuit season, this deal is a steal.

10) Weight no longer. Eager to try Tropical right away? Can't say we blame you. If you're already drinking Shakeology, you can switch your order now, so delicious Tropical Strawberry Shakeology will arrive to your door in your next shipment.
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I think the first time I heard the word chia, it was during a holiday gift commercial for "chia pets."  Who can forget the jingle - cha-cha-cha-chia?  Surprisingly enough, the seeds used to grow these whimsical terracotta plants is the same seed that is considered a powerful superfood.

The ancient Aztecs used chia seeds over 3000 years ago.  Warriors prized the small seeds for its endurance promoting qualities.  They would eat it in bread before battle or drink it in water before running long distances.

What's so special about chia?  Chia contains Omega 3 which is a rich source of essential fatty acids.  Omega 3 fatty acids are necessary for human growth and supports the development of our brain, eyes and nerves.  Chia seeds are also rich in calcium, potassium, mangesium, iron, zinc, many trace minerals and is considered a biologically-complete protein.  What that means is it contains an adequate proportion of all the nine essential amino acids for our dietary needs.

Why would anyone want to include chia seeds in their diet?  Health benefits include:
- Promotes a healthy heart
- Normalizes blood pressure
- Lowers bad cholesterol
- Has six times more calcium than milk
- Considered nutritionally superior to flax and soy
- Improves digestion
- Removes toxins naturally
- Strengthens muscles and bones
- Supports healthy weight loss due to its high fiber content

Because chia is neutral in color and flavor, it can be added to healthy recipes without changing the taste.  It's delicious in soups, cereal, salad, yogurt, smoothies and baked goods.  You can buy Chia in most health food stores.