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Nutrition

5 Plants I Eat Every Day and Why

By Darin Olien; October 16, 2017

Beachbody nutrition expert, Darin Olien, shares five plants he eats every day for excellent health. Be sure to put these on your grocery list!

Nutrition

Eliminate the Protein “Middleman”

By Darin Olien; October 5, 2017

Wondering if you are getting enough protein as a vegan or vegetarian? The creator of Shakeology, Darin Olien, addresses your questions.

Nutrition

5 Underappreciated Dark, Leafy Greens to Try

By Darin Olien; October 24, 2018

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Eat everything in moderation.” Did you know this rule even applies to the healthiest of fruits and vegetables? Dark, leafy...

Nutrition

10 Foods for a Strong Immune System

By Darin Olien; October 19, 2017

The immune system helps you stay healthy, and the food you eat helps to support it. At the end of the day, it is always...

Nutrition

Going Vegan? Avoid These 5 Common Pitfalls

By Darin Olien; April 26, 2017

I don’t like labels. At all. But I don’t eat any animal products, including dairy, in my diet, so that means that technically I could...

Nutrition

Why I’m Vegan — and Why You Might Not Need to Be

By Darin Olien; January 5, 2017

I experimented with my first diet change at age 13. I saw an ad on TV for the “grapefruit diet.” I asked my mom to...

Nutrition

Spring-Clean Your Body and Mind with Ultimate Reset

By Beachbody; September 15, 2017

On April 29th, Darin Olien, Shakeology’s Ingredient Hunter and creator of the Ultimate Reset, will embark on a 21-day journey—and he wants you to join...