Day 18

As you might expect, during the process of developing and experimenting with RoboShake, I've learned a lot about nutrition. Studying nutrition is incredibly frustrating though, because study results, opinions, and recommendations are so scattered and contradictory that it's almost impossible to come away with consistent, actionable, advice.

However, I've been noticing that consensus seems to be forming on one topic: vitamin supplements. More and more, it seems that supplementation is not necessary for healthy, properly-nourished, people. For example, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association both encourage caution and indicate that the benefits of supplements are not supported by recent research. (The one exception is pregnant women.)

I've always thought it was a little odd to take a pill full of chemicals simply based on the idea that it might be "good for you." Nevertheless, I've taken a daily multivitamin for years. My wife though, who happens to be vegetarian and at times vegan, never takes vitamins. Last week her primary care physician ordered routine blood test as a preventative measure, and all her numbers came back in the normal, healthy, range.

With all this in mind, I think after RoboShake I'll continue not taking supplements, and focus instead on eating well!

Day 18
Shake: Pineapple, Kale, Peanut, Raisin, and Almond Milk
Shake Cost: < $7.45
Body Weight: 159.4lb (-4.4lb total)