I’ve always wondered about the Tone It Up Bombshell Spell and Meta D since they first came out a few years ago. They were and continue to be a huge hit. If you search the #TIUNutritionPlan, you’ll probably see that characteristic hazy orange sprinkled all over Instagram.

Once I bought the nutrition plan and looked at the ingredients of the Spell, I wondered what such a little 4-oz drink could do. Was it really worth it, or should I just skip it?

K&K said the drink was based on science, without much explanation.

Now, cutesy little vinegar juice shots are everywhere.

 

But why?

You hear constant warnings not to drink fruit juice, because it’s basically sugar water empty calories.

You also hear about how bogus apple cider vinegar is.

And honey? Basically just more added sugar. And you know how bad extra sugar is for your body.

And don’t you wonder if the minute benefits you might get from a little shot are even worth it?

So, why drink those little drinks then?

 

But, then I started drinking the Bombshell Spell. Every year during and after the Bikini Series. Whenever I’m ready to get my body back in gear.

What happens amazes me every time.

 

Whenever I drink it, the weight budges again.

Whenever I stop drinking it, the weight loss halts.

 

Not to mention the giddy feeling I get when I drink it. Since the drink has become a staple during the Bikini Series, I now equate that sweet tropical taste with summer! It’s a psychological trigger now.

 

But I wasn’t satisfied with “not knowing” how this drink works.

Because I love the science behind stuff like this, I did a little digging, and here’s what I found.

 

 

The incredible benefits of pineapple juice

This article from Healthline on the benefits of pineapple juice had some really great insights into the potent properties of pineapple juice.

Bromelain, the medicinal enzyme in pineapple juice:

• Reduces inflammation, especially post-exercise soreness
• Suppresses cancer growth
• Speeds up digestion
• Improves fat loss

Beta carotene in the juice:

• Protects your eyes
• Protects against free radicals (that lead to cancer and heart disease)
• Helps keep your brain sharp
• Protects your lungs

The Vitamin C boost you get:

• Bolsters your immune system, especially your defenses against the common cold
• Helps prevent cancer
• Protects your eyes
• Protects against heart disease
• Reduces the effects of stress by lowering cortisol and adrenaline levels

You also get a bunch of additional benefits from the calcium, magnesium, and manganese content of pineapple juice, like better bones and increased metabolism. The benefits are too long to list!

 

Then, there’s the apple cider vinegar in the Bombshell Spell…

 

The fabulous side effects of apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar, though a highly controversial dietary aid, does carry antioxidants and acetic acid which have been shown to:

• Improve blood sugar and insulin levels, fighting diabetes
• Help with weight loss by increasing satiety and reducing belly fat
• Reduce heart disease risk

The fermentation makes ACV a great prebiotic, which:

• Aids in digestion
• Promotes healthy gut flora, which has a whole bunch of other benefits

I found this version, which has the cinnamon, honey, and lemon in it already,
so all I have to do is add it to the pineapple juice.

 

The Unmistakable Benefits of Raw Honey

If you pour raw honey into your concoction, you get the following benefits:

• Powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals
• Antibacterial and anti-fungal properties
• Phytonutrients with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
• Cough suppressant

 

The powerful medicinal properties of cinnamon

If you add a dash of cinnamon to your spell, like I do, you get a bunch of extra benefits:

• Improves metabolism
• Super source of antioxidants to attack cancer-causing free radicals
• Potent anti-inflammatory
• Reduces heart disease risk (lowers cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure)
• Improves sensitivity to insulin and lowers blood sugar, fighting diabetes
• Powerful antibacterial and anti-fungal

 

Lime has some unmistakable benefits too, especially in the vitamin department with its potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium content, not to mention the antioxidants. Lime juice is also really great at kick-starting digestion and boosting metabolism.

 

Pretty wild, eh? Who knew you could get so much out of a tiny tropical drink?

You can see how pineapple juice is a heckuva lot more than just glorified sugar water and that apple cider vinegar actually does have some research-backed health benefits.

Plus, the Bombshell Spell uses only 4 ounces of pineapple juice, so it’s not like you’re overloading your system with sugar. And the sweetness helps counteract the strong vinegar taste.

If you were thinking about skipping the Bombshell Spell, I hope this information inspires you to reconsider.

 

To help you swallow that bitter vinegar taste, consider these helpful tips.

 

Tone it Up Bombshell Spell Tips

The contents of your Bombshell Spell make a big difference in how it tastes and how beneficial it is. To help you get the most out of your Bombshell Spell, remember to:

• Drink the Spell in the morning while you’re fasted to ignite your metabolism
• Wash your Spell down with water to protect your teeth from the acidity
• Use pure pineapple juice, not from concentrate, to get the most benefits
• Use organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, like Braggs or White House
• Use raw honey, if available, to keep all the benefits intact
• If your ingredients are available in an organic version, choose that

 

Do I think the Bombshell Spell is a miracle drink and the cure for cancer? Pfffff. Heck no!

But I do feel more…powered up, I guess you could say…when I drink it every day.

I do think it’s a great complement to a lean, clean and green diet and active lifestyle.

And it evokes positive summer vibes for me, so why not?

 

 

***Like the Bombshell Spell? You might also like this simple Green Tea Elixir. It has some of the same incredible benefits and more!

 

How about you?

Do you drink the Bombshell Spell every day? Do you notice a difference when you drink it versus when you don’t? Does the smell and taste remind you of summer too now?