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Introducing Soylent 1.6 Powder

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Re: Introducing Soylent 1.6 Powder

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Synthetic food ad copy: "In addition to sensory and macronutrient improvements, Soylent 1.6 is the first powder iteration to use whole algal flour and high oleic algal oil - innovative ingredients that are yet another step toward sustainable food production. We have also introduced soy protein isolate as the primary protein source, replacing the rice protein. Its benefits include a superior ratio of amino acids for nutrition and smooth digestion. Soy protein is isolated from other components of the whole soy plant and offers an exceptional level of purity from inorganic compounds compared to the rice protein."

Synthetic motor oil ad copy: "Synthetic oil is not only refined but also distilled, purified and broken down into its basic molecules. This process not only removes more impurities from the crude oil but also enables individual molecules in the oil to be tailored to the demands of modern engines. These customized molecules provide higher levels of protection and performance than conventional oils. But the synthetic base oil is only half the story. The correct blend additives must go into the mix to create the oil. Base oil makes up nearly 80% of a motor oil formulation, and additives make up the remaining nearly 20%. The chemically engineered molecules in synthetic base oil have more uniform properties, while the molecules found in conventional base oil differ in shape and levels of impurity."

Re: Introducing Soylent 1.6 Powder

#12

Anyone know if there's anything like Soylent but for protein only? Sometimes I go on a no-carb diet (sometimes to lose weight and sometimes because carbs make me sleepy) and I am too lazy to buy ingredients and cook at home. I just want soylent, but with 0 carbs. Anyone know?

Why not just get protein powder?

EDIT: Alternatively, you could go on http://blendrunner.com/ which gives a comparison of the various meal-replacement drinks out there.

Re: Introducing Soylent 1.6 Powder

#13

Anyone know if there's anything like Soylent but for protein only? Sometimes I go on a no-carb diet (sometimes to lose weight and sometimes because carbs make me sleepy) and I am too lazy to buy ingredients and cook at home. I just want soylent, but with 0 carbs. Anyone know?

You could try googling 'keto soylent', which I assume would be 0 carb recipes.

Re: Introducing Soylent 1.6 Powder

#14
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I would really like a version of Soylent that doesn't use sucralose. That stuff leaves a nasty aftertaste.

Yeah, I can't believe they're stuck on that. Surely there's gotta be something better? Stevia? Monk fruit? The -tol's? Honey?

Re: Introducing Soylent 1.6 Powder

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Anyone know if there's anything like Soylent but for protein only? Sometimes I go on a no-carb diet (sometimes to lose weight and sometimes because carbs make me sleepy) and I am too lazy to buy ingredients and cook at home. I just want soylent, but with 0 carbs. Anyone know?

Most protein powders have some vitamins sprinkled in. Ive been using Isopure whey protein isolate for a couple years.

http://www.theisopurecompany.com/product/isopurezerocarb.htm...

Re: Introducing Soylent 1.6 Powder

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As someone who very occasionally gets very nervous about something to the point of not wanting to chew, soylent+chocolate powder in a blender bottle is really helpful.

How much chocolate powder do you usually use? I've been trying to experiment with different things to put in mine and haven't thought of chocolate powder before.

I suggest shaking in 2 Tbsp chocolate syrup into the Soylet 2.0 bottles.

Re: Introducing Soylent 1.6 Powder

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post #8

I would really like a version of Soylent that doesn't use sucralose. That stuff leaves a nasty aftertaste.

It's currently the sugar-substitute that tastes the best to the most people, so I'm sure that they could replace it with something that would please you, but it would probably displease many more.

Re: Introducing Soylent 1.6 Powder

#18

Anyone know if there's anything like Soylent but for protein only? Sometimes I go on a no-carb diet (sometimes to lose weight and sometimes because carbs make me sleepy) and I am too lazy to buy ingredients and cook at home. I just want soylent, but with 0 carbs. Anyone know?

Check out Keto Chow. https://www.thebairs.net/

Re: Introducing Soylent 1.6 Powder

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Does soylent include creatine? Its not an essential nutrient but if a human exercises a lot and does not eat meat, creatine levels can get very low. This leads to a lack of energy both mental and physical. Studies have shown [0] improved mental performance in vegans when supplemented with creatine.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolutionary-psychiatry...

Re: Introducing Soylent 1.6 Powder

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I've stopped drinking Soylent since I found out that it contains more than the recommended amount of soy in a single meal.

Excess soy has been found to "feminize" men [1]. It also "may cause some reversible sexual disruption in men".

Researchers decided the safe amount of soy (isoflavones) in a single day is 75mg [2]. If you drink Soylent as one of three meals in a day, Soylent contains about 87mg (52mg * 5 bottles / 3 meals a day) [3].

[1] http://blog.zocdoc.com/does-soy-feminize-men-fact-vs-myth/ [2] https://www.fsc.go.jp/english/evaluationreports/newfoods_sph... [3] https://faq.soylent.com/hc/en-us/articles/205682935-Soy-Prot...

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