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Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Soylent takes its name from a 1960s sci-fi thriller starring Charlton Heston (the website maintains they actually got the idea from the book on which the film is based. Sure, guys. Sure.) In the movie, there’s a massive food shortage, and Soylent is the food replacement that everyone eats

And the story behind Soylent™ is basically just s/food shortage/time shortage/, no?

Or what else is the point?

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Replacing a normal diet with a soy based liquid diet isn't going to go so well.

Soy mimics estrogen and long term overconsumption can contribute to endocrine issues that are hard to diagnose and poorly understood.

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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If you're in Europe I suggest you try Joylent. Great many flavors, nice texture, and comparably cheap. I am not on it now but I used it to replace one meal per day for weeks at a time with no adverse effects. But yeah, I've also heared many Soylent-Horror-Stories.

I live in Spain. We have good food at cheap prices and restaurants everywhere. I see absolutely no reason to try overly processed crap like that.

Joylent/JimmyJoy shakes cost 1.83€ per shake. They provide 45g of protein per shake, 33% of daily vitamins and minerals, and 700kcal. They take about 2 minutes to make, and another 2-3 to consume.

I challenge you to find the same benefits any other way.

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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I have been using Soylent for a month now and have no problem. Although I'm using the powder one you have to mix with water not the bottled one which contain caffeine and is made to replace your breakfast + coffee. Anyway sorry you had such bad experience, living in then toilet is never great :/

> not the bottled one which contain caffeine and is made to replace your breakfast + coffee

Actually, the base 2.0 (bottled) Soylent doesn't contain caffeine and is intended to replace any meal of the day. What you are referring to is Coffiest, which is only one variety.

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We have a line of products here in Netherlands from a company now called JimmyJoy (formerly Joylent... and the name change was probably inevitable). I've consumed dozens of their shakes, with banana being my favorite. 700kcal, 45g protein, and about 33% of the usual daily recommended vitamins and minerals. Oh, and vegan. I can highly recommend them.

Their "twennybars" are good too. Perfect for hiking or generally being on the go all day, if a little expensive.

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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If you're in Europe I suggest you try Joylent. Great many flavors, nice texture, and comparably cheap. I am not on it now but I used it to replace one meal per day for weeks at a time with no adverse effects. But yeah, I've also heared many Soylent-Horror-Stories.

I live in Spain. We have good food at cheap prices and restaurants everywhere. I see absolutely no reason to try overly processed crap like that.

Where are you based? I'm moving to Madrid with my fam soon and looking to making some friends in the "community".

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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My wife has some stomach issues that we think are related to allergies (to what? the elimination diet gave us some suspects, but no convictions). After reading this, I think I'm going to stop suggesting she try Soylent as an alternative option.

Probably stress :(
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