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Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Post by OJFord »

ckastner wrote: post #21

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?

That's really strange; says far more about the author that they don't believe someone could possibly have read a book before seeing (or not have seen) a derivative film.

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Post by dna_polymerase »

blunte wrote: post #14

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.

Did not use Joylent for a while, didn't realize they renamed. I think I should give it a try again. First experiences where good, but it interfered with my diet plans later. Actually Joylent tasted really good.

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Post by 29052017 »

We are trying to launch a similar product here in my country. The negative publicity that Soylent has generated for itself, hasn't helped our nerves one bit as we come closer to the launch.

Unlike US, Bars and drinks are not in fashion here. We have decided to launch in form of Lollipops. Our team is having a hard time coming up with a motto, but we'll get over it.

Any advice from the wise HN folks on how to handle the first batches of users ( we'll be giving out the first few hundred lollipops for free on condition that users click a selfie with the lollipop every day and tag us on FB/Twitter ), in case things go wrong!!

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Post by DiThi »

blunte wrote: post #23
collyw wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.

Not OP. My meals in Spain cost 1€ on average and it takes me around 5 minutes on average to prepare.

Example: Premade spanish tortilla with olive oil, for 1.75€ in Mercadona, 798 kcal[0]. Just heat in the microwave for a minute. (spaniards say premade spanish tortilla is awful but I think the Mercadona one, while not as good as home made, is pretty good)

[0] https://www.mercadona.es/detall_producte.php?id=80772

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Post by Double_a_92 »

blunte wrote: post #23
collyw wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.

Chicken breast, some bread and some fruits? Yeah it takes more to cook, but why would you stress over eating? I actually like to enjoy my food in peace with enough time.

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Post by Rooster61 »

Hmm, well, I think the problem is right there in the first part of the article. If you have a diet where you wake up and eat cookie dough and pie, you are most likely not making choices that put enough dietary fiber into your diet.

Those who don't eat enough fiber, then suddenly start consuming a healthy amount usually experience the kind of gastrointestinal distress she experienced. That's pretty much what fiber is SUPPOSED to do. The bacteria in your gut all of the sudden have a smorgasbord of stuff to break down and it releases a ton of gas as part of the process.

Not judging her, she can have all the cookie dough and pie she wants. But don't blame the food you are eating when something with a little fiber blows up your digestive track.

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Post by morsch »

collyw wrote: post #10
maweki wrote: post #4

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.

I sometimes don't want good food, I just want to get it over with. Ideally with "it" being more sensible than a buttery croissant.

Good food is something I spend time on and with, mostly in the evening.

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Post by TeMPOraL »

dna_polymerase wrote: post #32
blunte wrote: post #14

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.

Did not use Joylent for a while, didn't realize they renamed. I think I should give it a try again. First experiences where good, but it interfered with my diet plans later. Actually Joylent tasted really good.

Past Joylent customer here as well. Tried out their shakes instead of lunch at work for ~2 months; I was generally happy and I agree the shakes taste well (though the banana one doesn't smell well when you clean the shaker).

I also didn't realize they changed the name; thanks for the info.

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Post by Oletros »

blunte wrote: post #23
collyw wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.

I prefer spending 50min eating a 10 euro menu and relaxing out of office. Or eating the meal I have prepared in my house.

Perhaps Soylent/Joylent/etc is good when you're in a hurry but I wouldn't like to base my general diet on them

Re: Trying Soylent didn’t go well

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Post by princekolt »

Rooster61 wrote: post #36

Hmm, well, I think the problem is right there in the first part of the article. If you have a diet where you wake up and eat cookie dough and pie, you are most likely not making choices that put enough dietary fiber into your diet. Those who don't eat enough fiber, then suddenly start consuming a healthy amount usually experience the kind of gastrointestinal distress she experienced. That's pretty much what fiber is…

How is a diet of ramen and corndog much better than that? That is, I'm supposing the founders take the damn thing.
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