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Soylent 1.4: a quick review

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Re: Soylent 1.4: a quick review

#21

It seems odd to remove fiber? Does anyone know if it has enough fiber?

Official blog entry reports: "These reductions come from the removal of gum acacia and the decreased quantity of oat flour. There is still ample fiber in Soylent 1.4, and we are happy to have found a balance between essential fiber content and digestibility." http://blog.soylent.me/

Re: Soylent 1.4: a quick review

#22

It still seems very expensive. $12/day? Also I wish I could buy a 1 day sample. I'd hate to be out $85 if I don't like it.

Perhaps its where i live (UK) or maybe its because i purposely buy food that tends to be expensive but $12 (£8) for a day of meals is crazy cheap. Thats around what i spend on lunch every day.

Re: Soylent 1.4: a quick review

#23
You'll get more detailed user opinions on the soylent forum.

I go through 3 bags a week. I'm on my second of 1.4:

The sugar crashes I would get in previous versions are significantly reduced in 1.4. The artificial vanilla flavor made 1.3 tastier; 1.4 is easier to prep but its blend of oils and lack of grittiness makes it smoother and slimier.

Unmodified 1.4 digests slightly better than 1.3 for me. 1.3 digested best for me when I added psyllium husk. I'll be adding that again next batch to test.

Re: Soylent 1.4: a quick review

#24

You'll get more detailed user opinions on the soylent forum. I go through 3 bags a week. I'm on my second of 1.4: The sugar crashes I would get in previous versions are significantly reduced in 1.4. The artificial vanilla flavor made 1.3 tastier; 1.4 is easier to prep but its blend of oils and lack of grittiness makes it smoother and slimier. Unmodified 1.4 digests slightly better than 1.3 for me. 1.3 digested best f…

Why 3 bags? Isn't a week one bag?

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#25

It still seems very expensive. $12/day? Also I wish I could buy a 1 day sample. I'd hate to be out $85 if I don't like it.

The biggest savings for me has been time. No need to drive out weekly for groceries, and fewer cravings to eat out during the week. It takes roughly 15 minutes each night to clean bottles and prep shakes for my wife and I, which will be used the next day.

Re: Soylent 1.4: a quick review

#27

You'll get more detailed user opinions on the soylent forum. I go through 3 bags a week. I'm on my second of 1.4: The sugar crashes I would get in previous versions are significantly reduced in 1.4. The artificial vanilla flavor made 1.3 tastier; 1.4 is easier to prep but its blend of oils and lack of grittiness makes it smoother and slimier. Unmodified 1.4 digests slightly better than 1.3 for me. 1.3 digested best f…

Why 3 bags? Isn't a week one bag?

1 bag is 1 day (2000 kcal).

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#28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

From what i've read, you mix it the night before, put it in the fridge overnight to get smooth and then consume it throughout the day. So presumably you'd just take a small bottle of it into work for your lunch.

That is correct. I mix up 2 meals worth each night and grab them from the fridge in the morning. One for breakfast immediately and the second for lunch at the office. I do not use the provided pitcher, but rather mix individual servings in these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MVMCUK8

Do you have to refrigerate the one for lunch?

Re: Soylent 1.4: a quick review

#30

Maybe a dumb question, but how would you use this at work? Do you mix it up at home in the morning and bring it in? Or just mix it at your desk?

From what i've read, you mix it the night before, put it in the fridge overnight to get smooth and then consume it throughout the day. So presumably you'd just take a small bottle of it into work for your lunch.

This is how I prepare mine at the end of each day before bed. If I know I'm going to be working late, I'll bring the pitcher in with me. Otherwise, I just fill a 28oz blender bottle for lunch and afternoon meals.
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