Drinking My Way To Health ⇒

On May 23rd, of last year I ordered a 1 weeks' supply of Soylent from their campaign.

If you haven't been following, Soylent is intended to be a meal replacement. There has been some controversy as it is not approved by the FDA, but they have published their ingredients if you are curious.

I wanted to try it, because while I enjoy eating, I do not enjoy choosing what to eat, nor preparing it (even though Christine does most of it).

I had mostly figured it was never coming as they had problem after problem after problem, so imagine my surprise when I got my shipping notification the other today. It is still not available in Canada, so I had it shipped to my parents and today they brought it up.

It's very simple, for one days "eating" (based on 2000 calories) you mix one packet of Soylent with water and a small amount of included oil then chill. That's it. For me 2000 calories isn't enough (find out your BMR here) so I will either make 1.5x batches or eat you know, actual food in addition.

The first batch I made with a tad too much water I think (it was very much a drink) but tasted not bad. Mostly a neutral flavour with a little bit of powder residue. Overall, quite drinkable and I believe I can used to it just this way. They do say you can mix in peanut butter or jam or chocolate if you want some more flavour.

I am going to ease into into drinking it, but I do plan on working my way up to nothing but Soylent by mid next week.