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Thought I might add my experiences to the databanks here. Background: 34, Programmer, Male. Married, four children. I've always struggled with my weight, and am at the top end of how much I have ever weighed. My goals with Soylent are to try to break…

Hi, I found them in a pharmacy that sells also "organic"/"natural"/new age kind of stuff... They are quite expensive, though.

New piece just went live on Yahoo... http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/soylent-221421544.html

I noticed on the official soylent pouch Manganese is misspelled "Managnese" so we should work on correcting that as to not give more ammo to detractors. Also is this going to be as valuable as a first edition misprint?

I ordered up a month's supply about a month ago. I recently moved in with a friend. So, I have a new address. I have been trying to contact Soylent customer service to update the shipping address for about 2 weeks now and haven't heard a peep out of…

Bloed prikken zal nog even op zich moeten laten wachten. Ben snipverkouden.

Litte update on taste: Leave out cinnamon, add a generous amount of vanilla extract, add 6-11 Tabs of Stevia (for a days ration), profit! Just made a batch in the Vitamix, didn't let it sit over night, still very drinkable! Coconut Chocolate Protein…

The new revolution in food just might be in powder form. Or at least that's what Rob Rhinehart, the 25-year-old engineer and creator of the headline-grabbing food-replacement product Soylent, would like us to believe. Rhinehart, a California engineer,…

The new revolution in food just might be in powder form. Or at least that's what Rob Rhinehart, the 25-year-old engineer and creator of the headline-grabbing food-replacement product Soylent, would like us to believe. Rhinehart, a California engineer,…

The new revolution in food just might be in powder form. Or at least that's what Rob Rhinehart, the 25-year-old engineer and creator of the headline-grabbing food-replacement product Soylent, would like us to believe. Rhinehart, a California engineer,…

This is a lot more expensive than most recipes, but I burn a lot more calories than the average person. I'm 6'2" 200 lbs and very active so my maintenance calories are just under 3000. It hits every macro from IIFYM and DRIs, but I'm a little wary about…

I think it's plausible when you consider state-dependent memory--that is, we are more likely to remember things if we are experiencing a similar set of circumstances to whatever we're trying to recall. Given that on a Soylent-only diet we would only be…

I found out about soylent almost a year ago and it seemed like something I would like to try, but my initial attempts to put together a DIY recipe and ingredient list were unsuccessful. Now I'm about to start grad school and I'm really thinking soylent…

Por que no los dos? Why not both?

Title says it all. Really want to get on the Soylent train but the shipping time has me delaying right now so I need something I can make at home but I would like it to be as cheap as possible. I'm planning on using my passive income (Amazon cards) to…

Try Taobao for most of that stuff.... it wont be cheap, though

Soylent/LiqCake is amazing! I've never felt better, I feel strong and powerful. I'm never hungry. I divided my "day" into four meals, and I'm not hungry by the time I am supposed to drink the second, and I rarely need the fourth. I've dropped 3.4kg…

You're very welcome! Taste: I left out the cinnamon, added a bunch of stevia (just over 1 Tab per Glass of Soylent). My body almost craves it now! - Tomorrow I'll try to add some vanilla extract...

I blended in about 4-5 frozen strawberries into a half serving and it tasted great. I'm looking forward to trying it out with a shot or two of espresso dropped in.

My original order arrives tomorrow, which I'm pumped. I know I'm going to want/need it so I already reordered. How long has reorder taken for you guys? I know official is 1-2 weeks, just wanted to see the real world experiences. Thanks!

Another cool feature would be an ability to compare ingredients. Ideally from both the user added ingredients and the USDA database ingredients.

I've noticed in myself I get in better shape when I incorporate more protein in my diet. I think Soylent already has plenty of proteins so it should be good. I'd say, try to use Soylent as-is for a couple weeks and see how it affects your weight and…

I exercise intermittently. Recently trying to make it a part of my routine, with mixed results. Also, updated day 2

working now :)

Most of your carbs come from relatively high glycemic index sources (maltodextrin GI>85 in Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass, and corn flour GI=70)... have you considered replacing some of the corn flour with something lower GI, like oat flour? Oat flour…

I'm just getting on the people chow formula. I sourced everything from Amazon but would like to start sourcing things locally because I can't be waiting three weeks for things to ship out. I live in Seattle and there are Super Supplements, Vitamin Shoppes…

Nice! How about including Soylent Discourse forum posts/threads tagged with DIY Soylent?

Here is my ingredients http://diy.soylent.me/recipes/lennys-version-of-superfood

Keep in mind that it tastes salty (it's a sodium-free salt alternative). If you're already putting salt in your recipe, be aware that this will make your recipe saltier!

Nice. I think it may get a little busy though with the Reddit and DIY comments included, Reddit especially. Maybe give them a separate page? Edit: strike that, missed the links on the side. Zoomed in to quick with my phone. 😟

I added a new News aggregator page that pulls in data from the official blog, official Twitter feed, reddit, Google News and the DIY comments all into one place. It should update every 10 mins or so. Check it out http://diy.soylent.me/news

I'm no expert but your body is smart. pregnant women repulse at fish and eggs because of the potential dangers there if not cooked properly. they crave sweets because their bodies need the vitamins found in naturally sweet fruits. unfortunately, most…

Thanks for the tip, looks promising. I just ordered some and will let you know how it goes. Anyone wanting to order use coupon code tenten for a 10% discount, they also give free shipping over $60.

Oh yeah that can be done. First, make sure you soak the mix overnight before blending. This means you mix the powder with the water the night before, shaking the container with your hands. Then put it in the fridge for the night. In the morning blend…

Wise advise. And yeah, taking them in four smaller meals makes it easier on the stomach. And I will drink it more slowly. I was just "downing" it. This implies i will have to work to improve taste to make it enjoyable to drink slowlier. Thank you.

Oh, yeah... per day. No, such price is unbeatable. @croatiansoylent - if you sell - then I can buy!

I bought a sample from someone on eBay, so I didn't have the starter kit, just a batter pitcher. I've found whisking it briskly--you know, with a whisk--works quite well. Rewhisk before pouring.

Thanks very much!

I've looked at buying some of these:http://www.zavida.com/minisyrup They're so strong, that 4 drops will flavor (Strongly) a 32 oz soda.Only problem is that they're $20/piece.The Maverik gas station chain in Utah has them for drink flavor shots.

he meant per day and I believe he was talking to OP

I have been snacking on sunflower seeds occasionally and has reduced my cravings considerably.

Day 3 of MBCN(C) - As someone who loves food, this transition really hasn't made much of a difference as far as lifestyle. Often I'd wake up, go to school, come home and eat dinner. I knew it wasn't healthy to be skipping meals. The inconvenience of preparing…

@croatiansoylent - it costs exactly $2.5, but we add there a handy bottle ($0.5) - so final price is $3 per meal.

Hi @schulte257 - potato powder is full of starch, that does not digested in raw form (it should be cooked). So if you have no plans to fill it with a hot water (like a mashed potato) - you will lose a lot of carbs. The same situation with other listed…

For the meat cravings, try adding in an .5-1(experiment) avocado every day.

I can also attest - Immersion Blenders are really the way to go. If you already have one, it is perfect for mixing, even in the deep Takeya as long as you only add some water, blend, then add the rest. And it is extremely easy to clean as well, much easier…

I'm in BC. But I am from Toronto. I've used these guys in the past (http://sgsmailboxes.com/) They are more expensive than Point Roberts in BC, but vastly cheaper than shipping to Toronto.

On the blender: I got a Vitamix, blasted it for about a minute at top speed. Grittiness isn't an adjective that came to mind in the 2-3 days I've been on Ketofood... Never underestimate a good blender! Take green smoothies as an example: The vitamix…

Yeah unflavoured whey with this tastes fairly grim, like super skimmed milk. You need to add some thing to give it taste. So far I've tried ginger bread syrup and cocoa powder with brown sugar. The ginger bread was by far the best like drinking ginger…

Wohoooo.....!!1 month Soylent coming my way.A big thanks to @natures_fusions for the patience with my PayPal problems. Thanks to @konacj for the tip about re-boxing an PayPal

Definately! I found that Soylent type shakes (same as a run-of-the-mill protein shakes) has a HUGE body load... My hypothesis is that our stomach isn't used to nutrients being THAT readily available from the second soylent hit's the stomach. It's used…

livingparadox said: Additionally, hunger feels different now. I have to consciously think about it to figure out if I'm hungry or not. Yep I noticed that straight away too. Now it's more of a "I think I need to fuel up..." rather than a stomach-oriented…

At some point, I want to go back and try traditional wheat flour. It has surprisingly a good nutritional profile and is dirt cheap. I know it's not for everyone (celiacs), but I'd like to try it. I know Masa harina is popular, but I really disliked…

So I've been on official soylent for around 3 weeks now and I'm loving it! My only complaint (more so my girlfriend's) so far are the farts that I produce. The farts are extremely potent - I'm talking the warm, deadly traps that linger in your wake if…

@konacj: The high-fat content is probably better for long-term energy. If you're getting plenty of short-term energy from the carbs, but finding you teeter out, you can increase by fat [and salt, as others have mentioned], and will probably be pretty…

I think @Spaceman uses rice flour for some things. I might try that. I'm allergic to nuts and beans, so no almond or bean flours for me. I also avoid gluten.

Anyone consider semolina flour? White rice flour? Almond meal?

Oh i forgot about the high fat content of sunflower seeds. For some reason i was thinking they were mainly fiber and salt.Yea, i'll hold off.

I had a reaction yesterday. I projectile vomited my second soylent intake. Ive been eating just two doses one in the morning one after work at about 5, so maybe these meals are too large? I hope is not a reaction to the ingredients or this way of life.…

The good thing about the recipe is it doesn't matter that it's mixed with water as the mixture is thick and tastes nice from the flavouring of the whey. Sure you could use milk but then you have to realise you are adding in protein and fat and some micronutrients…

oats have a smell but I would not say it's a bad smell. using flavoured whey (chocolate, banana, strawberry, vanilla) I have not been able to taste anything in the recipe really. I would suggest some nesquik and canderel/splenda to flavour it. this…

Masa harina is a popular alternative. People Chow 3.0.1 (the most popular recipe) is based on it.

Sure. Look at the RDA info for sunflower seeds for sodium and it will almost certainly work. However, (and I'm not judging you here) I thought the goal was 90 days of Soylent and Water and nothing else...Salt I can see since it is known to not have…

Ive been off the discourse for a good while. Did we make any leeway on this other than spelt and buckwheat and friends ? Did anyone end up making a recipe with sweet potato powder?

What are your thoughts on Sunflower Seeds? I generally eat the shells as well and so its mostly fiber and salt - would that possibly give me the extra salt and help with chewing something?

Likewise I had it few days and it stopped.

I think BECAUSE it is so easy to add and impossible to remove for people who have low sodium requirements in their diet. However I think they should have directions for people to add sodium if they are not on a sodium restricted diet and plan to drink…

Wie sieht's aus? Hat sich das Rezept bewährt?

A few however have reported muscle weakness in other threads when they had been sweating/excercing compared to on normal food, which was concluded to be because of the lower sodium... But it is easy to add yourself ofc, i just never understood why it…

The % DV for a few ingredients are more of a recommended maximum. Sodium is one such item. You don't need anywhere near the 100%.

TegidTathal said: I think craving MEANS "This particular thing sounds really good right now" what else would it mean? There's "A taco sounds good" and "I must have a taco and I will kill you if you get in my way" TegidTathal said:

UPDATE: Added links to articles from U.S. Catholic and Central Florida Future. (Article from The Hindu was a reprint of the piece from The Guardian.)

A half teaspoon of salt per day should be plenty... I wouldn't add more than that.

Another symptom I had yesterday, that I'm having more now is a sense of coldness in the gums around my teeth.Additionally, hunger feels different now. I have to consciously think about it to figure out if I'm hungry or not.

I've been regularly chewing gum since a few days before I started.

Have you guys been chewing gum or anything? Could you just want something "meaty" to sink your teeth into?

@BriBy That's actually what prompted me to add the salt in the first place. Thankfully she had the common sense to decrease the salt just based on the fact that it turned out way too salty last time (I lack that common sense. I would have kept it as…

The meat craving could also be your body wanting more protein. The only way to know for sure would be to start experimenting to see if you can eliminate the cravings and then isolate exactly what it is that makes the cravings go away.

livingparadox said: The meat cravings I always get every so often. I wonder if there's something in there that's missing from Soylent. I'm wondering the same thing. I crave meat SO MUCH, and have been from a couple of days in. livingparadox said:

Where did you get it shipped to? I looked at a few places in the Niagara area but figured crossing the border with that much food would be a pain, so I used a re-shipper (shipito). If Soylent ends up taking longer than expected to reach Canada, we should…

livingparadox said: Unfortunately my fiance added the salt Ha! They're worth it. You might want to check out this thread if you haven't already: Craving Saltiness livingparadox said:

I'm not sure what import fees are but they are different from GST. If it is only $150 per box to Edmonton, then I will definitely go for the subscription (changing my address when they go international). Eve

I would be curious about this as well. I find Soylent slightly too sweet. More salt would probably be better for you and succeed in making Soylent 'more bland.'

@Trent (and his wife) have both been craving red meat for at least a week. I believe his wife indulged, but he's trying to go all Soylent for a period of time before re-adding conventional food. I think craving MEANS "This particular thing sounds really…

I crossed the border with Soylent and the GST was only 5% on $800 (4 months supply). Note, a friend got it re-shipped to Toronto, shipping was $150 per box. So on a 3-month supply you're looking at $450 in shipping.

First thanks for sharing your recipe QuidNYC and everyone else for talking about their experiences. Are you sure about your Potassium number? From what I've read it should be closer to 3.5 g/day or above. Heck this page http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/potassium-content-of-fruits-vegetables-and-other-foods-topic-overview…

Cravings for salt are one case where it may actually mean you need salt. Cravings in general are complex, and you not having any doesn't mean much. I can go for months without a craving, and I also think a lot of people use "craving" to simply mean "This…

The bland taste and the grainy texture are hard for me to get past here on day one. Definitely going to need to make tweaks.

Should be. The US gov groups all men 19-50 into one group so while Quid may have targeted 30+ you are still in the ballpark. Especially if you are still going to mix in regular meals on occasion.

It's also worth noting that the exercise may be building some muscle which would add a little weight.

The counter points to this: 1) Trent began craving salt quickly. Sodium levels in Soylent are only 45% of RDA so for most people they will be low and he immediately began craving salt. 2) I am on DIY and having a sustained absence of ANY cravings when…