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is it possible to bypass the need to drink a mix that may not be super tasty by putting one of the soylent recipes in capsules or some other tasteless form? for those of you that just can't handle the taste, how do you manage to continue using soylent?

Hello! I'm on day 4 of drink Soylent and eating minimal food so as to slowy incorporate Soylent into my diet, and I kind of feel...crappy. I'm lethargic, bloated, and having nasty heartburn. I did eat a piece of pizza yesterday, so the grease might have…

I did the tests for various sugars from this place: http://breathtest.com.au/I can't absorb fructose, lactose or sorbitol - so in theory I would need to stick to the low FODMAP diet. I have always had digestive issues - and if I stick to the diet it…

Another consideration we have to make with regards to packaging is spoilage. The more you open a container and expose it to air, the quicker sensitive micronutrients (like vitamin C and K) oxidize and become ineffective. However, if you just want to make…

Are those totals per day or per serving? What I mean is am I supposed to make 3 servings at once or is the 5.63 per day cost per serving?

I can also attest that soaking overnight before adding the oil made a huge difference. I have also found that using a mixing bowl and wire whisk or electric beater is much more effective at smoothing out clumps than a blender. If you use the beater,…

So I happened to get my Soylent in the mail following some minor sinus surgery... Travelling to the supermarket is a little out of the question as my mind is rolling from all the medication I am on... Figuring that Soylent is nutritionally complete, I…

TL;DR: I've been living off a DIY Soylent solution called Crohylent for about a month, and it's made my life much better. [The Recipe](http://diy.soylent.me/recipes/crohylent) [Pictures of the process](imgur.com/a/SXNGM) I was diagnosed in December,…

Hey, So far ... pretty good. Some ups and downs. Some main points: 1.) I cannot express enough the difference between the coarsely ground "Tamal" masa harina and the very finely ground regular Masa Harina. I originally accidentally used Tamal, which…

Avistew said: Is the powedered chocolate very different from the syrup kind? I put 2 Tbsp of dark cocoa powder in a pitcher (2 Liters) of Soylent. It makes a big difference in taste. Avistew said:

On the Soylent.me page click the "manage" button to oh to your account. You might also email info@soylent.me

Almond butter works but is much milder. You may want to add a tiny bit 1/4teaspoon of almond extract with it. The cocoa powder doesn't have the extra sugar and calories and the flavor is more concentrated. Check the "flavoring Soylent" thread for some…

So something that has been a little bit problematic for me is that I have been receiving a month's worth of Soylent every 2 weeks my first reorder that was fine because having 2 weeks on hand before getting a new one is not a problem but today I finished…

@leecauble1 Thanks! Is the powedered chocolate very different from the syrup kind? We both tried it with the syrup, and I found it tasted barely different with 2 tablespoons syrup in 16 ounces, and not as good (plus the extra 100 calories weren't worth…

So it's Soylent or... Pacific Rim? Confused.

Try adding some peanut butter to his Soylent. You need to use a blender traditional or stick or nutribullet type device to blend in. This will give him extra calories and change the texture a little. 1-2tablespoons to 16-20ounces works great.You can also…

Ya never know, that coulda been straight from a New York storm drain. Probably running away from the alligators.

Most vegetable proteins are extracted mechanically and isolated chemically. For example, dried soybeans are crushed into a fine flour, then churned in a mixture of water and ammonium sulfate to precipitate the protein. The mixture is dehydrated, then…

I am now on day 4 of my Soylent 1.0 experience, and already feeling better. Depression and lethargy are issues for me, but I can feel the weight beginning to lift. The problem I had is that in base form it just isn't palatable enough for me to want…

@LauraT Thanks! That's definitely good to know. I wouldn't want to get something that just goes bad really quick. @livingparadox as I was saying in my first post, he has drunk between 2/3 and 3/4 of a pitcher in the past 3 days. That means between a…

Feel better soon Neebs!

We have enough Potassium as well - 1160 mg per bottle, that means 100% according to 2000 cal diet if you consume 3 bottles. But I share @livingparadox approach - we're different and need different blends. More over, I see a great potential in making…

Neebs57 said: Let me know if you would like more of this I always want more experience stories. Neebs57 said:

Day 1 - So, it's finally here, and after waiting for months and months (not as long as some) I have it, and I am sick... but I didn't want to let that stop me from going all in, avoiding all advice to slowly ease into it. So I have downed about 1700 calories…

If he needed more of everything, I think he'd be desiring more Soylent (which has more "everything" than any other food I know of). If he doesn't want more Soylent, he probably only needs certain things. But of course, this all anecdotal, so take it…

That's a good suggestion. Since he's craving specifically fatty stuff, he probably needs more fat. Mind you, he probably needs more of everything since he's been eating so little. We have extra oil mix that I won't be using so I'll see about adding a…

I have heard that flaxseed oil tends to go rancid fairly quickly. You may want to factor that in to which oil you choose.

I may have to try this... I'm noticing more meat cravings lately. and maybe this is why...

That's actually quite beautiful. Maybe Soylent should hire you take artsy pictures for their instagram.

Different people have different nutritional needs. I need nearly twice the RDA. So while you meet RDA in your product, it may not be enough for him.

I would have to say, no, that's not what I was referring to. Especially in light of the fact that I quoted the specific part I wanted. But, mobile might handle quotes differently, I can't remember. The statement I wanted evidence for was that "religion…

The increase in hunger and energy has been from a recent change in my Soylent. I think I somehow convinced my metabolism to go faster, which increased my appetite and energy levels.

I believe @vanclute uses straight canola oil. You could try that. As for your husband's cravings, the desire for greasy fast food sounds similar to something I went through before (though I greatly enjoy Soylent, and have from the beginning). If the…

Hey guys. I know that there have been many topics about the oil in Soylent, and I've read carefully but I haven't seen answers that pertain to my problem, and I'm hoping that people can help me. I do know the oil is necessary, and that it's healthier…

If your DIY uses masa harina or oat flour, isn't pea protein a recommended compliment? You are supposed to match grains with legumes. So in fact pea flour doesn't need to be complete protein and you can keep the protein cheap. In theory, anyway. 😛

I did some reading, and a vast majority of studies have found that A) dietary intake of AGEs increases serum levels of AGEs, and B) high serum AGEs are correlated with many nasty things (inflammation, diabetes, Alzheimer's). The article linked to on Wikipedia…

They are already in the process of redesigning the packaging. I'm not sure what the final result will be, but the over all size of the shipping boxes should be smaller (I think it should be at least half the size it is now). Some people have suggested…

Thanks. I'll take a look.

Thanks for the info - it's relevant to my interests.

I would guess that it may be more expensive [for Soylent] to have more package options, at least for now. I know that is the case for a friend who sells his product online. Things do change with scale etc., OFC.

I received my first Soylent (two weeks worth) and so far it is great. I could not be any happier with the product itself. But the packaging really needs some thought. First of all the shipping box is at least twice as big as it really needs to be so…

I purchased Soylent to improve my eating habits, but I didn't have any expectation of feeling better. I was really shocked to find out that I feel great on Soylent. I have a few medical issues including insomnia. Soylent is not a cure all: I still…

TS must be trolling. Ignore the thread and he'll hopefully move along...

Before starting on 1.0, I had a fairly meat heavy diet. One or two servings of meat per day, chicken mostly with beef or pork a few times a week. Canned tuna at least once a week, but seafood was mostly a special occasion kind of treat. When I started…

@JulioMiles I recently subscribed to soylent. I had order 6 weeks way back and have been on 90% soylent for the last 5 weeks or so. The subscription shipped to my old address, not to my current address (which is where my first shipment went to). So…

i'm basically living on a diy-soylent-"diet" since august 2013, using psyllium husks as one (and only) fiber source - but i came across inulin now, which seems to have the same purpose but doesn't make the drink as "thick" as the psyllium husks do. (http://www.nowfoods.com/Inulin-Certified-Organic-8oz.htm…

It could be the high(er) levels of potassium giving you headaches. Once you're used to it, they go away.

thanks, its modified

Why not to use Flaxseed meal instead of oil?If you store it in a closed bottles in a dark place (like we do with 100%FOOD) - you will get a several months long shelf life.

Khyron42 said: @OmegaJeffSo you can both afford to live in an area where meals cost $10, AND you can afford to spend $10 on a meal? You sir, are living in a delusion if you think you are qualified to discuss harsh economic conditions. What's your rent,…

Back in the topic of Omega 3 / 6 ratios, I've added Flaxseed Oil to boost the Omega 3, but now I'm wondering whether I can still prepare a few days worth of dry powder (with oil mixed in) ahead of time, given that flaxseed oil is apparently more fussy…

I get my phosphorus from masa harina, oat, and barley malt flours, and also some soy milk.

Its a dream. Soylent bags that covert in to camlesl packs... To bad lipids + plastic = bacteria/leaching

I like the symbolism in the fridge shot! 😎

Alle forslag er velkommen :)

Yeah, that was a bad idea.

Yup. Still having the headaches, it's really annoying. I am drinking lots of water throughout the day and I am adding salt.

Wonderful pics. Soylent as art.

yes that quote was from wikipedia, but then you should not generally use wikipedia, at least thers sources on wikipedia. this site may be dubious as they sell protein, but he provide sources for the clames. but the fact that dAGE and AGE is the same…

Soylent side effect: my face hasn't been tired in a week. Every waking second it's totally ready to go. Instead of starting from light eye pressure at all times as has been my modern existence (basically 7th grade) my eyes literally snap open and are…

Title says it all.

@PenaAbellan @Koningsbruggen So I ordered my second batch of Joylent three weeks ago and no sign of it. I tried replying to the order confirmation message and I tried mailing the customer service address listed on the webpage, and no response. I'd be…

This claim seems dubious. This latest quote is pasted with a link as if it's from a Wikipedia article, but the text is not within that article. Much of the quoted text in the opening post comes from the site of a company selling their whey as "safer"…

Thanks man, looking good now.

Looking as complete as possible until I receive everything.

Yikes, double post.

Good suggestion about country, @asympt and good suggestion to use flags, @EveB. Will try to add it tomorrow. We also plan to embed a shipping calculator (scheduled for the next week).We're going to offer shipping by USPS, UPS, FedEx & DHL. Did we…

Here's a photo of my leaky oil bottles, backlit for effect. They've since been replaced by Soylent. Maybe someone can post photos of the new and improved no-leak bottles. leakyoilbottles.jpg1632x1193 418 KB leakyoilbottles.jpg1632x1193 418 KB leakyoilbottles.jpg1632x1193…

Don't leave out the oil bottles, they need photo love too! (Unless you got the vegan version) Nice work, good stuff.

Like most people reading this subreddit, I have been waiting for a product like Soylent for years and was very excited when my package finally arrived. I immediately dug in and made a batch of Soylent and was surprised by just how neutral the taste was.…

How come your oat/malto/protein amounts are different to the official stuff?

Yes I am on day 25 if 100% soylent and yes when I first started I noticed that all the time and it was AWFUL it made it so hard to stay 100% but now that I am back in school I love it I don't notice the time in between meals at all I just eat whenever…

Oh believe me, I would love if everything came USPS / Canada Post. For one thing, they have access to my building and so can drop things off at my door. Or knock on my door instead of relying on the door entry panel which doesn't work. (Not that I'm ever…

Thanks - I will check it out.

keep your distance from open flames...

As a Canadian, the first thing I look for when deciding whether to order from a US site is the TYPE of shipping they offer. If it's UPS, FedEx, DHL, or something else other than US Postal Service, then I close my browser and go elsewhere. All those other…

her i have a quotation from the page with source, it's mainly whey concentrate, but also isolat when they originate from a high heat treatment source. and yea it's sufficient with the pasteurization of the milk, the worst kind is the ultra pasteurization…

Ok, so, I have seen a few people go out and take photos in nature with soylent, but I thought as a hobbyist photographer it would be cool to put together a thread where we incorporate soylent into the photo, just something fun for us to do. This is my…

you're a banana

Just for more info: I've got this kit, and it works great: http://shop.camelbak.com/antidote-cleaning-kit/d/1138

I would suggest not using bleach in camelbacks. I used it diluted to clean one and then it started cracking and leaking.

@ana Thanks for the update! But I have a thought: a bit more contact via email would be nice. You know, a little something to let us know you haven't completely forgotten about us. Or to let us know our order hasn't slipped through the cracks. It doesn't…

asympt said: It might also help if you had an easy search by country. I agree. Now, I'm waiting for my official Soylent (they seem to be on their one-week orders now). But it might be that I will like to dabble in bought DIY. A major issue is getting…

OP do you have a citation for whey protein being high in dAGEs? I thought they were caused by very high heat processes. Is pasteurization sufficient to form them in whey/milk/cheese? Thanks for posting this.

Only one of the four protein sources I'm using lists phosphorus. Is it safe to simply assume they contain enough?

Oats however, are a complete protein, except for being a little low in lysine, which peas just so happen to be high in =) http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/cereal-grains-and-pasta/5708/2 http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2517/2

phosforus is located in your protein, there is no need to msm or another substitute

It might also help if you had an easy search by country.

Thanks @Myarter for notice, we use Soy Non-GMO Protein in 100%FOOD, so no worries, but I will reposted you message at Powdered Foods forum and asked Dietitian to comment.

I'm having a heck of a time locating a phosphorus source that ships to Canada. Amazon is out, and I'm not crazy about ordering powder randomly from eBay, unless it's a branded product (which this stuff typically isn't). Also - not looking to add creatine.…

Hi @materialsguy, @r_soylent and @SyntacticSugars - since we receive a lot of orders from Canada - may be you offer your blends at Powdered Foods Marketplace? We recently updated a structure to tailor blends to specific needs (weight loss, sport, anti-stress,…

Oh, I see, the taste led you to your formula.... up to Zone... We also experimented with taste first, trying to stay in 2000 cal frames.But now, we're looking further. We understand that we can make tasty blends tailored to specific needs. For instance…

Hey ya iv been making my own here in van. I sell it to close friends and what not. But got a bulk order site in the works. If any one interested In hearing more..

well we have after all ben doing this for over a year soon :/ But i hope al of the DIY'ers get the message @rob

I ordered over a week ago and just finally got my order. The couriers really screwed up, they kept the soylent in their warehouse for 3 days before processing it and then they decided to deliver it to my local post office rather than to me! The guys at…

Well, whey protein seems to be rising in price these days, so there's hardly a difference anymore.

I also added the recommended amount of salt and after 4 full days on Soylent I still have headaches.

wish we knew this before tho, would have spared us a lot of unnecessary damage. its sad that rise protein is not as cheap as whey