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I have a simpler alternative: * 1 liter milk * 3 large bananas * 1 spoonful peanut butter * 1 scoop of cacao powder Mix it all in a blender and enjoy.

by reedlaw 11y ago

toomuchtodo 11y ago
Simpler =! better. Your 3 bananas are far too many carbs compared to a serving of my Soylet or Ketochow.
- reedlaw 11y ago
  We were talking about saving time, not dieting. Actually this type of shake with some added protein powder is ideal for weight gain during strength training. Typically I couldn't finish such a big serving without some exercise to build up appetite.
  - toomuchtodo 11y ago
    I disagree that your simple shake provides the same nutritional benefits as a serving of Soylent, but to each their own.
    - collyw 11y ago
      Based on on the long term studies done on nutritional value and absorbtion rates of Solyent? Or based on their marketing?
      - toomuchtodo 11y ago
        Based on the nutritional content of a serving of Soylent from their nutritional label versus the few ingredients listed above.
aianus 11y ago
How is that simpler than Soylent which now comes ready-to-drink in a bottle?
JoshTriplett 11y ago
That doesn't have nearly the general nutritional value. Bananas and milk both spoil far faster. It's also a specific taste that would likely get tiring if you had it too often. It contains two ingredients (milk and peanut) that significant fractions of the population are allergic to. And on top of all of that, it's more time consuming to make and to eat, so I don't see where "simpler" comes from.
- reedlaw 11y ago
  I've enjoyed this drink for many years without getting tired of it. It's not for every meal of the day but it can replace a meal in a pinch. I've never tried Soylent but I'm sure anything could get tiring if overused. By simpler I mean I can get these ingredients anywhere in the world. From their website: Soylent is sold exclusively through Soylent.com and is currently available throughout the United States and Canada. 1. Soylent powder costs $1.54 per 400 kcal. 2. A liter of milk alone provides 670 kcal. 3. It should cost less than $1.54 in most parts of the world. Milk contains a good mix of macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Bananas, peanut butter, and cacao powder are also very nutrient-dense but I like this combination mainly for the flavor. 1. https://faq.soylent.com/hc/en-us/articles/202256309-Where-to-buy https://faq.soylent.com/hc/en-us/articles/202256309-Where-to... 2. https://www.soylent.com/product/powder/ https://www.soylent.com/product/powder/ 3. http://www.positivehealthsteps.com/calories/milk-calories.shtml http://www.positivehealthsteps.com/calories/milk-calories.sh...

I have a simpler alternative: * 1 liter milk * 3 large bananas * 1 spoonful peanut butter * 1 scoop of cacao powder Mix it all in a blender and enjoy.

by reedlaw 11y ago

I have a simpler alternative: * 1 liter milk * 3 large bananas * 1 spoonful peanut butter * 1 scoop of cacao powder Mix it all in a blender and enjoy.

toomuchtodo 11y ago

Simpler =! better. Your 3 bananas are far too many carbs compared to a serving of my Soylet or Ketochow.

reedlaw 11y ago
We were talking about saving time, not dieting. Actually this type of shake with some added protein powder is ideal for weight gain during strength training. Typically I couldn't finish such a big serving without some exercise to build up appetite.
- toomuchtodo 11y ago
  I disagree that your simple shake provides the same nutritional benefits as a serving of Soylent, but to each their own.
  - collyw 11y ago
    Based on on the long term studies done on nutritional value and absorbtion rates of Solyent? Or based on their marketing?
    - toomuchtodo 11y ago
      Based on the nutritional content of a serving of Soylent from their nutritional label versus the few ingredients listed above.

aianus 11y ago

How is that simpler than Soylent which now comes ready-to-drink in a bottle?

JoshTriplett 11y ago

That doesn't have nearly the general nutritional value. Bananas and milk both spoil far faster. It's also a specific taste that would likely get tiring if you had it too often. It contains two ingredients (milk and peanut) that significant fractions of the population are allergic to. And on top of all of that, it's more time consuming to make and to eat, so I don't see where "simpler" comes from.

reedlaw 11y ago
I've enjoyed this drink for many years without getting tired of it. It's not for every meal of the day but it can replace a meal in a pinch. I've never tried Soylent but I'm sure anything could get tiring if overused. By simpler I mean I can get these ingredients anywhere in the world. From their website: Soylent is sold exclusively through Soylent.com and is currently available throughout the United States and Canada. 1. Soylent powder costs $1.54 per 400 kcal. 2. A liter of milk alone provides 670 kcal. 3. It should cost less than $1.54 in most parts of the world. Milk contains a good mix of macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Bananas, peanut butter, and cacao powder are also very nutrient-dense but I like this combination mainly for the flavor. 1. https://faq.soylent.com/hc/en-us/articles/202256309-Where-to-buy https://faq.soylent.com/hc/en-us/articles/202256309-Where-to... 2. https://www.soylent.com/product/powder/ https://www.soylent.com/product/powder/ 3. http://www.positivehealthsteps.com/calories/milk-calories.shtml http://www.positivehealthsteps.com/calories/milk-calories.sh...