Excelsior! Academy Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 campaign.soylent.me The website seems legit and it has a wiki. Please, tell me it is a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 It is not a joke. I am looking forward to the product being available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Just don't get the green kind. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I read about this a few months ago. As far as I know, it's legit. What I read was from a guy that was trying it out for a month or so. Pretty sure he trialed the people-free kind ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 What exactly is it? Does anyone know? I can't find anything that tells what it's made of (hopefully not people!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 What exactly is it? Does anyone know? I can't find anything that tells what it's made of (hopefully not people!). powdered starch, rice protein, olive oil, raw chemical powders. Yum! (Not!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Ok, I found the article that I read here. The ingredients are pretty much maltodextrin (carbs), rice protein, oils, and vitamins/minerals/electrolytes. It is not designed to be tasty, but to be efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Ok, I found the article that I read here. The ingredients are pretty much maltodextrin (carbs), rice protein, oils, and vitamins/minerals/electrolytes. It is not designed to be tasty, but to be efficient. They can keep their healthy and efficient. I'm all about the tasty. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 My dad used to wish there was a pill he could take so he wouldn't have to eat. He didn't like to interrupt his work for meals. The only thing a pill couldn't have replaced was his own cooking and chocolate pie. One of my sons doesn't like food. He has refused to eat a nutritious diet since he was 3 years old. He eats dairy products, and certain breads and sweets, and that is it. Food, in general, doesn't smell or taste good to him. I hope that he will drink Soylent. He probably won't even taste it, but it is worth a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 My dad used to wish there was a pill he could take so he wouldn't have to eat. He didn't like to interrupt his work for meals. The only thing a pill couldn't have replaced was his own cooking and chocolate pie. One of my sons doesn't like food. He has refused to eat a nutritious diet since he was 3 years old. He eats dairy products, and certain breads and sweets, and that is it. Food, in general, doesn't smell or taste good to him. I hope that he will drink Soylent. He probably won't even taste it, but it is worth a try! My mom is like your dad. She would probably try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 My dad used to wish there was a pill he could take so he wouldn't have to eat. He didn't like to interrupt his work for meals. The only thing a pill couldn't have replaced was his own cooking and chocolate pie. One of my sons doesn't like food. He has refused to eat a nutritious diet since he was 3 years old. He eats dairy products, and certain breads and sweets, and that is it. Food, in general, doesn't smell or taste good to him. I hope that he will drink Soylent. He probably won't even taste it, but it is worth a try! My son is the same way, he really doesn't enjoy food. At this point neither do I, except coffee. He'd be thrilled to find something to fill his hunger that didn't involve "food". It's not overpriced, not quite in our budget, but could cut back on what we eat. I'll be watching this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Maltodextrin, artificial flavor, and sucralose (Splenda)? No thanks. All of those ingredients can be very detrimental to people with chemical sensitivities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 The discussion part of the site claims to have a green kind that is people free. Interesting name for the product. That is why I thought it might be a joke. I am still not convinced. After you all try it, let me know. I won't be signing up for the first group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Ok, I found the article that I read here. The ingredients are pretty much maltodextrin (carbs), rice protein, oils, and vitamins/minerals/electrolytes. It is not designed to be tasty, but to be efficient. Very interesting. I'm all about simplifying... and if this is more complete than, say, protein powder... I might be interested. It is very Matrix-y, though. Wonder if it'd still be effective as a 1x/day meal replacement... or if you have to go whole hog to see any health results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 They can keep their healthy and efficient. I'm all about the tasty. :D Amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I love this idea. I hate eating and this would be aweosme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 powdered starch, rice protein, olive oil, raw chemical powders. Yum! (Not!) Exactly. Add in artificial flavors and sucralose. Gross. I don't like eating. I have GI issues and it's given me an eating version. But replacing it with this junk fake nutrient stuff? Not that desperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 SOYLENT GREEN is made out of PEOPLE!!!! http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9IKVj4l5GU4 Even though this is a real product the name is surely a joke. Unless maybe the company founders are too young and too ungeeky not to have watched the movie. That's a strange thought. But these dudes all look to be like 22-26 years old. If it was inadvertent, that's comic gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I hate having to eat 3 or more times a day. It's very annoying and often gets in the way of doing other things. I'm not sure I would drink Soylent though. It's kind of high in calories IMO. 510 per shake 670 with the oil packet. If you're doing 3 a day, plus a bit of regular food, that's a lot of calories. James Bond and I occasionally drink the GNC Lean Body 25 which has 25g of protein, 8g of fiber and is 210 calories. It is really good and keeps us full for hours. I like to freeze the chocolate and eat it frozen (it tastes like a Frosty!). James Bond likes his whirled up with a banana and strawberries. It's easy to eat on the go, so that's appealing. Oh, and it's NOT made from people. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I know a guy who is super into it. He apparently finds eating to be tedious or something. :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 One of my sons doesn't like food. He has refused to eat a nutritious diet since he was 3 years old. He eats dairy products, and certain breads and sweets, and that is it. Food, in general, doesn't smell or taste good to him. Have you tried giving him a zinc supplement? A zinc deficiency will cause food not to taste good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 All I can think of is Wall-E with the people floating around in thier hover chairs and drinking their food in a cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 All I can think of is Wall-E with the people floating around in thier hover chairs and drinking their food in a cup. Good grief that movie scared me! When I saw the Google glasses, Wall-E was the first thing that came to my mind! Now Soylent is taking us one step closer! Ahhhhhhh!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Good grief that movie scared me! When I saw the Google glasses, Wall-E was the first thing that came to my mind! Now Soylent is taking us one step closer! Ahhhhhhh!!!!! I know!! Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 My dad used to wish there was a pill he could take so he wouldn't have to eat. He didn't like to interrupt his work for meals. The only thing a pill couldn't have replaced was his own cooking and chocolate pie. One of my sons doesn't like food. He has refused to eat a nutritious diet since he was 3 years old. He eats dairy products, and certain breads and sweets, and that is it. Food, in general, doesn't smell or taste good to him. I hope that he will drink Soylent. He probably won't even taste it, but it is worth a try! I knew a lady who was like that... She thought eating and food prep was a total waste of time. The funny thing is she was really overweight. Maybe she ate out of habit? Personally I can't think of anything more boring. It kind of seems like baby formula for adults. I don't have any fact base for this but I thought there were kind of living parts to real food that are beneficial to the body. Like cultures in yoghurt and cheese etc . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Have you tried giving him a zinc supplement? A zinc deficiency will cause food not to taste good. Yes, he's been on zinc and other supplements through the years. He's also been through every medical and lab test known to mankind, and has been in therapy for years. He is on the autism spectrum. No one has ever found a reason for his dislike of the vast majority of food. He won't try anything new unless it is sweet. This Solyent stuff doesn't sound like it tastes good, so maybe it will to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.