Agreed. The stated purpose of Soylent is not to replace all meals. It is to be a convenient replacement for inconvenient meals. But, that idea doesn't grab enough attention to sell ad space. Therefore, pretty much every article I've read about Soylent tries to manufacture controversy around the idea of giving up on food entirely in favor of brown paste.
That said, when my month's supply arrives, I'm looking forward to giving up food for a month entirely in favor of brown paste. I see it as a fun opportunity for an interesting cleanse --not a permanent lifestyle change.
Every report I've read from people trying out a 100% Soylent diet has been consistent: You feel fine. Your jaw gets stiff from underuse (chewing gum is recommended). You poop less and less often. The biggest problem is really social awkwardness. Eating with people is important. It's awkward being the guy at the table with a bottle of brown paste.
Do, please, keep us updated on that experiment. I did not even realise that Soylent was an actual product (presumably, not made of people) until I read your comment.
That said, when my month's supply arrives, I'm looking forward to giving up food for a month entirely in favor of brown paste. I see it as a fun opportunity for an interesting cleanse --not a permanent lifestyle change.
Every report I've read from people trying out a 100% Soylent diet has been consistent: You feel fine. Your jaw gets stiff from underuse (chewing gum is recommended). You poop less and less often. The biggest problem is really social awkwardness. Eating with people is important. It's awkward being the guy at the table with a bottle of brown paste.