Nutritionally Complete Beverages: Alternatives to Soylent
Nutritionally complete beverages and foods gained significant traction over the last few years, and there are several factors you’ll want to consider if you’re looking into an alternative to Soylent or just trying out a wholesome beverage for the first time.
Diet experts generally recommend a macronutrient ratio of 45–65% carbohydrates, 10–35% protein, 20–35% fat based on caloric intake. Major sustained deviations from these ratios can put a burden on the human body and are not the healthiest way to achieve nutritional goals.
The following beverages are made or marketed in the United States. Macronutrient ratios are listed as percentages of carb/protein/fat.
Schmilk | $15/day | 45/20/35 | The cost goes down to $6/day plus the cost of milk when mixed with the recommended amount of milk since it is intended to be a powder for milkshakes. The mixture is essentially oat flour mixed with a vitamin blend. Components of the oat flour may not be soluble.
Joylent | $6.08/day | 50/25/25 | Beware of indefinitely long shipping times to the United States (upwards of a month or two) from the Netherlands. Relatively simple blend with low solubility in water, weak flavor, and granular texture.
