Soylent Meal Replacement Review

Why I Tried Soylent as a Meal Replacement

I grew up knowing the name Soylent from the movie. I will never forget people repeating the line, “Soylent Green is people.”

This Soylent is definitely not people. This Soylent is a packaged meal-replacement option for those times when I am otherwise tempted to grab whatever is quickest.

Especially through Covid, this became a more interesting question for me. I found that I was repeatedly ordering Chinese food and other meals as a quick snack. I happen to love Chinese food, but I did not love the idea that I was eventually eating something simply to check the meal off the list. It wasn’t as if I was craving it. I was having it because it was easy.

I started coming to the conclusion that if I’m eating a meal just for the sake of eating, I should at least think about whether there is a simpler option that actually fits what I need at that moment.

So I started separating the meals I genuinely wanted from the meals I was eating just to get by. I love sushi, so if I am craving sushi, I am going to order sushi. But if I am just trying to get something in my stomach quickly, a meal replacement can make more sense than defaulting to takeout.

How Does Soylent Taste?

Taste is where Soylent surprised me. The drinks are easy to get down and there are several flavors. I am still partial to chocolate. For me, the appeal is less about pretending it is a restaurant meal and more about having something convenient that does not feel like an afterthought.

When Does Soylent Make Sense?

Soylent makes the most sense for me when I need something quick and do not particularly want to cook or order a full meal. If I am craving a specific meal, I would rather eat the real thing. But when convenience is the main goal, Soylent is useful because it removes the decision-making and waiting that can come with takeout.

How Soylent Worked as a Convenient Meal

Soylent works best as a convenience product. I would not use it to replace every meal, and nutrition needs vary from person to person, but for those moments when I am otherwise eating something random simply because it is easy, it gives me another option. The chocolate flavor remains my favorite, and the biggest benefit is still how simple it is to keep on hand for a busy day.

For related Famadillo coverage, see our kid-friendly healthy snacks guide.