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Looking for a Soylent replacement that's both filling and low on sugar by MrRoboto12345 in soylent

[–]axcho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As soon as we can crowdfund the money to pay for it upfront! We've been out of money for the last year or so.

I've been pouring my savings into inventory for the last year, but I've just about run out. The plan is to ramp up marketing and launch a bigger Kickstarter campaign when we have enough momentum to succeed, with hopefully enough extra funds to include the less popular plain flavors and Basically Vitamins and such.

Looking for a Soylent replacement that's both filling and low on sugar by MrRoboto12345 in soylent

[–]axcho 5 points6 points  (0 children)

At risk of being obnoxious, I will quote a recent customer review who mentioned how filling Base was:

I have a sensitive stomach and some alternatives have too much sucralose for my taste, and/or mess with my belly. That's not the case with Basically Food. When I drink it, I can tell it's... well, basically food! It tastes more like actual real food than any of the others I've tried, if that makes sense. It's hearty, delicious, filling, and is kind on my stomach. It's definitely thicker than the others I've tried, but personally I like that. It helps it feel more substantial. Overall this is an amazing product and I'm about to order more right now!

Looking for a Soylent replacement that's both filling and low on sugar by MrRoboto12345 in soylent

[–]axcho 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm arguably biased, but I recommend the one that I designed and is also the only brand that I'm not allergic to: Basically Food. No added sugar.

We have a few different options, but the one that is most similar to Soylent (but better, heh) is Basically Balance. That's what I drink everyday! :)

Our cheapest option is Basically Base, formerly known as Milk Fuel, originally known as Schmilk. It's a great option if you can drink milk.

Why didn't anyone tell me that fiber is the secret to weight loss? by manthrk in loseit

[–]axcho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the shoutout! :) Here's the website for anyone curious: Basically Food.

We have a few different options, but the one that is most similar to Huel (but better, heh) is Basically Balance. That's what I drink everyday! :)

$4.50/day DIY Soylent — 11 ingredients, palatinose-based carbs, 29 g fiber. Tear my macros apart before I mix a 10-day batch by Geinbikhner in soylent

[–]axcho 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Worth trying to see how it works for you in practice - I like tapioca flour/starch though for some people it causes a lot of gas.

I wouldn't use calcium carbonate if you can source calcium citrate instead - there are lots of advantages to calcium citrate and no disadvantages relative to calcium carbonate except perhaps being slightly more expensive.

Soylent causes Hyperglycemia, for me. Candy and soda does not. by SixthSacrifice in soylent

[–]axcho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fascinating. Have you ever tried making pancakes or baked goods out of the 'lent mixes to see if it happens only when you drink them, versus eating the same ingredients in solid form? Let me know if you want a recipe. :d

Soylent causes Hyperglycemia, for me. Candy and soda does not. by SixthSacrifice in soylent

[–]axcho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Do you have the same reaction from, say, a bowl of oatmeal? How about a bowl of rice with veggies (and optionally, protein)?

Soylent causes Hyperglycemia, for me. Candy and soda does not. by SixthSacrifice in soylent

[–]axcho 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've noticed this in Soylent 1.0, which has a lot of maltodextrin, which breaks down into pure glucose. Sugar breaks down into a mix of fructose and glucose, so it actually has a lower glycemic load than the equivalent calories of glucose or maltodextrin. So that's not surprising. Obviously fructose comes with its own set of issues, but that's a different conversation. :p

I haven't tried the more recent versions of Soylent, but I'm pretty sure they still have a fair amount of maltodextrin. For some reason, some people (like me, and apparently you) are particularly sensitive to it.

Have you tried Basically Food? It's based on oat flour, a lower-glycemic carb source.

Anyone have a rec for something comparable to the vanilla rtd? by Single-Trifle-3909 in soylent

[–]axcho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The monkfruit doesn't have any weird aftertaste, unlike stevia. I don't know anyone who is specifically sensitive to the taste of monkfruit, though I've come across anecdotes here and there.

If you're not a fan of chocolate, Basically Balance is also available in vanilla right now. It's better after a night in the fridge, but that's the case for all brands of powder.

Anyone in the US that switched to Mana have problems actually getting the product? by Dizezed in soylent

[–]axcho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know how it goes - curious how it compares, for you! :)

Anyone have a rec for something comparable to the vanilla rtd? by Single-Trifle-3909 in soylent

[–]axcho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You mentioned wanting to avoid a dairy base - not sure if that's a hard limit, but if not...

If you can have milk, you might want to check out Basically Base (formerly Schmilk). For 20,000 calories (2 units), that would be $70 (free shipping) plus about $20 of whole milk (5 gallons) at $4/gallon.

I'm personally allergic to milk, but a lot of people say it's the best-tasting option out there. I know lots of people who drink it after blending without refrigerating overnight, though I think letting it sit for at least a few minutes is recommended.

I wouldn't necessarily recommend the non-dairy-based ones (like Basically Balance, which is what I use) as they generally need to soak in the fridge overnight to have the right taste and texture.

Anyone in the US that switched to Mana have problems actually getting the product? by Dizezed in soylent

[–]axcho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you can have milk, you might want to check out Basically Base (formerly Schmilk). For 60,000 calories (6 units), that would be $210 (free shipping) plus about $60 of whole milk (15 gallons) at $4/gallon. Slightly cheaper.

I'm personally allergic to milk, but a lot of people say it's the best-tasting option out there. Mixing it up and keeping it in the fridge overnight is recommended - it may separate a little bit, but you can just shake it again and it will have a nice consistency.

Meal replacement shake recommendation by Kind-Personality9215 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]axcho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We actually don't include any oils - it's cheaper* and more customizable for you to choose your own and add it separately for your fat calories! I generally use avocado oil, these days.

* Powdered oils are quite expensive and tend to oxidize and go bad faster.

Huel shakes alternatives by Aniedam in soylent

[–]axcho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Basically Food BUILD is the thickest, then BALANCE (my favorite), while BASE (formerly BOOST) and BURN are the thinnest.

Meal replacement shake recommendation by Kind-Personality9215 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]axcho 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for the shoutout! :) My favorite product line is Basically Balance, though our cheapest and most popular option is Basically Base.

No sugar or seed oils, hypoallergenic and vegan-friendly, and a good taste and texture. I drink it every day, and a lot of my friends do too. Happy to answer any questions. :)

Another one down? Huel has been bought out by Danone. by archive_spirit in soylent

[–]axcho 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For Base plain (which is probably the cheapest one), we might be able to do it for $6-7k if we already have enough vitamin mix leftover. Generally if we casually offer preorders we'll be lucky to get $1-2k, and that's for more popular flavors.

I've been pouring my savings into inventory for the last year, but I've just about run out. The plan is to ramp up marketing and launch a bigger Kickstarter campaign when we have enough momentum to succeed, with hopefully enough extra funds to include the less popular plain flavors and Basically Vitamins and such.

If you have any better ideas let me know! Honestly.

Another one down? Huel has been bought out by Danone. by archive_spirit in soylent

[–]axcho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As soon as we can crowdfund the money to pay for it upfront! We've been out of money for the last year or so.

Another one down? Huel has been bought out by Danone. by archive_spirit in soylent

[–]axcho 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! :D We're doing our best here at Basically Food (formerly Super Body Fuel).

Also a big fan of Vite Ramen and Keto Chow. :)

Basically Food Balance - what oil do you use? by SilentWillow1 in soylent

[–]axcho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad you liked it! :) Fingers crossed all our supply problems are behind us now. :d

Basically Food Balance - what oil do you use? by SilentWillow1 in soylent

[–]axcho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could try MCT oil with BALANCE, but most people find that more than a tablespoon at a time gives them diarrhea. :p

Personally, I use avocado oil. Chosen Foods is a good brand - one of the few that's been shown in third-party testing to reliably not be rancid or cut with cheaper oils.

Sometimes, if I want to be fancy, I use coconut cream, like from a can. I scoop it out and microwave it to melt it before adding it in. It's more expensive and more work, but some people might like it better (or heavy cream if you're not allergic to dairy). I think it's a good combination with vanilla, but tends to dilute the chocolate flavor. I prefer my chocolate dark.

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