Re:Soylent 1.0 Macronutrient Overview
by goldenkey on Tuesday November 26, 2013 @04:44PM
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Seems like a low amount of protein, only 20%. Are there going to be different varieties of soylent for those who do more muscular activities?
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Well, the oat flour has about 40 grams and the isolate is another 102 grams, or about 140 grams total. That's an entire small chicken. 20% of your calories from protein actually seems respectably high to me. Probably plenty to build all the muscle you want, despite what the current bro-science says. Especially if all that exercise ups the amount of Soylent you need in a day, or forces you to supplement with other sources high in protein.
Re:Soylent 1.0 Macronutrient Overview
by goldenkey on Wednesday November 27, 2013 @04:54PM
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I see, hmm oat flour seems really awesome. I'm gonna have to get some of this soylent, that or start eating more oats. :-)
What are your thoughts on Spirulina?
I've never heard of Spirulina, but oat flour is my own personal super-food. I use it as a meal replacement, mixed about 3 parts oats to 1 part protein powder mixed with water. Maybe some dextrose thrown in if you need it a bit sweeter. I love the stuff and I'm glad the guys at Soylent are making it a large part of the formula.
You could just add protein powder?