No, Soylent isn’t Healthy. Here’s Why. | Nat Eliason | Nat Eliason
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No, Soylent isn’t Healthy. Here’s Why. April 3, 2017 There’s an unfortunate myth in San Francisco: that Soylent is a healthy, viable replacement for normal food. When I challenge people drinking it on its healthiness, I’m usually met with confusion. Isn’t Soylent good for you? Doesn’t it have all of the vitamins and nutrients you need? Isn’t it well balanced? Not really, no. Here’s why. Origins Soylent was originally created as a way to save time. As the founder explains in his first article on the subject: “In my own life I resented the time, money, and effort the purchase, preparation, consu
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