Huel Meal Replacement Goo

[dogememe]

After seeing ads for it everywhere and a little research I ordered me some.

I am guilty of being lazy, impatient, and thus not knowing how to cook anything. For breaksfast I either have nothing or a piece of toast with butter or something or some fast food junk, and then for lunch I usually have a different fast food junk.

I think for starters I'll try Huel for breakfast and then I will feel better than when I don't eat breakfast and/or will save money because I can buy smaller lunches...

In the future I want to transition to cooking my own lunch (making a sandwhich or putting some leftover pasta in a container and microwaving it at work)... that will save me SO MUCH MONEY! Or if I'm feeling lazy have a Huel for lunch too. That could lead to only taking 30 min lunches instead of 1hr so I can leave work 30 mins earlier to show up 30 mins later to get more time in my day. Not even including the gas to start up my thirsty Crown Vic, drive a few blocks to a drive-thru, idle the car for 10 mins, drive back, etc.

Since BITOG is all about doing things better, saving money, and being more efficient, what do you think of Huel? Anybody tried it? Of course once it shows up I'll post my first impressions and how it goes. I've heard that people that did only Huel had some problem with "loose stools" to say it nicely... I think if I transition slowly and keep it to one meal a day I won't have that problem.

 

[AZjeff]

First props for trying to do something better.

Had to look Huel up. Not into this stuff so not sure how it's any better/different that all the stuff you can buy at stores but if it gets you going (HA) in the right direction why not? All of these nutrition mix things seem like they'd be OK for someone who doesn't really care about eating and taste, just a necessity to keep going. I'd tire of it fast.


Good luck

BTW, making a sandwich isn't really cooking.. ;7)

 

[StevieC]

If I were on a diet that allowed carbs I would definitely get some to try and use it as a meal replacement. Looks like it's from good sources and it looks convenient instead of a Burger/Fries.

 

[28oz]

Hehe, I tried it (family member wanted to try it).....just for the halibut. If you enjoy drinking very liquid-y and unsweetened oatmeal, you might like it. I though it tasted like dirt and the carbs/oats...........soooo much ground oats....gave me constant heartburn and bloat. Was not satiating at all other than the sheer amount you have to chug. I will say though, their support is top notch. Even though we opened a bag (they send you two) and returned the unopened one, they gave a FULL refund, no questions asked.

 

[supton]

I don't know how to cook but can use the microwave. Currently I do oatmeal and an egg on a whole grain English muffin. Takes about the time to make as it does for the coffee maker to do its thing. I was doing instant oatmeal (from a tube, not the packet kind that is loaded with sugar) but found a quick steel cut version (from Bob's) that would cook in about 5 minutes or so--that's a bit longer but I'd just make a salad for my lunch in that time too.

I hate standing in line so I pack a lunch at home. Salads, although at times I get into a sandwich kick and will buy deli meat and bread.

 

[PimTac]

I had to look this up as well. I had never heard of Huel.

It seems to be competing against Soylent.

 

[SZR48207]

Last year I practically lived on Soylent and had no major issues. I was buying cases at a time and eating only 1 "meal" a day.. the rest of the calories came from Soylent. If I bought it from the right places, it came out to around $2/meal which can't be beat by any fast food place.


But the idea that you should be eating "something" for breakfast or lunch is absurd. It sounds like you are busy and only really have time to eat dinner, so just live that way.

It's one thing to actually be hungry (or starving), and in that case you'll eat whatever you can get your hands on, but we should move away from the idea of having a meal for the sake of having a meal.

Despite what people think, your body doesn't go into some starvation mode when you don't eat. Your blood sugar stays low and your hormones stay well regulated and you'll burn stored fat for energy. If you have a natural inclination to not eating, then take advantage of your low appetite (but do take a good multi vitamin each day so you don't become deficient on any minerals).

 

[maxdustington]

Originally Posted by dogememe
In the future I want to transition to cooking my own lunch (making a sandwhich or putting some leftover pasta in a container and microwaving it at work)... that will save me SO MUCH MONEY! Or if I'm feeling lazy have a Huel for lunch too. That could lead to only taking 30 min lunches instead of 1hr so I can leave work 30 mins earlier to show up 30 mins later to get more time in my day. Not even including the gas to start up my thirsty Crown Vic, drive a few blocks to a drive-thru, idle the car for 10 mins, drive back, etc.
I was in the same position, when I realized the fuel cost + lunch cost were just too much for me. I'm 6'0 230 lbs and I can work construction 8-5 on just fruit and maybe a granola bar or something for lunch: 2 bananas, 2 clementines/tangerines. It's easy to eat a smaller lunch during the summer because of the heat (it was almost 100F here yesterday). But if you eat a larger breaky you can get by with a fruit/veggie based lunch, even if you have a physical job and a large appetite. The extra 1/2 hour, and fuel costs are the worst, at least you get to enjoy eating something tasty if you buy lunch.

Fruit is a super convenient and cheap lunch. Maybe throw a simple meat sandwich in there, that's what I did during the winter.

 

[dogememe]

Originally Posted by 28oz
Hehe, I tried it (family member wanted to try it).....just for the halibut. If you enjoy drinking very liquid-y and unsweetened oatmeal, you might like it. I though it tasted like dirt and the carbs/oats...........soooo much ground oats....gave me constant heartburn and bloat. Was not satiating at all other than the sheer amount you have to chug. I will say though, their support is top notch. Even though we opened a bag (they send you two) and returned the unopened one, they gave a FULL refund, no questions asked.

Hmm, I'm not a particularly picky eater but if I don't like any food it's usually due to texture, not taste... So I'm a little worried about it!

Originally Posted by Reddy45
Last year I practically lived on Soylent and had no major issues. I was buying cases at a time and eating only 1 "meal" a day.. the rest of the calories came from Soylent. If I bought it from the right places, it came out to around $2/meal which can't be beat by any fast food place.


But the idea that you should be eating "something" for breakfast or lunch is absurd. It sounds like you are busy and only really have time to eat dinner, so just live that way.

It's one thing to actually be hungry (or starving), and in that case you'll eat whatever you can get your hands on, but we should move away from the idea of having a meal for the sake of having a meal.

Despite what people think, your body doesn't go into some starvation mode when you don't eat. Your blood sugar stays low and your hormones stay well regulated and you'll burn stored fat for energy. If you have a natural inclination to not eating, then take advantage of your low appetite (but do take a good multi vitamin each day so you don't become deficient on any minerals).


I definitely have to eat 2-3 meals a day - I'm very skinny, only 125-130lbs and if I skip a meal I get grumpy and feel bad.

 

[PimTac]

Everyone is different, with different metabolisms and different activity patterns. A hard working person needs calories for fuel. A office type person doesn't need as much in general.

I was a healthy eater and fairly skinny until around age 55 then all of a sudden I popped up 20 pounds heavier. I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes around the same time. So life is ever changing.