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A Healthy Alternative To Soylent (The Controversial, Space-Age Meal Replacement Powder).

A Healthy Alternative To Soylent (The Controversial, Space-Age Meal Replacement Powder).

FromBen Greenfield Life


A Healthy Alternative To Soylent (The Controversial, Space-Age Meal Replacement Powder).

FromBen Greenfield Life

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Apr 9, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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Ever heard of Soylent? Three years ago, it popped up on a blog post entitled "", and in it, author Rob Rinehart introduced a special meal replacement powder he had formulated that he claimed, among other things, would allow you to be in peak mental and physical condition for less than $2/day, would not spoil for months, does not require refrigeration, and would allow a full spectrum of nutrients to get mainlined into your bloodstream without you even needing to poop. Needless to say, my eyebrow was raised when I first heard about the stuff. And sure enough, the crazy, space-age formulation was  to have some serious issues, including huge amounts of maltodextrin sugar, oxidized vegetable oils, huge amounts of soy lecithin, sucralose artificial sweetener, rancid fish oil and much more. Bummer. But at the same time, as a global traveler and busy man, I'm still intrigued with the concept of having something that delivers all your nutrients in one shot, is easy to transport, costs less than five bucks a serving and is environmentally friendly.  And that was why, , I mentioned that I was experimenting with a fast, drinkable (or eatable) meal replacement called "". Here are the ingredients in Ambronite: -organic oats -organic coconut -organic lucuma -organic chlorella -wild bilberry -wild sea-buckthorn -organic brown rice protein -organic stinging nettle -organic rice bran -nutritional yeast -organic spinach -organic spirulina -organic almond -organic flaxseed -organic apple -mineral salt -organic brazil nut -organic blackcurrant Simo Suoheimo, is the co-founder of , my guest on today's podcast, and a guy I had plenty of time to hang out with when I was in Finland last year for the Biohackers Summit. He is an entrepreneur, foodie, crowdfunding jedi (Ambronite set a new crowdfunding world record for a food product IndieGoGo), and self-described "serial optimist". He is an avid hiker, forager, speaker and avid global adventurer on a quest to unlimit life and help people exceed themselves. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Simo's weekly practice of "ice swimming" and why he does it... -Why you can pick edible, wild foods just about anywhere in Finland... -The one berry that has dozens of times the nutrient density of a blueberry... -How to turn a food into a powder without oxidizing it or exposing it to harsh heat... -How to make a meal replacement powder that can sit on a shelf, without compromising nutritional integrity... -The reason that the flavor of a meal replacement powder might change from batch to batch... -A berry that, unlike most fruits, contains high amounts of vitamin K... -How to use Ambronite for ketosis... -And much more! Resources from this episode: - -The in Helsinki, Finland. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. Learn about taking food, preparation, cooking, and eating to the next level with the latest science and kitchen chemistry. Even delve into implanted chips, gene therapy, bionic arms, biometric shirts, robotic assistants, and virtual reality. Two days with an amazing crowd and a closing party with upgraded DJs to talk about. - - Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Simu or I about Ambronite or anything else we discuss in this episode? Leave your thoughts at  and one of us will reply! Finally below are the Ambronite ingredient details... Oats Oats (Avena sativa) are a great source of complex carbohydrates which help to maintain normal blood sugar and sustained-release energy. They are rich in minerals such as manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus and magnesium as well as several B-group vitamins. Unlike many other plants oats contain soluble fibres called β-glucans that slow down energy release during digestion. Oats also contain essential polyunsaturated omega fatty acids. We use oats that have been flattened, pre-cooked, dried and milled into a fine powder to ensure cold-water
Released:
Apr 9, 2016
Format:
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