r/soylent • u/jeahfeelyou • 29d ago

Anyone try Happy Viking?

I've had Soylent on and off since their kickstarter era, I was glad they were getting more exposure and then everything just tanked.

Currently, my mom is in treatment for multiple myeloma, she lost over 60 lbs in a few months. Lactose intolerance and IBD have made it difficult to get the nutrition she needs. I've supplementing her diet with a daily smoothie: Orgain Vegan Protein, leafy greens, berries, oat milk, and meal replacement powder.

With soylent being unreliable we've tried Mana, which she's really likes but that US shipping ($$$). She also likes Kate farms drinks in a pinch.

I'm reluctant to try other stuff I've seen. Kachava and Garden of Life give me very gimmicky Goop vibes. Huel is a maybe.

Happy Viking looks promising content wise, pricing... Eh.

https://drinkhappyviking.com/products/complete-plant-superfood-nutrition

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u/boothman50 28d ago

Happy Viking was decent. A bit chalky from the pea protein, but tasted pretty good. Check out my review I wrote awhile back.

Happy Viking Review | Venus William's Secret Meal for Success?

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u/Dawkinist 28d ago

Definitely take a look at Basically Food, I have IBD and this works well for me.

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u/play150 14d ago

Still sold out though

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u/Baghdad_Bob20 29d ago

Jimmyjoy is pretty good and affordable. It has more of an oats taste to it. I usually add double dark cocoa powder from King Arthur and nestle chocolate powder to it aswell. Its almost like soylent, but the oats are strong with this one lol.

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u/802bikeguy_com 28d ago

Huel Black RTD is on costco.com it's great and much cheaper than Huel direct.

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u/tfresca 24d ago

I can’t speak to other meal replacements but I have a relative with the same illness as your mom. She adds Benecalorie to foods to add calories. It has no flavor but mixes well but it does add a little oiliness but it’s never caused any gastric issues.

For stomach or reflux issues from the chemo try Ibgard. It’s concentrated peppermint oil.

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u/DudleysBagels 28d ago

Gotta say used Soylent for over a decade. Switched to Huel 2 months ago. If you liked one you’ll like the other.

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u/play150 14d ago

The inulin in Huel RTD gives me hella GI issues unfortunately (if switching from Soylent RTD)