Huel

[woodham]

Im really giving this some serious thought ,

 

we moved to a single lunchtime (from a split lunch) so im strugeling to fit stuff in and eat as well* so looking at huel as a food sub for lunch not everyday just on the days i need to eat and run

 

* my choice i could just take a full lunch and not do any jobs but choose not to and get the time back later in the day as it suites me better *

 

how are people that have tried it finding it any recomendations?

 

thanks

 

Andy

[hardtailstar]

Was talking about this in an unrelated thread.

@Arreks and @Joanne are ones to answer this.

[Arreks]

Have you tried it before? if not get a sample pouch - most people I've made try it have hated it for me it's generally on par with most protein shake style things but it's a bit more gritty so if you're fine with that then go for it! I usually have vanilla huel (2/3 scoops) in the morning with a banana added in and sometimes some proper cacao powder. I've had it for lunch once or twice but it didn't fill me up enough, but I potentially just needed more scoops of huel..

[ICTDirect_Dave]

Before you consider joining the Cult of Huel. You should watch episode 6, season 4 of Dave Gorman's Modern Life is Goodish.

[jinnantonnixx]

As a food supplement, it isn't bad.

However, you can make your own version easily with a Nutribullet or similar.

Oats, pea protein (combine with rice protein for a better complementary protein combination), and some seed varieties.

Huel has additional vitamins, but most people with good diets don't require vitamin supplements.

Edited January 9, 2017 by jinnantonnixx

[LincolnE]

I've had other friends ask this question recently, I just personally don't see how it can contribute to healthy eating and replace a proper meal.

 

If you don't have the time to sit down for 15-20 minutes for lunch and distance yourself from work, then I really question people's priorities.

[gshaw]

I've used it twice as an additional meal \ protein top-up but there's something in there that doesn't agree with me. Always seem to end up feeling nauseous a few hours after consuming it

[CAM]

You cannot replace a proper lunch and it seems to be something 99% of the population don't realise. It's less about food and more about finding time halfway through the day to switch off, unwind and possibly socialise.

[Gibbo]

My fortnight eating Blighty's own human fart-powder ? The Register

 

Sounds too much like "Gruel" to me.

[Garacesh]

You cannot replace a proper lunch and it seems to be something 99% of the population don't realise. It's less about food and more about finding time halfway through the day to switch off, unwind and possibly socialise.

 

Personally? I don't give a rats about socialising. I like most of the staff here, insofar as colleagues can be liked, but I don't want to sit in the staff room and hear them [female dog] to each other about how Bobby was being a prat in Period 2, and that reminds me of when little Janet brought in a bottle of vodka, or that Daniel said something really inappropriate. It's not for me, so I eat at my desk and read news/etc for my lunch. Sometimes I go for a walk, but usually that's just to actually buy some lunch.

 

The reason I've been briefly looking at meal replacements is quite simple: I'm a fat git, and I'm lazy. Okay fine, I'm not Hugh Mungus, but I got a stomach I could stand to lose. I can cook to a reasonable degree (It's edible, and it tastes pretty decent) but I actually know nothing about nutrition. I'm not expecting any kind of meal replacement to be an easy way out so I don't need to learn to cook properly, but it still takes time. It's easy to cook a healthy meal, but nobody wants to eat the same thing all the time, so the much better solution is to learn about health in general. Rather than memorise a bunch of healthy recipes, I'd rather be able to formulate my own by knowing why healthy things are healthy, y'know?

 

So I reckon I'm gonna give Huel (or similar) a bash for now, see what it's like. If it's no good, it's no good, and I'm back to square one with only a small financial penalty for the experience. I'm OK with that.

Edited January 10, 2017 by Garacesh

[CAM]

Personally? I don't give a rats about socialising. I like most of the staff here, insofar as colleagues can be liked, but I don't want to sit in the staff room and hear them [female dog] to each other about how Bobby was being a prat in Period 2, and that reminds me of when little Janet brought in a bottle of vodka, or that Daniel said something really inappropriate. It's not for me, so I eat at my desk and read news/etc for my lunch. Sometimes I go for a walk, but usually that's just to actually buy some lunch.

 

The reason I've been briefly looking at meal replacements is quite simple: I'm a fat git, and I'm lazy. Okay fine, I'm not Hugh Mungus, but I got a stomach I could stand to lose. I can cook to a reasonable degree (It's edible, and it tastes pretty decent) but I actually know nothing about nutrition. I'm not expecting any kind of meal replacement to be an easy way out so I don't need to learn to cook properly, but it still takes time. It's easy to cook a healthy meal, but nobody wants to eat the same thing all the time, so the much better solution is to learn about health in general. Rather than memorise a bunch of healthy recipes, I'd rather be able to formulate my own by knowing why healthy things are healthy, y'know?

 

So I reckon I'm gonna give Huel (or similar) a bash for now, see what it's like. If it's no good, it's no good, and I'm back to square one with only a small financial penalty for the experience. I'm OK with that.

 

You know you can just Google why things are healthy? I pulled this up in less than a minute, NHS must be a decent source of information...

 

Starchy foods (carbs) - Live Well - NHS Choices

The vegetarian diet - Live Well - NHS Choices

[BKGarry]

Before you consider joining the Cult of Huel. You should watch episode 6, season 4 of Dave Gorman's Modern Life is Goodish.

 

Thank goodness you said it, as that's all I could think about.

[Garacesh]

I appreciate that research is a vital part of learning, but Googling something does not equate to actually possessing knowledge. Edited January 10, 2017 by Garacesh

[CAM]

I appreciate that research is a vital , but Googling something does not equate to actually possessing knowledge.

 

But reading the results and learning from them is.

[Garacesh]

But reading the results and learning from them is.

 

But there exists a transitional period, and in that interim, a substitute can be acceptable

 

Yes I'm looking to get a better grasp of food and nutrition in general, but I'm also not devoting all my time to it as if it were an actual study/class/etc.

[Joanne]

The main reason I turned to Huel was because I was having problems with food and I wanted to rule things out. I ended up feeling quite sick and bloated after drinking a shake - BUT after visiting a dietician and being told I have an issue with Fructose, I suspect this may have been the reason (as I was having huel with the strawberry flavour).

 

I subbed breakfast and lunch and used a blender to mix it. It filled me up fine and I actually looked forward to it.

 

If you can handle drinking thick gloop of any texture and flavour then defo give it a go. If you gag at the thought of a lump in your shake, it may not be for you - go for a trial pack.

 

@Garacesh - I've got a ton of meals plans that I got when I had that PT... if you want me to send them to you let me know (it's basically meat and vegetables!)

Edited January 10, 2017 by Joanne

[Garacesh]

@Garacesh - I've got a ton of meals plans that I got when I had that PT... if you want me to send them to you let me know (it's basically meat and vegetables!)

Ooh that would be fantastic

 

I do really need to get myself into some semblance of shape (round is a shape?) but part of my problem, and I'll admit to it, is that I'm a little apathetic towards the idea. I know I should.. but truth be told I don't really want to.. I just kinda-sorta want to.

[Tesla]

@Joanne

 

throw some of your huel-less recipes my way! http://www.edugeek.net/forums/general-chat/178614-nutri-bullet.html#post1532288

[ICTDirect_Dave]

Thank goodness you said it, as that's all I could think about.

I've been trying to find a clip of the relevant part of the episode, but it's proving pretty tricky!

[EvLPhenom]

If you wouldn't mind sending these my way too i would be very appreciative!

[Arreks]

You might as well start a thread now @Joanne

[Joanne]

OK the folder with them in is here - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h38cyl3cc63pl9x/AAAVj8JGNyfC87Yu8Rz7nSI0a?dl=0

 

One is a cleanse. DO NOT DO THAT!!

 

Disclaimer: they were tailored for me. You may not see any results apart from a massive hole in your wallet from buying ALL DA FOOD!

[Garacesh]

Well I got my 100g pouch today.. Used 50g with 300ml of water, and a few strawberries thrown in just for the taste.

 

First impressions are.. it's palatable. It'll be an acquired texture.

 

Is huel usually a bit.. bitty..? Or do I just have a rubbish blender?

Edited January 19, 2017 by Garacesh

[Localtechie]

Well I got my 100g pouch today.. Used 50g with 300ml of water, and a few strawberries thrown in just for the taste.

 

First impressions are.. it's palatable. It'll be an acquired texture.

 

Is huel usually a bit.. bitty..? Or do I just have a rubbish blender?

 

Do you have a shaker bottle as well as the blender? My friend has a blender but swears the shaker bottle gets the final bits out to make it more smooth.

[Garacesh]

Nah, you don't get any of that with the 100g pouch. But apparently, it comes out smoother if you add the powder to the water, and not vice verca like I did, so I'll try that tomorrow.