Huel: The Future of Food ..

SPG · 14 Sep 2020 at 07:51

Yep, i splashed out on it.

It still works out cheaper for my lunch at work compared to anything else.

The Thai curry is spot on and the tomato is ok on its own, adding some hot sauce / Worcestershire sauce elevates massively. So if you get the tomato buy some Tabasco sauce as well.

Strangely the shakes leave me more satisfied i think my feeling full levels is triggered by volume in my gut.

Shadowness · 14 Sep 2020 at 07:59

What's the consistency like? I haven't found a video of the 'result' yet.

SPG · 14 Sep 2020 at 08:36

It improves over time the longer you leave it the better it gets, i use the hot water method. The tomato works well with a little more water but then you want half a baguette to soak up the juice which kinda defeats the object for me

I would say its better than pot noodle though, and i quite like a pot noodle

(It still has the HUEL after effects....)

robj20 · 14 Sep 2020 at 08:39

I like the look of that, think I might try some when my current Huel supplies run low.

What are the after effects I've never had anything even when eating 100% Huel.

SPG · 16 Sep 2020 at 19:14

I could replace a small wind farm 30mins from drinking it + bottling it as a replacement fot a lethal gas.

robj20 · 16 Sep 2020 at 20:00

When people get wind from Huel doesn't it just mean you previous diet was lacking? It's never effected me.

reiyushin · 17 Sep 2020 at 10:07

Can be put down to a lack of fibre previously iirc goes away over time but when you got the huel gas you better evacuate the room.

SPG · 17 Sep 2020 at 10:16

Even now i still get the Huels... OMG has something died inside you, thats after having it for lunch more or less every day forbthe past couple of years.

Matty8787 · 17 Sep 2020 at 10:52

Is Huel good for weight loss then? Is it the only player in the game or is there competition? Never really looked into it but I am intrigued as I could do with shedding a few pounds.

Nbuilder · 17 Sep 2020 at 11:01

Matty8787 said:
Is Huel good for weight loss then? Is it the only player in the game or is there competition? Never really looked into it but I am intrigued as I could do with shedding a few pounds.

Might be OT, but for shedding a few pounds I found lowering carb intake to be very effective, essentially keto. I think Huel's angle is more convenience/healthy food than strictly weight loss.

AndyCr15 · 17 Sep 2020 at 11:03

Matty8787 said:
Is Huel good for weight loss then?

It's good because you have such tight control over the amount of calories you're eating. That and how simple it is and in my opinion it actually tastes nice if you find the right flavour for you...

Matty8787 · 17 Sep 2020 at 11:06

Nbuilder said:
Might be OT, but for shedding a few pounds I found lowering carb intake to be very effective, essentially keto. I think Huel's angle is more convenience/healthy food than strictly weight loss.

I am a sucker for bread and the likes so could do with cutting that, cheers.

AndyCr15 said:
It's good because you have such tight control over the amount of calories you're eating. That and how simple it is and in my opinion it actually tastes nice if you find the right flavour for you...

Sounds good, weight loss is essentially calorie control I guess, I tend to like the plain flavours in shakes as I find the flavoured too artificial or sweet.

Now I need to get over the initial cost and dive in!

Shadowness · 17 Sep 2020 at 11:13

Just bear in mind what it costs per meal, and it takes the sting off the cost.

SPG · 17 Sep 2020 at 11:14

Works very well, calorie counting. If you want cut the carbs get the huel black. Slightly more expensive.

Cantankerous · 19 Sep 2020 at 12:48

I bought a box of Chocolate and a box of Chocolate Orange Huel Bars with my normal order. I wanted to try them since 3.1 reviews seemed far more positive however you can only order 2 boxes or more. And there's no selection box to try the flavours.

They're physically smaller than I expected. I do prefer the plain chocolate although the smell of the choc orange is great. I've only had a few so far. They are reasonably solid with a bit of a grainy texture to them but not unpleasant. They still got devoured when I was hungry. Didn't notice any ill effects either; stomach was quite happy with them.

The Grenade carb killers are a proper chocolate bar, (mars bar etc.); the Hule bars are not. I do though find there's only a couple flavours of the Grenade's that I actually enjoy and sit well with me.

I think the Huel will do well for a hiking snack etc. They're not coated in chocolate so won't melt the same way but I'm a wee bit worried what will happen when they've been in a freezing rucksack.

Freefaller · 19 Sep 2020 at 14:02

I went on the huel bandwagon several years ago. But I've the past 5/6years I don't see a point where a fuel shake would have added any value over my Normal diet. I love eating and food in general. I can get my 4000 or so calories a day with little issue.

For training recovery I seldom use a protein shake either these days. Though I do have my homemade mix of proteins, and amino acids etc... Should I feel I need it.

For people on the go it's a great solution and I did enjoy it. But my lifestyle has allowed me to just eat food now instead which is far more nutritious than drinking food. There's a lot to be said with the taking a break to eat and actually masticating - the whole physiological and psychological process of eating is actually quite important.

mid_gen · 20 Sep 2020 at 13:03

robj20 said:
When people get wind from Huel doesn't it just mean you previous diet was lacking? It's never effected me.

It's usually just drinking it immediately after mixing that causes the gas, as you swallow loads of air with it. I always leave it to settle for a few hours/overnight so the air gets out of it. No more gas.

Kainz · 6 Oct 2020 at 08:40

I saw a v1 bottle (chocolate) recently in my local Sainsbury’s for £2 or £3 iirc so thought I’d give it a go as eating whilst at work is quite problematic due to the pandemic.

The contents were incredibly thick, and I had half a bottle before deciding to take it easy just incase I get a ‘protein farts’...well they came anyway whilst I was on public transport heading home...sorry to those on thr 79 bus through Wembley towards Edgware!

ic1male · 15 Oct 2020 at 21:32

Haven't used Huel for months now, I very much agree with @Freefaller 's post above.

But I've decided to try and help my weight loss along with 2x 800 calorie days a week (as in Michael Mosley's Fast 800) so I had another look at Huel tonight. Delighted to see they are now doing the much requested Unsweetened & Unflavoured Black Edition so it doesn't contain that yucky tasting Stevia. I really like the U&U normal so I'm sure this is similar enough.

Shadowness · 16 Oct 2020 at 06:24

Huel emailed me asking if I would like a taster of the new hot and savoury range. I thought they'd send a couple of small taster size pouches, like a portion each or similar. But no they've sent a complete order of one pouch each, with new scoops and a t-shirt! Just under £40 worth.
I hope they don't charge my card as it certainly was implied it was a gift!

Not back in the office for a bit so it'll have to wait. I'll let you know how I get on.