Dmian 🇪🇺dmian@mastodon.social
Oct 6, 2026, 11:23 AMI tried one called “Queal”. Boy, was it bad! The good thing is that I developed a deeper appreciation for food made with good, natural ingredients, and the act of cooking and eating in general. 😆
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Oct 6, 2026, 11:30 AM@dmian I practically live on that stuff. Jimmy Joy in my case. Shakes and bars are at least 50% of my nutrition, frequently 100%. I've never been healthier, and that's no exaggeration.
But I do hate generative AI.
- Dmian 🇪🇺dmian@mastodon.socialOct 6, 2026, 11:36 AM
@thisislieven In my case, it messed my stomach pretty bad. I think it’s because I can’t tolerate vitamin supplements well, I need to get my vitamins from regular food.
But also, it made the act of “eating” mechanical and dull. I got bored of only taking shakes. But if it works for you, nothing to say there. I do appreciate food and cooking more after that, though 😝 - Oct 6, 2026, 11:45 AM
My stomach took about a fortnight to adjust which is a common thing, though I have heard stories from some who never manage it somehow.
I used to be a foodie but as someone who also struggled with eating disorders taking much of the joy and choice out of food actually helped me stabilise things and took away a lot of stress.
The 'mechanical' part of it serves me well, even if it's somewhat dull. But I do venture into the world of regular food now and again. - Dmian 🇪🇺dmian@mastodon.socialOct 6, 2026, 11:52 AM
@thisislieven Are the ones you take also chalky? The texture was another factor to stop taking it. In the beginning it was not that important, but after a while, I started noticing it more and more, and then I started hating it. Maybe things have improved with time. I don’t know.
I finally found how to hack my way into faster and healthier cooking by using frozen ingredients and an electric pot. So, I’m happier now with my relationship with food.
But I get what you mean.