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 Would you prefer to consume liquid food than actual meals? Lizzie Widdicombe describes a liquid that can take the place of regular meals in her article “The End of Food.” The maker of this beverage, Rob Rhinehart, an entrepreneur who mostly subsists on it, gave it the name Soylent. The drink has created a stir over the opportunity to address larger issues in the real world. Although there is an underlying discussion about whether this drink would be favored as real food is still preferred by most individuals. The new beverage Rhinehart is promoting raises questions about possible answers to global problems as well as if it is genuinely preferable to live this way.

Rhinehart created a concoction of all the vitamins and elements needed for survival, which he eventually termed Soylent. Soylent became Rhinehart’s main source of nutrition, and he found that it helped him save a lot of time and money. According to him, “we’ll see a separation between our meals for utility and function, and our meals for experience and socialization.” This goal of Soylent at this point is to provide people with the opportunity to utilize this product to save them time during their busy days and provide nutrients needed. Although the part discussing division between meals for experience rather than utility point is very interesting. Food is undoubtedly a social activity that is shared with others and with culture and that has an impact on our lives. In the minds of many individuals, what tastes better and is more fun to consume rather than acquiring the nutrients is more important. This beverage is unquestionably the finest choice when it comes to surviving, and it is ideal for individuals who are busy and require the nutrients to get through the day. Since it is described as being gritty and unappealing, I truly don’t think people would choose to drink this over the foods they like to eat during the day. In my ‘Favorite Food Essay” I consider my favorite food to be something that I enjoy eating and brings back good memories. I stated in my essay that chicken parmesan is “a meaningful home-cooked meal full of so many memories I get to relive every time I get to eat it.” This meal is very important to me and allows me to travel back in time to share it with loved ones who aren’t present. For people from some cultures, where food is life, many meals have great significance. Personally, I don’t think many people will be able to choose to live off of Soylent rather than sharing meals with the people they care about.

Regarding bigger difficulties, this product might undoubtedly assist populations that need to survive in their surroundings but cannot afford to buy groceries every week. In the Widdicombe article, Walter Willett explains why he doesn’t think Soylent should be the main source of one’s nutrition. He argues that while it may be effective for survival, it will not ensure optimal function, and no one is aware of all the components of an optimally balanced diet. As for Rhinehart’s response he stated that “How many humans in history were even getting broccoli and tomatoes?” His response was accurate, but it still raises the question of whether this product is indeed helpful in preserving an optimal quality of life or whether it should only be used in emergency situations. The article by Widdicombe raises the question of whether individuals are inherently attached to their diet and way of life and so averse to trying this product even after realizing you could subsist on it. Everyone’s days revolve around food, which we enjoy alone, with friends, and with family. However, is this approach something we learned and our benchmark for what we can appreciate? Personally, I prefer to consume my favorite foods over consuming Soylent at each meal for days on end. In my essay I stated that “When I was younger this meal was very appealing to me because I was incredibly picky and would only eat chicken for meat. When I was discussing this meal with my mom, she said I loved it so much because it tasted good.” My family and I always have memorable and wonderful meals together. Coming home from college and getting to eat at a home-cooked meal with my family makes everything better. Although, I would try Soylent as a college student if I could not get lunch or breakfast that day. Otherwise, I would much rather choose to eat lunch and dinner with family and friends than drinking it. Personally, it is all about the socialization and experience, it makes eating delicious food so much more enjoyable.

Work Cited:

Widdicombe, Lizzie. “The End of Food.” The New Yorker.

1000+ word draft

             Would you prefer to consume liquid food than actual meals? Lizzie Widdicombe describes a liquid that can take the place of regular meals in her article “The End of Food.” The maker of this beverage, Rob Rhinehart, an entrepreneur who mostly subsists on it, gave it the name Soylent. The drink has created a stir over the opportunity to address larger issues in the real world. Although there is an underlying discussion about whether this drink would be favored as real food is still preferred by most individuals. The new beverage Rhinehart is promoting raises questions about possible answers to global problems as well as if it is genuinely preferable to live this way.

Rhinehart created a concoction of all the vitamins and elements needed for survival, which he eventually named Soylent. Soylent became Rhinehart’s main source of nutrition, and he found that it helped him save a lot of time and money. According to him, “we’ll see a separation between our meals for utility and function, and our meals for experience and socialization.” This goal of Soylent at this point is to provide people with the opportunity to utilize this product to save them time during their busy days and provide nutrients needed. Although the part discussing division between meals for experience rather than utility point is very interesting. Food is undoubtedly a social activity that is shared with others and with culture and that has an impact on our lives. In the minds of many individuals, what tastes better and is more fun to consume rather than acquiring the nutrients is more important. This beverage is unquestionably the finest choice when it comes to surviving, and it is ideal for individuals who are busy and require the nutrients to get through the day. Since it is described as gritty and unappealing, I truly don’t think people would choose to drink this over the foods they like to enjoy. In my “Favorite Food Essay” I consider my favorite food to be something that I enjoy eating and brings back good memories. I stated in my essay that chicken parmesan is “a meaningful home-cooked meal full of so many memories I get to relive every time I get to eat it.” This meal is very important to me and allows me to travel back in time to share it with loved ones who aren’t present. For people from some cultures, where food is life, many meals have great significance. Personally, I don’t think many people will be able to choose to live off of Soylent rather than sharing meals with the people they care about.

Regarding bigger difficulties, this product might undoubtedly assist populations that need to survive in their surroundings but cannot afford to buy groceries every week. In the Widdicombe article, Walter Willett explains why he doesn’t think Soylent should be the main source of one’s nutrition. He argues that while it may be effective for survival, it will not ensure optimal function, and no one is aware of all the components of an optimally balanced diet. As for Rhinehart’s response he stated that “How many humans in history were even getting broccoli and tomatoes?” His response was accurate, but it still raises the question of whether this product is indeed helpful in preserving an optimal quality of life or whether it should only be used in emergency situations. The article by Widdicombe raises the question of whether individuals are inherently attached to their diet and way of life and so averse to trying this product even after realizing you could subsist on it. Everyone’s days revolve around food, which we enjoy alone, with friends, and with family. However, is this approach something we learned and our benchmark for what we can appreciate? Personally, I prefer to consume my favorite foods over consuming Soylent at each meal for days on end. In my essay I stated that “When I was younger this meal was very appealing to me because I was incredibly picky and would only eat chicken for meat. When I was discussing this meal with my mom, she said I loved it so much because it tasted good.” My family and I always have memorable and wonderful meals together. Coming home from college and getting to eat at a home-cooked meal with my family makes everything better. Although, I would try Soylent as a college student if I could not get lunch or breakfast that day. But otherwise I would much rather choose to eat lunch and dinner with family and friends than drinking it. When it comes to emergency situations and for those who cannot afford to have such experiences with food, Soylent is the best option. Although Willet stated that there are questions of quality of life being preserved with use of this product, it still could be a better option for those who are in desperate need. For those who can enjoy delicious meals, there is a different stance for why we would choose to have a gritty drink over an actual meal. I genuinely think for those who do not have that option, they should be given the opportunity to have this in place so they can continue surviving.

Without a question, Soylent is a fantastic invention and a successful dietary supplement. For those who depend on it to survive, it has the potential to be much more. Except, it makes no sense for Rhinehart to want to make this drink the universal alternative for all foods. I feel that this supplement should be made available to individuals who depend on Soylent for survival. Regarding others, I don’t think anyone would choose to drink instead of enjoying a proper dinner with their family. Food is so much more than just a necessity for survival; it is a memory you may share with loved ones. Our lives unquestionably revolve around food, as Widdicombe’s article discusses. We utilize food not only as fuel for our bodies but also as a means of social interaction. Food has a significant role in the lives and interactions of persons from different cultural backgrounds. Even though this is our standard eating practices, I don’t think anyone would want to trade that benchmark for a liquid meal. It is a fantastic alternative, in my opinion, for those who want nutrition during their hectic days at work or school. For individuals who require this supplement for survival as well. However, I don’t think anyone would pick this liquid meal over one they enjoy every single day.

Work Cited:

Widdicombe, Lizzie. “The End of Food.” The New Yorker.

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