I have been trying to find ways to reduce food costs significantly, while maintaining optimal diet and minimal prep time. I settled on using a combination of both Soylent and Huel with a variety of other ingredients, and making four large shakes. I then make a whole food dinner every night to get extra calories in, while getting a belly full of real food. What are the possible negative side effects of this diet? I know some people talk about phytonutrients, but I cannot find any sources on recommended amounts or actual value for the dozens of phytonutrients. I try and keep up by including some veggies in the final meal.

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Is 3400 calories enough to get a real bulk going? I am currently 5'10 195lbs, and I lift twice per day and ride my bike to commute to work.

In the AM, I either bench, squat, or deadlift for 16 sets. 5 warmup sets, 3 heavy single sets, 4 work sets of 3 reps, and then 4 descending burnout sets doing AMRAP.

In the evening, I do OHP and dips on bench days, clean high pull and BB curls on squat days, and pendlay rows with pull ups on deadlift days.

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4 Shakes comprised of...

Soylent

Huel

Bananas

Chia Seeds

Oats

Peanut Butter

Skim Milk

Cinnamon

Cocoa Powder

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1 Large Meal comprised of...

Chicken Thigh

Broccoli

Brown Rice

Black Beans

Red and Yellow Pepper

Jalapeno

Carrot (shredded)

Eggs

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This meal plan gets me 3400 calories, with 25% protein, 37% fat, and 38% carbs, with 58 grams of fiber and a 4:1 omega 6:3 ratio.

Analysis of the micro-nutrients shows me having 100% or greater of A, C, E, K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, B6, Folate, B12, Choline, P-Acid, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, and Selenium. The protein amino acid profile is also balanced.