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This way of thinking informs our discussions in politics as well. Asking "Is it good?" or "Is it healthy?" means little if you do not first answer "Compared to what?" So I suggest we ask is "Is it better?" And I believe it is more useful to compare to what actually exists than to an idealized vision of what could be. If you are concerned about cardiovascular health, Soylent may well represent eating better for many people. The significant negative mentioned is the 350 grams of sodium. This does not look so bad compared to 908 mg in a Big Mac, 875 mg in ramen, 280 mg in a Caesar salad, or 2 grams in a Chipotle burrito.