Throw in Gattaca, The Matrix, and Her and you’re presented with a fairly certain conclusion that the technology is making things worse, not better. Alas, technocrats keep grinding away at products that aim to increase your quality of life by a few percentage points by cutting out friction and inconvenience. And with liquid full-meal replacement products, they even solved the problem of cooking and chewing food! Be sure to check out our related guides, like the Best Greens Powders, Best Protein Powders, Best Energy Drinks, and Best Mushroom Coffee. Updated November 2025: We've added SlimFast Vanilla Cream, True Nutrition's build-your-own powder, and Garden of Life Raw Organic Meal, and updated prices and links throughout.