TATJANA SMOLIC

As unbelievable as it may sound in today’s environment when obesity is becoming a norm and we witness ever growing reduced quality of life, because of the obesity,  there are people out there  who are struggling to keep their weight on.

So what is the best diet for those wanting to keep their weight on?

The brief answer is:

The best diet for keeping weight on is the diet which includes foods and drinks high in energy.

While I am saying this, the junk food and fizz are not even remotely entering my mind.

And the reason for this is because people with small appetites need lots of energy and nutrients from their foods.

Where does energy come from?

Foods like potato, steak and peanuts, provide us with energy. In those foods energy is hiding in carbohydrates, proteins and fats. When those foods are eaten whole, and not heavily processed they deliver many other goodness to our body.

Those good bits from whole foods are fibers,  vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids fatty acids and phyto-che...

This soup is very easy to make as it has only few ingredients. And it doesn't lack in nutrients or taste. This soup contains protein, carbohydrate and fibre packaged in a nice warm meal. It takes no longer than 30 minutes to make and satisfies vegan, gluten free and diabetes friendly categories. And if you add some olive oil, you can name it your Mediterranean fast food.

Ingredients

2 medium brown onions, chopped

2 cloves minced garlic

2Tb olive oil or oil spray

2x 400g can Roma tomatoes, chopped

2 cups water

2 vegetable stock cubes (reduced salt)

1 tbs Worcestershire sauce (optional)

2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped

2 x 400g can of beans (any preferred variety), rinsed, drained

Instructions

Coat a large pan with cooking spray, or add 2Tb of oil, heat and cook the onion and garlic, stirring, until onion is soft.

Stir in tomatoes, keep stirring and cook until tomato softens. Stir in the combined water, stock and sauce. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Blend the tomato mixture u...