For healthy diet, water based foods are essential. The easiest is to make a soup. The soup can be made with various ingredients. However, to be able to go back to the source, either lentils or beans have the most profound effect on the health. There is large amount of protein which helps muscles to form, in a natural way. The best weight gain has to be at a modular speed. Not too fast, or it affects the body. Lentil Soup: The smallest the grain, the easiest and fastest it is to cook. Large grains need to be kept in water overnight. Lentils can be found in any local store, especially Mexican or Indian. The beans are cheap. For $150, you can store enough to eat for a whole year. The large amount of money we pay on meat, not only affects our body, but also our pockets. Eating simple is best, and once you learn the recipes, you can easily make money by selling it, especially in farmers markets. Recipe: Add a cup of lentils in a pot. Add the right amount of water. If you prefer dry lentil, add less water. However, it's highly recommended to add lots of water, to make a soup. It's important to have 2 gallons of water in the body per day. Whether drinking lots of water in between meals, or make soups with huge quantity of water. Add spices and salt. I prefer lots of pepper, as it generates heat in the body. After eating spicy food, the body needs to cool down, hence it consumes lots of air. The body itself then produces it's own set of water, for cooling mechanism. The circulation of water in the body hence generates fresh blood for circulation, the best mechanism of revitalization. Bring the lentils to a boil. Add noodles and vegetables as needed. Noodles are a good source of grains, for example rice, wheat, garbanzo and beans. Add vegetables as needed, especially tomatoes and cilantro which are great for flavor. Move away from onions and garlic, which are medicinal vegetables and should be seldom used. Onions and garlic produce excess amount of medicinal heat in the body. They put the body in a disproportional state. Wait till the lentils are cooked to desired levels. Taste the flavor before serving. Add spices and salt as needed. Your lentil soup is ready! "The food should always be cooked by you, or by someone with higher consciousness." - Zen Master