LR FIGUACTIVE Juicy Tomato Soup – a warm lunch when you are tired of sweet shakes

Do you crave something warm and savoury at lunchtime?

Shakes are quick, but on a grey January day a cold drink is not what most of us want for lunch. And if you have a savoury palate, a run of vanilla and strawberry can make a diet feel like hard work.

The Juicy Tomato Soup gives you a hot bowl instead. It tastes of tomato and basil, with oregano, onion and a little pepper, and you only need a kettle to make it. That makes it practical for the office, where a meal deal or a jacket potato from the canteen is usually the alternative.

How do you know what you are getting?

Can a soup help you lose weight?

• To lose weight: Substituting two of the main daily meals of an energy-restricted diet with such meal replacements contributes to weight loss. To get this effect, you replace two main meals every day.
• To keep the weight off afterwards: Substituting one of the main daily meals of an energy-restricted diet with such meal replacements contributes to the maintenance of weight after weight loss. To get this effect, you replace one main meal every day.

Nobody can promise you a set number of pounds, but a portion with a known calorie count takes the guesswork out of one or two meals a day. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle remain the foundation.

What makes it taste like a proper tomato soup?

The main ingredients of the powder are tomato powder (35%), pea protein (30%), inulin (3.5%), chickpea protein concentrate (1%), faba bean protein isolate (1%) and psyllium husk powder (1%). The values below are per portion, made as LR directs with 61 g of powder and 350 ml of hot water.

Nutrient	Per portion, made with 350 ml hot water (% NRV*)
Energy	917 kJ / 218 kcal
Fat	3.8 g
of which saturates	1.0 g
of which monounsaturates	1.2 g
of which polyunsaturates	1.7 g
Carbohydrate	22 g
of which sugars	9.2 g
Fibre	7.9 g
Protein	20 g
Salt	1.9 g
Vitamin A	293 µg (37%)
Vitamin D	1.8 µg (37%)
Vitamin E	6.6 mg (55%)
Vitamin K	37 µg (49%)
Vitamin C	45 mg (56%)
Thiamin (vitamin B1)	0.58 mg (53%)
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)	0.67 mg (48%)
Niacin	7.7 mg (48%)
Vitamin B6	0.85 mg (61%)
Folic acid	115 µg (57%)
Vitamin B12	0.92 µg (37%)
Biotin	18 µg (36%)
Pantothenic acid	2.9 mg (49%)
Potassium	1096 mg (55%)
Calcium	321 mg (40%)
Phosphorus	315 mg (45%)
Magnesium	149 mg (40%)
Iron	6.2 mg (44%)
Zinc	4.0 mg (40%)
Copper	0.43 mg (43%)
Manganese	0.85 mg (43%)
Selenium	21 µg (38%)
Iodine	57.5 µg (38%)
Sodium	757 mg
Linoleic acid	1.6 g

*NRV: nutrient reference value for adults.

How do you make it at home or at work?

Whisk 7 level tablespoons (61 g) of powder into 350 ml of hot water, in a bowl or mug larger than 350 ml. Let it thicken briefly, stir again and eat it straight away instead of breakfast, lunch or dinner. Once opened, use the tin within 3 months.

Pack	Your goal	Lasts	Price	Per day, roughly
1 tin (488 g, about 8 portions)	Losing weight: you replace 2 main meals a day	about 4 days	£39.49	£9.87
1 tin (488 g, about 8 portions)	Keeping weight off: you replace 1 main meal a day	about 8 days	£39.49	£4.94

Which soup will you look forward to?

All four soups are made with hot water and replace a meal in the same way. They differ in flavour and spice:

Product	Choose it if…	Per portion	Price
Juicy Tomato Soup	you want a warm, savoury meal with tomato and basil	218 kcal, 20 g protein	£39.49
Spicy Curry Soup	plain diet food bores you and you like some heat	218 kcal, 19 g protein	£39.49
Yummy Veggie Soup	you want something mild and creamy with broccoli, potato and leek	214 kcal, 19 g protein	£39.49
Sweet Potato Soup	you like a creamy soup with pumpkin and a little pepper	225 kcal, 20.4 g protein	£39.49

Is there anything to watch out for?

• Your other meals matter: it only works within an energy-restricted diet, and other foods are a necessary part of that diet.
• Drink plenty: you need 2 to 3 litres of calorie-free fluid a day, ideally mineral water or unsweetened tea.
• Follow the directions exactly, or the portion will not match the nutrition values.
• Inulin: the label carries this advice from LR: this product contains inulin. Because inulin stimulates bowel function and the gut flora, a higher intake can cause digestive discomfort such as wind or diarrhoea. People with a sensitive digestive tract, for example with irritable bowel syndrome, should talk to their doctor before eating it.
• Salt: a portion contains 1.9 g of salt, which is worth knowing if you watch your salt intake.
• Allergens: the label lists soy. Check it for the full allergen information.

What do people ask about it?

Do I need a pan to make the soup?

No. LR’s directions are simply to whisk the powder into 350 ml of hot water. Use a bowl or mug that holds more than 350 ml, because the soup thickens.

Why does the label show more sugar than the shakes?

The tomato soup contains 9.2 g of sugar per portion. According to LR, this comes from natural ingredients such as tomatoes, and no sugar is added.

Can I have soup for breakfast?

You can, as LR says it replaces breakfast, lunch or dinner. Most people prefer it for lunch or dinner, though.

Can I buy Figuactive in the shops in the UK?

No, it is not sold in supermarkets or high-street chemists. The button on this page takes you to the product in the official LR shop for the UK, where you can order as a guest. LR handles delivery and returns.