POWER BANANA WALNUT PANCAKES

Egg whites (use 3 per serving)

1/2c. uncooked oatmeal

1 pinch of nutmeg

1 pinch of cinnamon

1/4c. crushed raw walnuts

2T. powdered sugar

2T. Grade A Molasses

Mix in blender until you have a not too thin, not too thick batter.

Spray a pan with no fat cooking spray and pour the batter in the pan in the shape of pancakes. Add sliced bananas or blueberries or fruit of choice. Grill lightly on both sides.

At serving, top with a light dusting of powdered sugar or grade A Molasses.

Stacee’s update as of Feb. 2-

18 lbs gone and counting!  Rock your better Stacee!  Congrats!!

I am amazed at my progress!  I have lost 13lbs!!! UNBELIEVABLE!

Mediterranean  Marrinade

1c. fresh orange juice

21/2T balsamic vinegar

2T fresh lemon juice

2t grated orange rind

2tfresh rosemary

1t brown sugar

1/2t cumin

4 minced garlic cloves

1/4c or less olive oil (try to use as little as possible!)

Use this marinade on any white fish and chicken!! Let items sit in marinade for at least a few hours before cooking.

U watched chef Rich and I make this on our U stream, here it is for you to try!

Ingredients;

11/2 TBS. Fresh Garlic (minced)
1/1/2 TBS. Fresh Ginger (minced)
2 TBS Curry Powder
2 tps. Coriander
1 tps. Cumin
11/2 LBS Medium Shrimp (cleaned & deviened)
1TBS Nutmeg
1 Red Bell Pepper Julienne (thin strips)
2c Sugar Snaps Peas
1c Low Fat Coconut Milk
2 TBS Lemon Juice
1tsp. Lemon Zest
1/4c Cilantro
No Fat Cooking Spray

Method
1. In a medium sauce pan on medium high heat sauté garlic and ginger 1-2 min
2. Add curry, corriander, & cumin and toast for 1-2min.
3. Place shrimp in the pan adding nutmeg while tossing shrimp until well covered 2min.
4. Stir in bell peppers and sugar snap peas
5. Pour in Coconut Milk and let simmer 15min
6. Fold in Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice& Cilantro.
Enjoy!

Garlic & Ginger

Ingredients:

No Fat Cooking Spray
2 TBS Fresh Ginger ( minced)
2 TBS Fresh Garlic ( minced)
11/2c Brown Rice
4c Low Salt & Low Fat Chicken Broth

Method:
1. Spray a medium sauce pan and heat to medium high heat and sauté ginger and garlic.
2. Add rice and toss until all grains are coated with ginger and garlic
3. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil
4. Turn the heat down and top while simmering for about 20min.
5. Fluff and enjoy.

Hummus is a great vegetarian snack, but we love to use it as a topper for chicken, crackers, pita chips, and you can eat it alone. A great no sodium snack for when you want salt! Yummy!!

“My blood pressure has improved, I have my physical on Jan 17 and will talk to my dr about my meds and if adjustments are needed. Eventually I want to come off of meds completely!” -Alice

Alice’s update as of Jan 31-By the way my blood pressure is 130/74 (BIG improvement).  And my dr says that I should be able to come off of the meds this year.  I do monitor my pressure myself so I can know when it starts to dip too low.

In THE AJ ZONE we keep a spiritual tool box-the place where we keep our healthy spirit tools to fix our lives? I’m adding a few new tools to my box to kick off this new me in this new year…

I have used “His Princess” for years for myself and clients and NOW-Sherri gives us THIS??? BOOOM!

Lime Grilled Cilantro Tofu

• 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
• 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Slice the tofu lengthwise into 4 thick slabs or cut into cubes and thread on skewers. Place tofu pieces or skewers on a plate.
2. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Brush the tofu with the marinade. Cover the plate with plastic wrap, and marinate tofu in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Grill the tofu until almost blackened in spots, brushing occasionally with the marinade, about 10 to 15 minutes.

How deep is your commitment to your better? Is there room to intensify your commitment? Try today-to live 1 level higher! Commit!xo