HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY ALL YOUIR RESOLUTINS COME TRUE. Dance the night away and get on shape.  Don’t forget the Hoodia Gordonii Plus.

Dress up Salads.
Start with lettuce or try spinach, romaine, arugula, and chicory or napa cabbage.  You may try a combination of several.  The darker the leaf the better.
Next…The more colorful your vegetables the better.  Cherry tomatoes, red or yellow peppers are great as well as carrots.  Try beets, avocado, sapsagos and legumes.  Have fun and don’t be afraid to try different tasts.

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 Low cal ginger tofu

GINGER TOFU RECIPE

Tender Ginger Tofu from Women’s Health

A delicious, low-cal dinnerPrep: 10 min Cook: 8-10 min

Women in Okinawa boast the longest lifespan in all of Japan. A study of Okinawan centenarians attributes their lasting health to low calorie intake. “Okinawans mainly eat tofu and sea vegetables,” Andoh says–staples that are naturally low in calories. In this recipe, tofu soaks up the flavors of mirin, chili-garlic sauce, and natural inflammation-reducer fresh ginger, which soothes nausea and helps beat arthritis and ovarian cancer.

2 c fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 3/4 c water
1/4 c mirin
2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp fresh minced ginger root
1 tsp chili-garlic sauce (like Sriracha)
1 14 oz package water-packed firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
1 1/2 c shredded carrots
6 oz snow peas, trimmed and cut in half diagonally
1/4 c chopped fresh chives

1. In a large saucepan, combine broth, water, mirin, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic sauce and bring to a boil.

2. Stir in tofu, carrot, and snow peas and return mixture to a boil.

3. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

4. Stir in chives and serve.

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 202 cal, 9 g fat (1.3 g sat), 648 mg sodium, 14 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 19 g protein

Mirin
Also known as sweet sake, mirin is a low-alcohol rice wine and the key ingredient in teriyaki sauce. You can substitute brown sugar, but it won’t give you the same authentic Japanese flavor.

Tofu tips & tricks

Made of solidified soymilk, tofu adds low-fat, low-calorie protein to any dish. Although easier to prepare than meat, it requires some special handling:

Shop Soft, or silken, tofu is great for smoothies, sauces, and desserts. For just about everything else, buy firm or extra-firm: both will retain their shape when pushed around a pan. (Also try silken-firm, which has a consistency between the two.)

Store When tofu is fresh, the water it’s packed in is clear and the tofu should smell slightly sweet. Refrigerate unused tofu in a covered container filled with water, and change the water every day. Tofu kept this way can last a week.

Prep Drain tofu completely and use a sharp knife–a dull blade will mash it into a pulp. Before marinating, press out excess liquid by placing thick, even slices on a cutting board, covering with a tea towel, then topping the towel with a heavy book.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.  Good will and Peace on Earth.

This is a wonderful recipe from Women’s health.  Hope you like it.

QUESADILLAS AND CORN SALAD

Black Bean Quesadillas

This super-easy and decadently cheesy Mexican meal cooks up quicker than a drive-thru trip to Taco Hell

And unlike the take-out version, this dinner will help you slim down south of the border–one serving of these black bean quesadillas has nine grams of belly-fat-fighting fiber.Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes

4 fajita size flour tortillas
1 tsp jarred chopped garlic
1 c low-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 can (15 oz) no-salt-added or low-sodium black beans
1 can (15 oz) low-sodium diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 Tbsp ground cumin

1. Preheat broiler. Lightly coat cookie sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook black beans, tomatoes, cumin, and garlic until liquid dissolves, stirring occasionally.
3. Place folded tortillas on cookie sheet. Unfold and fill half of each with 1/4 of the bean mixture, topped with 1/4 of the cheese. Fold over other side of tortilla.
4. Place cookie sheet under broiler and heat for 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully so tortillas don’t burn. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve with corn salad.

Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 330 calories, 8 g fat (4 g sat­urated), 540 mg sodium, 42 g carbs, 9 g fiber, 21 g protein

Goes great with Southwestern Corn Salad
Prep time: 5 minutes

1 bag (14 oz) frozen Southwestern vegetable mix without seasoning* (corn, bell peppers, beans) + 1 can (10 oz) Mexican-style tomatoes with lime juice + 2 Tbsp ground cumin + 1 avocado, pitted and diced (optional)

1. Empty bag of vegetable mix into bowl and defrost in microwave for 11/2 to 2 minutes. Drain water.
2. Add tomatoes (including liquid), cumin, and avocado to vegetable mix. (If using seasoned vegetable mix, eliminate cumin.)
3. Toss together; refrigerate until serving.

Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 109 calories, 1 g fat (0 saturated), 417 mg sodium, 20 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 7 g protein

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No equipment workout means just that.  Just look around and find books, water bottles ot whatever you can to add a little weight.  Not much at first just a little more every frw days.  Books work good or water bottles, with water of coarse.  If you can’t think of any exercises just walk with the little added weight.  Soon you will come up with other exercises.  Maybe lunges or faster walking.  Don’t forget the Hoodia Gordonii Plus.

Serves:  4       Prep: 10min|Cook: 48min |Total: 2hr 58min
Ingredients:             

Eggplant:

1 eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds)

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon water

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Bruschetta:

3 pitas, cut into wedges

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

Directions

1. To make the eggplant: In a large pot of boiling water, cook the eggplant whole for 30 minutes. Carefully remove from the boiling water and set aside. When the eggplant has cooled, remove the stem and peel, then coarsely chop. Set aside.

2. Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, cook the onion for 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste, vinegar,and water and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquids have evaporated. Add the eggplant, lemon juice, salt, red-pepper flakes, and garam masala and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes longer to allow the eggplant to cook through. Transfer to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

3. To make the bruschetta: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pitas on a baking sheet, coat lightly with cooking spray, and sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake the pitas for 5 minutes, turn them, and bake for 3 minutes longer, or until golden brown. Serve immediately with the eggplant dip.

Recipe Notes

To make garam masala, place 2 tablespoons each cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom seeds, and black peppercorns; 1 cinnamon stick (3″) broken into pieces; and 1 teaspoon whole cloves in a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the spices until they give off a sweet, smoky aroma. Cool completely. Transfer the mixture in batches to a spice mill and grind to a powder. Stir in 1 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon saffron. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Makes about 1/2 cup.

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