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would like to think that all great ideas are borne out of a boardroom. Lush leather chairs line a long mahogany table, each filled by the best and brightest the company has to offer…

Then I think back to how we came up with the idea to begin our fourth magazine, Health, Beauty & Fitness.

I remember it like it was yesterday. It was a bitter cold day in late January, and I was sitting at the same seat I’ve sat in for twenty-some odd years at our kitchen table—in my pajamas, of course. My mother sat at one end, and my father at the other. Approximately six feet separated them. This wasn’t exactly the long, plush boardroom I always imagined.

I had just finished devouring something that none of us would consider nutritious. New Jersey is known for its Taylor ham, egg, and cheese, so really I was just familiarizing myself with the local fare.

That is what magazine publishers should do. At least that is what I told myself magazine publishers should do.

Needless to say, with cheese and ketchup dripping down my chin, one of the three “execs” in our “boardroom” asked me, “Brandon, why are you eating that again?”

Of course, this remark soon sparked a debate about health. The conversation wasn’t so much focused around the obvious of what I shouldn’t eat, because once again, everyone knows that this particular breakfast sandwich isn’t good for you. Instead, we began talking about what I should eat.

Naturally, the word avocado was passed around several times (page 62). Still, none of us really had any clue as to what specific fruits and vegetables were best to consume. The proverbial light bulb then f lickered on above my parents’ heads simultaneously.

It seemed to make sense. The pages in our other magazines are devoted to finding the best ways for you to enjoy life in Bergen County. Now, we wanted to create a platform that would allow you to enjoy that Bergen County life until your great-grandkids had great-grandkids—and Health, Beauty & Fitness was born.

We welcome you to scroll through these pages. Within them, you will find a well-rounded basis for all things health and wellness. It’s not just about getting up every day, but about being the best, and feeling the best every day. Want a rockin’ beach bod this summer? We can help. Just want to feel cleaner and healthier this summer? We can help with that too.

Consider this new magazine a resource for living the life you always dreamed of living. We won’t hold your hand and drag you to the gym, but we will show you some little things that you can do to improve the quality of your life.

Summer is finally here, and I’m happy to say these three “execs” have taken the “boardroom” to the backyard deck. My oatmeal makes me feel just as good as Jersey’s finest breakfast sandwich.

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Children with autism and special needs require proper attention. Laura Gray’s method might be the start of something huge

Pheel the Burn

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The Infinity Approach

Nancy Laracy Rabbits and the road to recovery

10 The Flow Difference A unique path to health

14 Want Your Job to Stop Ruining Your Life?

Three tips to end the madness

18 Ask Audra

Audra Bursae explains the dangers of canola oil and emotional eating, and offers up some great recipes

26 Astoria Surgical Supplies The gateway to health, healing, and fashion

28 Relationship Matters Avoidance is unhealthy. Two professionals explain why

36 Optimize Your Health with Feng Shui

Feeling lethargic or unbalanced?

This ancient practice can help

38 Healthy Bites

Nectar Café, BuddhaBerry and Veggie Heaven demonstrate how healthy food can taste great

Style Guide

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The Superfoods of Summer Five things to put on this season’s menu

From the Runway to Bergen County This summer, Eric Alt and Samantha Gunn are taking the latest trends to New Jersey

42 Bikini Season and the Middle-Aged Woman

The weather is certainly warming up, but you might not be thrilled about dropping winter’s camouflaging layers. Dr. Carmella Sebastian is here to help!

50 Meditation Matters

Can this practice really be the answer to many of today’s health concerns?

62 Shape Up

Two tips for a healthier you

64 K. Deer Haute Yoga Wear Colorful designs for the yogi’s soul

66 A Splash Course in Swim Safety

Drowning prevention and water safety tips

68 Seven Tech Tools for

Pet Health and Fitness

These digital resources will help your pet stay safe and sound

70 Menopause

92 Recipes

Succulent salmon, and delicious salads for al fresco dining

72 Look Better in No Time Alternative treatments to postpone cosmetic plastic surgery

74 Back to Business

Returning to the work force after raising children can be a stressful situation for many women. Can U Work Tomorrow makes the transition easier

76 Game Changers in Orthodontics

New paths to the perfect smile

80 Making Their Wellness Your Business

Healthier people have fewer absences and work with more energy, engagement, and focus. Is it really your place to tell people to eat more salads and to go to the gym after work? Yes, it is

84 Healthy Reading

Check out these great lifestyle titles

88 Strength Training

Feel the steel and experience the benefits

No need to dread. No need to suffer

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. All material provided in this publication is provided for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition before undertaking any diet, exercise, other health program, or other procedure set out in this publication.

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Stop Wasting Time at Work

More hours at the office do not always mean more production. Think about a typical day in the office. You arrive, fire up your computer, and answer emails. Then maybe you wander down the hall to the kitchen and leisurely pour yourself a cup of coffee. You run into your buddies and discuss last night’s football game. You wander back to your office, start a task, and are then interrupted by a member of your team. On it goes. By the time 7 p.m. rolls around, you might have had only five or six productive hours. Ever wonder if there’s a better way?

We live in a society where the number of hours we spend at work can be a barometer for our self-worth. We think spending 12 hours in the office means we’re important and valuable. This reasoning is dangerous and illogical. It is not a crime to do things efficiently. If you can get the same results in eight hours as opposed to ten so you can spend two more hours with your family, do it!

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Harness the Power of Power Breaks

Being tethered to your email 24/7 isn’t a good idea. One recent study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign examined the effect of uninterrupted work on our ability to focus.

The researchers asked two groups of students to complete a 40-minute task that required concentration. One group simply completed the task. The other group was asked to stop the task and memorize a set of numbers at three points while they completed it.

The results were striking. Even though the second group spent less time on the task, they performed better. Viewing the numbers served as a “power break,” something that let them briefly turn their attention from the task to something else.

Power breaks from work help us perform better. It’s certainly not easy to take a three-week vacation and lock your phone in the hotel safe, but at a minimum, carve out evenings and weekends to escape your “technology tether.” If you can’t unplug every evening, then aim for three evenings per week. If you have to work on a Saturday, don’t work on Sunday. Find what works for you.

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Get Moving

There is a tremendous amount of evidence that shows how exercise reduces stress. In particular, highintensity workouts have proven effective in reducing anxiety. A recent study by Professor Russell Clayton and his colleagues found that people who exercised regularly had less conflict between work and home. Why? They argue that exercise can be a powerful way to “psychologically detach from work.”

You might have forgotten about that New Year’s resolution to exercise more, but it might be the right time to revisit it. Not only will you look better in your jeans, but you will also have a more balanced life!

To get more done in less time, use the One Less Thing Principle. For every work activity, ask yourself: Can this activity be focused so less time is spent completing it?

Can this activity be delegated to another person or group?

Can this activity be stopped?

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Canola Oil

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You eat more when you’re feeling stressed, upset, bored, or tired.

You eat when you’re not hungry or when you’re full.

You eat to calm and soothe yourself when you’re sad, mad, or anxious, or to help you feel better.

You reward yourself with food.

You regularly eat until you’ve stuffed yourself.

You feel like food is a friend, or on the flip side, you view food as your enemy.

You often feel as if you have no willpower and a lack of control around food and food choices.

Please note that emotional eating can also be triggered by positive feelings, such as rewarding yourself for achieving a goal or celebrating a holiday or happy event.

Common Causes

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What Are Some

Healthy Recipes?

Breakfast Vanilla Pear Protein Shake Ingredients 1 serving vanilla whey protein concentrate. Make sure it is NOT an isolate! You can also use a vegan vanilla protein powder of your choice 1 bosc pear 1 to 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk or other non-dairy milk or water. Add more liquid if necessary

Lunch

Moroccan Spiced Quinoa with Roasted Chickpeas, Cauliflower, and Broccoli (Makes 4 Servings)

Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa

1 handful organic baby spinach or kale

2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and divided

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, preferably sprouted flax

1 head broccoli or cauliflower (or a mix of both), chopped into small pieces

¼ to ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons melted virgin coconut oil, or organic nut butter of choice.

Run the jar of coconut oil under hot water to melt it if it’s solid

1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas or 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry

A handful of ice

½ teaspoon sea salt, or 1 tablespoon low sodium, wheat-free tamari

Directions

½ cup red onion, finely diced

Blend and enjoy!

Fresh black pepper 2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons coriander ¾ teaspoon cumin ¼ to ½ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon paprika 18

teaspoon cinnamon

Directions Cook the quinoa according to package directions.

Preheat the oven to 400°.

Toss the broccoli or cauliflower and chickpeas with 1 ½ tablespoons melted coconut oil, ½ teaspoon of sea salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.

Spread out the mixture evenly onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Bake the mix for 20-25 minutes, until the broccoli or cauliflower is lightly charred and chickpeas are crispy.

Heat the remaining coconut oil in a pan.

Add in the onion and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until it is soft and translucent.

Add in the garlic and spices, and cook for an additional minute.

Add in the cooked quinoa and toss the mix until the quinoa is coated with the spices. You may need to add a bit of water or more oil to prevent sticking.

Gently stir in the roasted vegetables and enjoy!

Dinner

Miso Glazed Salmon Ingredients 4 pieces of 4 to 5 ounce cuts of wild salmon 2 tablespoons of mellow white miso paste. This can be found in the refrigerator section at Whole Foods, or at any health food store 2 tablespoons Mirin. This Japanese rice wine is usually found in the Asian cooking aisle 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger

Directions Mix marinade ingredients together in a small bowl (miso, mirin, tamari, and ginger).

Line a baking sheet with foil and place the salmon on the sheet, skin side down.

Generously baste the salmon with the marinade. The longer it marinates, the richer the flavors.

Position oven rack to the top third setting and turn the broiler on.

Place baking sheet in oven. The salmon should be about 4 inches or so from the actual broiler. Broil for about 6 to 8 minutes, depending upon the thickness of the fish.

Gently remove the salmon from its skin with a spatula, and serve with your favorite vegetables and a small sweet potato.

Dessert

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Cookies Ingredients 1 1 3 cup certified gluten-free rolled oats, ground into flour.

You can purchase gluten-free oat flour but you can easily grind the amount needed in a coffee grinder 1 ½ tablespoons coconut palm sugar ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons virgin/unrefined/raw coconut oil, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 to 5 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or other nondairy milk of choice. Avoid the ingredient carrageenan, a common ingredient in many non-dairy milks that has been linked to digestive disorders and cancer

Cinnamon Sugar Mix: 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions Preheat the oven to 380°.

Mix the dry ingredients together.

Combine the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract and add into the dry.

Add milk only as needed, one tablespoon at a time. The batter should be moist, but not sticky.

Let the dough sit for a few minutes to allow the oats to absorb some of the moisture.

Make the cinnamon sugar mixture by combining the coconut sugar and cinnamon together on a plate.

Pinch off pieces of dough and form each piece into a ball.

Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mix until lightly coated on all sides.

Press down on each ball to form a cookie shape.

Place all of the coated cookies onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Bake for 10 minutes.

Let cool for five minutes on the baking sheet.

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Relationship Matters

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Avoiding Sexuality Can Be Dangerous to Your Health

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Relationship Matters

Avoidance

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ummer is almost here! If you’re looking for a healthy way to cut down on the snack cravings, eating half an avocado might do the trick.

According to a recent study by Loma Linda University that was published in Nutrition Journal, eating half an avocado at lunch can make you feel full for a longer period of time. The study examined 26 healthy overweight adults, ages 25 to 65, each with a body mass index greater than 25, but less than 35. Results showed that adding avocado at lunch caused a 23 percent increase in satisfaction and a 28 percent decrease in desire to eat over a five-hour period as compared with the avocado-free control lunch meal. Over a threehour period, adding avocado to a lunch meal yielded a 26 percent increase in satisfaction and a 40 percent decrease in the desire to eat.

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& Water Safety Tips Create a verbal cue for your toddler or child that must be given by you before he or she can enter the pool.

Never allow your baby/toddler in the pool without a swim diaper.

Create a process the child must go through before entering a pool such as putting on a swim diaper, a swimsuit and applying sunscreen.

Never use flotation devices or water wings when swimming or when teaching kids to swim.

Children should learn to swim without goggles. Teach your children to open their eyes under water. If they fall in, they can find the side of the pool or a step and get out safely.

For very young children, practice having them put their entire face under water in the bathtub and blow bubbles to build their comfort with water.

Create a water safety plan for your family and have water emergency drills with your kids covering how to recognize the signs of someone struggling in water and what to do in this type of emergency.

Make sure your guests and kids’ friends know your pool rules before they go outside and get in the pool.

Start swim lessons at 6 months of age and continue them year-round at a U.S. Swim School Association member location.

Always make sure your children wear life jackets on boats, personal watercraft, and in open bodies of water.

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These digital resources will help your pet stay safe and sound

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et owners have more information and resources available to them than ever before. You may have sought out some of these tools already, but when it comes to the fitness, nutrition, and overall safety of pets, owners should utilize all of these resources that promote a healthy and positive pet lifestyle.

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Internet Calculators

Body mass index can be a reliable indicator of your dog’s body fat levels. Checking BMI information with online calculators is a simple way to check your pet’s health. Other useful calculators include The Feline Calorie Calculator, which can be found at petsci.co.uk. This calculator determines how many calories your cat needs to help manage or avoid an obese condition. The Dog and Cat Stress Calculator, also available at petsci.co.uk, helps owners who are concerned Fido or Felix might be too stressed out. Head to petmd.com for a Chocolate Toxicity Meter that will let you know how much theobromine and caffeine your dog has consumed and the symptoms that may follow.

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Online Quizzes

Do a quick search for obesity quizzes, and try out a few to help you determine if your pet is suffering from a weight problem. There is an online quiz from Dr. Oz that lets you determine your pet’s health in just a few clicks. One interesting quiz helps you determine if your puppy has separation anxiety, which can put many behavior and pet care concerns into perspective. There are also quizzes available for small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs.

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E-Books

There are a myriad of handy, quickly accessible, and more transportable ebooks that provide useful information on a number of topics. Simply download a title to your Amazon Kindle or other device, and you’ll have so much information available to you.

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Videos

The Internet is rife with helpful videos about everything from the benefits of pet health insurance, to what you need to know about intestinal parasites. Pet safety videos about topics such as product testing and safety are useful as well.

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All pet owners who need veterinary advice for everyday emergencies should download The American Red Cross Pet First Aid app to their devices. Another app I recommend is PetMD Symptom Checker, which provides owners with answers to hundreds of questions relating to dog and cat health. The Dogs Nutrition Calculator – Puppies and Dog Training Food Health Guide puts helpful calculator tools and nourishment information at your fingertips.

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Specialized Search Engines

More specialized search engines can greatly expedite and streamline a search process, which can be crucial if your pet is experiencing a medical situation. PetMD has a great search engine. Owners choose dog or cat, select symptoms, and then click on many available articles that may apply.

Gadgets and Gear

Advanced camera technology allows owners to remotely monitor their pets from any computer or device.

Head to pettracker.com to find handy pet tracking systems that will enable you to monitor your animal’s activity at all times.

Technology has also led to changes in pet feeding systems.

Owners can buy a wireless tag which attaches to a cat’s collar that regulates the food intake of one or more cats. This app ensures the pet is eating the correct amount, and also keeps multiple cats away from each other’s food. New water fountain and filtration systems provide pets with fresh, clean water that is free of chlorine and sediment.

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hile there are many healthy foods out there, some of them are, well, super. These foods are loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients that help prolong life by aiding in the prevention of chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes. Eating these superfoods can also help shrink your waistline.

Dark Yogurt You know the drill: calcium helps build strong bones and prevents osteoporosis. So put that knowledge to use and start filling your grocery cart with yogurt. Here’s an added bonus: some studies even show that calcium helps with weight loss! If you’re between the ages of 19 and 50, the Department of Agriculture recommends 1,000 milligrams of calcium per day. If you’re 51 or older, that level increases to 1,200 milligrams daily. Top with fresh-picked berries and enjoy a refreshing summer treat!

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Chocolate That’s right, I’m encouraging you to eat dark chocolate! New research has shown that it is packed with antioxidants and can lower blood pressure. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of 60 percent or higher. The darker, the better. In addition, the darker the chocolate is, the lower the fat and sugar content.

Now that’s our kind of health food!

Tea Black tea and green tea have the same overall antioxidant power, but green tea also includes EGCG, an especially powerful antioxidant. A recent Japanese study showed that men who regularly drink green tea had lower cholesterol than men who didn’t. Researchers in Spain and the United Kingdom have also shown that EGCG can inhibit the growth of cancer cells. For a double health whammy, replace sugary sodas with tea.

Blueberries Heck, you might even want to grow your own! Just plant them in the spring and harvest in late July or August. Packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, blueberries are also high in potassium and vitamin C, making them a top choice for doctors and nutritionists. Not only can they lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, they are also anti-inflammatory. The darker the berry, the more antioxidants it has. Frozen blueberries are just as good as fresh, so add them to yogurt parfaits, cereal, smoothies, and salads. I recommend a ½ cup serving daily.

Quinoa Say it with me: keen-wah. Quinoa is full of fiber, and as you might already know, a diet high in fiber will help you maintain healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. As an added bonus, because fiber helps you feel full longer, it’s also a great tool in weight management. Since quinoa has more protein than brown rice, start using it as a healthy substitute.

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Fundamentals for a Successful Workplace Wellness Program

Designate a Wellness Champion

Your “wellness champion” should be someone visible and well known throughout the organization who is willing to assist in implementing new wellness programs. Be sure to choose a person who has the authority to make decisions for the program, and who can obtain the necessary funding to turn ideas into reality.

Form a Wellness Committee

Your wellness champion can’t be everywhere all the time, so find others who share the same vision who are also willing to carry the wellness torch. They will be empowered, and their excitement will be infectious.

Know Your Population

Healthcare and its associated costs differ dramatically from industry to industry and from organization to organization. Before you get the wellness ball rolling, you need to know what you’re up against.

Are your employees mostly sedentary? Are there a lot of smokers?

Does your company provide a gym where the majority of employees exercise on a daily basis? All of these things will affect your healthcare costs.

ment, and beyond that, most will cover the cost of having a health fair with biometrics. If your insurer isn’t willing to help with a health fair, or if you are a small employer, health risk assessments are available free of charge online—and you can collate the information yourself. Welcoa.org is another great resource. The Wellness Council of America provides all kinds of great freebies.

Give Your Facilities a Health Makeover

For instance, if you have stairs, make sure they are safe and brightly lit. Place signs by the elevators encouraging your employees to use the stairs rather than the elevators. If you provide food on-site, ask the cafeteria to load up on fruits and vegetables and avoid heavily processed foods. The same goes for the vending machines. Ask the vendor to pack them full of pretzels and nuts rather than cookies and chips. If you make the healthy items cheaper, they will be purchased. If your company is situated on a large enough plot of land, think about starting a walking program.

Be Sure to Incentivize

It’s important to start your workplace wellness program gently and to reward employees for participating. As employees get used to the program, which can take a couple of years, you can move to outcomes as a barometer of success. In the meantime, incentivize early and often! Incentives don’t have to break the bank. You can get employees to participate in a walking program for as little as the cost of a pedometer and a water bottle. A t-shirt can also be a great motivator. Nothing beats a plum parking space for a month to get someone thinking about good health habits!

Celebrate Your Successes

Assess Your Company’s Culture

I suggest doing a cultural assessment before you begin any wellness program. This will tell you what your employees really think about how health-friendly your organization is. Find out what health topics and initiatives interest your employees. Ask what your employees would like to do, and how interested they are in improving their health. Make the survey anonymous, and you’ll get their honest answers.

Your employees need to know about setbacks and challenges, and they definitely need to celebrate successes! Whenever your organization reaches a goal, make a big deal about the achievement in order to maintain and increase morale. Take every opportunity to share participation numbers, statistics on progress, or best of all, human-interest stories. When a company I worked for went smokefree, we let everyone in the organization know when someone successfully quit smoking (with the individual’s agreement, of course).

Go for the Low-Hanging Fruit

Evaluate Your Outcomes and Plan

As you begin to look at the data, a picture of your company’s wellness challenges will start to form. Your biggest problems will stand out. For instance, maybe 25 percent of your employees smoke, or there’s a high rate of diabetes in your workforce. These numbers might actually be the easiest to move, so focus on the issues they represent first.

Don’t be Afraid to Ask for Freebies

Paying for a wellness program can be costly, but not if you know where to go for discounted services and freebies. First, make sure that you are getting all the help you possibly can from your health insurance carrier. It is in their best interest to keep your employees healthy and you happy, and that means low claim costs. At the very least, your insurer should be able to provide a health risk assess82

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When organizations start workplace wellness programs, a common complaint from employees is that the programs are only another “flavor of the month,” and that they will be short-lived. That being the case, you need to show that good health is part of the fabric of your organization—not a passing fad. Nothing does this more effectively than scheduling a yearly review of your program’s results and proactively planning for the coming year.

About Dr. Carmella Sebastian:

Dr. Carmella Sebastian is a nationally known wellness educator with a special interest in women at mid-life and women’s wellness. She recently published her first book, Sex and Spaghetti Sauce: My Italian Mother’s Recipe for Getting Healthy and Getting Busy in Your 50s and Beyond. Visit her online at www.drcarm.com.

Healthy Reading

Check Out these Great Lifestyle Titles!

Pretty Powerful,

VB6: Eat Vegan Before 6:00,

Renowned makeup artist Bobbi Brown shares her wealth of knowledge and provides useful makeup tips on how to achieve a fabulous look from start to finish. Not only is Brown’s book helpful if you want to look even prettier, it is inspirational as well. Her message resonates for women of all ages: “All women are pretty powerful without makeup and can be pretty powerful with even just a touch of makeup.”

Finally an approachable diet book! A New York Times columnist, Bittman’s “flexitarian” diet provides big results in a healthy, feasible way. Basically, it’s all in the title: eat vegan before 6—or before you eat dinner—and then afterward, eat in moderation without depriving yourself. It’s a healthy way to sustain your cravings without sacrificing the foods you love.

Stage Makeup,

UltraMetabolism,

Corson’s book is intended for stage professionals, but it’s still a great reference to keep handy. This “makeup bible” teaches principles and techniques that are applicable to every woman who wears makeup. If you flip through it just a little bit, you’ll be sure to find something new.

Dr. Hyman puts sound medical advice, and a guide for healthy living into words we can comprehend. A simple read, his book addresses disease states and solutions through nutrition. For those of you struggling to find a healthy way to lose weight, Dr. Hyman’s book is worth your time.

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The squat is the key to a successful strength training program. A correctly performed squat strengthens your back, abs, legs, and hip musculature, and improves your balance and coordination.

The overhead press is the best exercise for strengthening your shoulders. In addition to your shoulders and arms, a correctly performed press works your back, abs, legs, and hip musculature.

The deadlift is one of the most useful and effective strength exercises, as it trains nearly every muscle of your body while also greatly improving bone density.

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From the Runway to

Bergen County

This summer, Eric Alt and Samantha Gunn are taking the latest trends to New Jersey

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elebrities and fashion icons showed off braids, painted hair, and pastel hair coloring everywhere from the Met Ball to the Oscars this year. Now, the latest trends are being transported to our own backyard.

Braids are loose and deconstructed—a perfectly sexy summer look. You can perfect this look at home if you’re the DIY type. Simply braid your hair, run your hand up the braid in the opposite direction to loosen the braid, and then tuck the ends under. This look is free-form, so don’t try to make it look perfect. Summer is about simplicity, and when the weather heats up, there is no better way to stay cool and trendy.

Hair Painting is H-O-T HOT right now!

The “new modern” when it comes to highlighting hair, this technique has been making a huge splash on the fashion scene. This summer, try adding a few “painted” highlights in your hair instead of using the alternative foiling technique. Take note of the caramel hair painting on brunette hair in this spread.

For those of you who want to have an extra fun fashion moment, try adding pastel highlights to your hair. Pastel highlights can be pale rose, peach, or even jade. If these colors are not for you, try an earthier tone, like an icy cool blonde, caramel or cinnamon.

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Al Fresco Dining Shine with These Three Salads Make

There’s Nothing Better than Enjoying a Delicious Meal while Relaxing with Friends and Family in the Summer Air

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ost of us have that familiar go-to menu that takes little or no planning, but this summer it’s time to try something new. First, move dinner outdoors to enjoy the warmth of the sun or a star-filled summer sky. Then, fire up the grill and showcase summer’s bounty to create this delicious trio of salads for a gathering that truly shines. Each of these tasty and inventive salads will be sure to please even the most discerning of dinner guests, regardless of whether your taste buds lean toward sweet or savory.

Grilled Chipotle Caesar Salad Wedges Paired with Moscato

Serves 4. Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: approximately 30 minutes

Ingredients: 3 cups ½-inch cubes of cornbread 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil ½ cup good quality Caesar salad dressing 1 tablespoon Moscato 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 large head romaine lettuce, cut into 4 wedges ½ cup diced tomato ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions:

Tips: Purée the whole can of chipotle peppers. Freeze in ice cube trays for future recipes.

Try cooking romaine on a very smoky grill for a little extra flavor.

No grill? No worries. This salad is great without the grilling step.

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Preheat oven to 375°.

Place cornbread cubes on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil; toss lightly to coat.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once or twice.

Stir together Caesar dressing, Moscato, lime juice and chipotle peppers in small bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Preheat grill to high, adding wood chips if desired.

Brush small amount of dressing mixture on cut sides of romaine.

Place romaine, cut side down on grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly charred.

Place on 4 salad plates and drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with tomato, cheese, cilantro and cornbread croutons.

Mango Caprese Salad Paired with Riesling Serves 8 to 10. Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients: 3 large, ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and sliced 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Snipped fresh basil leaves Crusty toasted baguette slices

Directions: Place mango slices on platter, alternating with mozzarella slices. Drizzle with lemon juice and oil, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with basil and serve with baguette slices.

Steak Salad Paired with Pinot Noir

Serves 4. Prep time: 20 minutes. Cook time: 10 minutes

Dressing: ½ cup rinsed and drained canned white beans (from 15-ounce can, save remaining beans for salad) ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steak Salad: 8 ounces mixed baby greens 1 8-ounce grilling steak, seasoned with salt and pepper or Pinot Noir

Marinade: ½ cup quartered and thinly sliced red onion ½ cup shaved fresh fennel 1 cup baked croutons ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Directions: Place all dressing ingredients in blender or food processor; purée until smooth. Chill until ready to serve. Grill steak for about 5 minutes on each side; let cool slightly. Place greens, steak, onion and fennel in large bowl and toss with half the dressing. Arrange on 4 salad plates and top with croutons, cheese and remaining white beans; drizzle with remaining dressing.

For Pinot Noir Marinade, combine ½ cup Pinot Noir, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper and 2 cloves minced garlic in re-sealable plastic bag.

Bright Ideas for

Al Fresco Entertaining

David Mirassou, wine expert and sixthgeneration of America’s oldest winemaking family, offers up these tips for outdoor eating Pressed for time? Chill wine and other drinks in 10 minutes when you layer ice and salt in a bucket, and then fill with cold water.

Want guests to keep track of their glasses? Dip the bottom stem of wine glasses in chalkboard paint. Once dry, guests can write their names in chalk or paint pens on their glasses.

Looking for conversation starters? Use a chalkboard paper table runner to suggest food and wine pairings, and invite guests to comment on them.

Not sure which varietal goes with what food? Use this rule of thumb: Pair lighter foods with lighter wines, and heartier foods with heartier wines.

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Succulent Salmon Summer is the Perfect Time to Try Out Healthy Recipes. Take a Break from the Hot Dogs and Hamburgers, and Whip Up These Tasty Fish Dishes

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ou’ve probably heard that eating seafood rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids can help protect against heart disease while delivering other important nutrients. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends eating seafood twice a week for such benefits. Salmon is one fish long-heralded for its nutritional value, and Alaska canned salmon offers a convenient way to add more deliciously nourishing seafood to your diet.

Whether your tastes lean toward a traditional croquette drizzled with a light dill sauce, or a refreshing take on a pesto pasta salad, canned salmon is easy to prepare and surprisingly versatile.

Canned and pouched salmon is shelf-stable, so you can always have some on hand for a quick, tasty meal or flavorful snack. At the grocery store, simply look for “Alaska” on the lid or label to ensure a top-quality, wholly natural product with nothing added but a pinch of salt for flavor.

Alaska Salmon Pesto Pasta Salad Serves 8 to 10. Prep time: 25 minutes

Ingredients: 8 ounces dry, small shell pasta 2 to 3 teaspoons garlic, finely minced ½ cup prepared basil pesto ½ cup light Italian salad dressing 1 zucchini, cut in ½ inch half-moon slices 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small red onion, thinly sliced ¾ cup frozen peas, defrosted 1 can (14.75 ounces) traditional pack Alaska salmon or 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 ounces each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. Let cool slightly then toss with garlic, pesto and dressing. Set aside.

Cook zucchini in covered microwavable container on high for 2 minutes or until just tender and bright green.

Toss blanched zucchini, tomatoes, onion and peas into pasta and stir to combine. Gently fold in drained salmon; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

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Alaska Salmon and Chipotle Wrap Serves 4. Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 1 teaspoon chopped garlic ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 can (14.75 ounces) traditional pack Alaska salmon or 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 ounces each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked 3 tablespoons light cream cheese or light sour cream 1 teaspoon adobo sauce 4 whole wheat tortillas (8-inch) 4 large lettuce or cabbage leaves, shredded

Directions: In bowl, mix lime juice, chiles, cilantro, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Gently stir in salmon until blended.

In small bowl, blend cream cheese and adobo sauce. Spread ¼ mixture over each tortilla to within 1 inch of edge. Spread 2 3 cup salmon mixture over cream cheese. Top with ¼ of lettuce and roll up burrito-style. Repeat for remaining tortillas.

For appetizers, cut each wrap into thirds (makes 12 appetizer servings).

As a meal, cut each wrap in half (makes 4 entree servings).

Serve immediately.

Alaska Salmon Salad Sandwiches Serves 4. Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients: 1 can (14.75 ounces) traditional pack Alaska salmon or 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 ounces each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked 1 3 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon capers, drained, chopped if large (optional) 1 3 cup finely diced celery 1 3 cup finely diced onion ¼ cup dill or sweet pickle relish, drained 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or ½ to 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 8 slices whole-grain bread 24 thin slices cucumber 4 leaves green or red leaf lettuce Dash Tabasco sauce or pinch of black pepper

Directions: In medium bowl, combine salad ingredients. Add salmon and stir to combine well.

Divide salad among 4 slices of bread. Top each with 6 slices of cucumber and a leaf of lettuce. Top with remaining slices of bread and cut in half, crosswise.

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Alaska Salmon Cakes with Yogurt Dill Sauce Serves 4. Prep time: 21 minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

1 egg ¼ cup small-curd nonfat cottage cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning ¼ cup sliced green onions 1 can (14.75 ounces) traditional pack Alaska salmon or 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 ounces each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked 3 tablespoons garlic-and-herb bread crumbs Vegetable oil Yogurt Dill Sauce

In medium bowl, whisk egg lightly. Add cottage cheese, dill, lemon pepper and green onions; mix well. Mix in drained salmon, then sprinkle in bread crumbs and mix well. Shape mixture into 4 patties, ½ to ¾ inch thick and 3 inches in diameter.

Heat nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brush skillet with oil. Fry salmon cakes for about 2 ½ to 3 minutes per side.

Cakes should be crisp and golden on the outside and still moist on the inside.

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For Yogurt Dill Sauce: Mix yogurt and garlic, and add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in dill and cucumber. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Serve with Yogurt Dill Sauce.

For appetizers, cut each wrap into thirds (makes 12 appetizer servings).

As a meal, cut each wrap in half (makes 4 entree servings).

Serve immediately.

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