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This Feels Like Home The area’s vibrant 55-and-over communities offer beautiful living spaces and lots to do

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f you’re approaching your mid-50s and are looking to move into a new home, you may want to consider one of the vibrant 55-plus communities in and around Mercer County.

These communities can offer beautiful homes and amenities such as pools, health centers, and a clubhouse. They also organize activities such as dances, game nights, and wine-and-cheese parties, all of which provide opportunities for socializing. Plus, once you move into one of these communities, chances are you lawn-mowing days are over as that chore is usually covered by maintenance fees.

Although they are exclusive to those of a certain age (and most do not allow residents under 18 years of age) they offer modern

design while allowing the ability to downsize.

There are, of course, pros and cons to moving into a 55-andover community such as Village Grande at Bear Creek in West Windsor, Riviera at East Windsor, Four Seasons at Brandon Farms in Pennington or the numerous communities in Hamilton Township that range in number of homes from as few as 52 to well over 500.

“The advantages far outweigh the rules and regulations,” explained Realtor Debbie Lang, a Certified Relocation Specialist and Luxury Collection Specialist for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Continued on Page 7

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Fox & Roach in Princeton the past 30 years. “By the time people reach 55, the restrictions are of great interest and considered a huge advantage to living in an active adult community.”

These homes offer modern designs by developers such as K. Hovananian and Robertson Douglas Group in facilities such as Elements at West Windsor, Enchantment at Hamilton and Ventana at Lawrenceville in Lawrence Township.

“Houses sell very quick,” said Toby Shor, president of the homeowners association of Village Grande at Bear Creek in West Windsor. “Even with the rules and regulations, there’s never an empty house.”

However, buying within one of these activeolder-adult communities does come with requisite restrictions that, for some, could negate the advantages of all of the amenities offered — especially compared to Common rooms, such as this one at Village Grande at Bear Creek offer residents the opportunity to relax and socialize. the freedoms enjoyed in their longtime homes.

Common restrictions include: parking an RV or boat on your 55-and-over residences. property (some allow parking by the clubhouse area with some Although residents occasionally gripe about the rules, there are advance notice), how big your deck or patio can be, and in some rarely any violations to the point where a resident is asked to leave cases, a limit on the number of pets allowed, and only allowing or forced out legally. visiting children to swim within a specific time frame. Many of these regulations are often part of a township’s ordinance regarding

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Overall, many of the residents of these communities enjoy the wide range of activities and camaraderie provided; many stay for decades enjoying their new homes.

“It sounds like a lot of rules if you list them, but it’s easier than living in a private house at a certain age,” Ms. Shor said.

“Living in a community like this, it’s very good for friendship and socialization for older people,” Ms. Shor added. “Especially for those who live alone.”

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The kids are grown and on their own, and now it’s down to just one or two empty nesters having a new lease on life. Not everything needs to be done for the children; it’s time to live for yourself.

Some of that can come in the kitchen, where you can start preparing meals that the younger ones didn’t care for. People in the 55-and-over group also need to start seriously thinking about eating healthy meals, if they aren’t already.

While eating out more often might seem like fun, it’s not always the best option for a good diet or a fixed income, even if you order “healthy” dishes.

“It’s understandable why, after 20-plus years of cooking for a family, someone might be completely over it,” said Rachel Cuomo, founder, owner and registered dietician of Kiwi Nutrition Counseling in Princeton. “The fact is, even if you are ordering ‘healthy’ at restaurants, the fat, sodium, cholesterol and total calories will almost always be significantly more than if you cooked at home.

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go into your meal, and control how much fat, sodium, etc. is used.”

Not only that, but it can be fun. Just think about it — you now have control of the music in the house for the first time in years.

“When I come home I just blast my favorite music,” Ms. Cuomo said. “Just try to figure out a way to make cooking enjoyable. Light your favorite candle, talk to a long-distance friend while you’re cooking. Before you know it, the meal is done.”

Just make sure it’s a meal that’s good for you. If you’re going to just throw a minute steak in a pan of oil or a frozen pizza in the oven, just go out and order what you want. You’re defeating the purpose of Ms. Cuomo’s tips. She does allow one binge night per week as a self-reward, but follow her rules the other six days.

Ms. Cuomo’s profession is not work for her, but a passion. She thrives on helping people lead healthy lives. In discussing the high and low points of a good and bad diet, she sums it up with a quote from Ann Widmore, a holistic health practitioner in the first part of the 20th century.

“It’s one of my favorite quotes,” Ms. Cuomo said. “She said ‘The food you eat can be either the safest, most powerful form of medicine, or it can be the slowest form of poison.’ That sums it up perfectly.”

With that in mind, consider Ms. Cuomo’s dos and don’ts for a diet that will make you feel better and look better.

• Do embrace healthy fats, especially omega 3, for brain health.

Salmon, sardines and anchovies provide excellent sources of fish oil, while walnuts, pumpkin seeds, olives and avocados make tasty, healthy toppings.

“Omega three fats have been shown to help ward off Alzheimer’s disease and are very helpful in reducing inflammation in the body,” Ms. Cuomo said. “People don’t realize there are different fats.

Unhealthy fats like cream, butter, too much cheese are bad for your heart and you’ll gain weight. Then there are healthy fats that are very beneficial to the body. And another cool thing about that kind of fat is that it keeps you feeling fuller for longer. If you have a meal with some avocados and olives, you won’t get hungry so fast.”

• Do try eating foods rich in calcium, which are not necessarily dairy-based, to supply bone strength. This is especially important for women. These foods include greens such as broccoli, bok choy, most dark, bitter greens, almonds, sesame seeds, sardines and dried figs. Women over 51 should consume 1200 mg of calcium daily and Men 1,000 mg.

• For men, do eat higher amounts of cooked tomatoes, which some studies show will lower the risk of prostate cancer.

• Do try and lower your intake of animal proteins and increase your intake of plant products.

“This is always beneficial,” Ms. Cuomo said. “Try going vegetarian, if just for a few meals a week, or at least swap the beef for fish. And everyone should be watching their sugar intake.”

• Do remain hydrated.

Then there are the “don’ts”, which are always tougher but very necessary.

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• Don’t use added sugars. Always read food labels and compare the sugar content.

• Don’t sweeten your coffee. “Just a little thing like that is a good way to cut back,” Ms. Cuomo said.

• Don’t over-indulge in sugary beverages or alcohol.

• Don’t use refined carbs. Replace them with whole grain carbs and keep the portions in check, with no more than one-quarter of your plate consisting of them.

Now that you have all this information, what are you going to do with it? Ms. Cuomo can help with that as well, as she provides five easy-to-make, healthy recipes.

“Soups and chilies are great at this time of year,” she said. “You can make a large pot in 30 minutes and have it for meals throughout the week. These are great for couples or if you live alone.”

She suggests keeping plenty of canned beans on hand along with chopped tomatoes, organic vegetables or chicken broth. Build from there by adding what suits your fancy — chopped seasonal vegetables, whole grains (barley, wild ice) and a lean protein if desired.

Another quickie for morning or evening is breakfast for dinner.

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jared tapenades, olives and pestos. It helps to cook with vegetable or chicken broth to add flavor, along with crushed nuts, citrus and zest and flavor infused oils and vinegars.

“Play around with textures,” she added. “Try zucchini noodles in place of pasta if you haven’t done so already or cauliflower rice in place of white rice in stir fries.”

The good news is such items can be purchased at pretty much all the major super markets these days.

“Whole Foods Market has just about everything you need,” Ms. Cuomo said. “But many other stores are catching up. If you are making an authentic ethnic dish you may need to visit your local Asian market, or what have you.”

She also suggested the website ThriveMarket.com, which provides home delivery of healthy groceries. Another options is cooking meals through companies such as Blue Apron and Plated, which deliver fresh ingredients with recipe cards to your home.

“These can make cooking easier and exciting again,” Ms. Cuomo said.

So what are you waiting for? Get in that kitchen, light some candles, blast some classic rock and start cooking!

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“Just top the mushroom with your favorite pizza toppings and bake in the oven, and you’re done,” Ms. Cuomo said. And by your favorite toppings, she does not mean pepperoni and sausage, but skim cheese, olives or any of the other above mentioned goodies that are on the “do” list.

Ms. Cuomo calls pan oven dishes “fantastic.” Just throw sliced vegetables tossed with olive oil, such as peppers, onions, shaved brussel sprouts, cauliflower, or butternut squash into a baking pan and top with fish, chicken or tofu. Season the entire dish with favorite herbs and spices, and then heat in the oven at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Last but not least is Ms. Cuomo’s “go-to” meal, which is a stir fry bowl. Sauté some garlic and green onions in oil, then throw in healthy vegetables such as chopped kale, baby spinach, sliced peppers, mushrooms or anything else that tastes good. Splash on some low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, then add it all to a base of cooked brown rice.

Ms. Cuomo added that, “For extra protein I suggest a few For more information on Kiwi Nutrition Counseling, go to www. scrambled eggs on top, or some leftover shrimp or chicken.”

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Ms. Cuomo recommends herbs and spices, salsa, bruschetta,

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