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Six local area scouts earn Eagle awards by Karen Lake Susan Hiltbrand had tears in her eyes as she pinned recognition pins on her two youngest sons, Grant and Rushton Hiltrand, when they were recognized as Eagle Scouts. The rank of Eagle is the ultimate honor one can receive as a boy scout and must be earned before the scout turns 18 years old. The court of honor was held in Rancho Santa Margarita at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) building near Altisima Park. Six local scouts were honored including the Hiltbrand brothers, Jordan Procuniar, Riley Rubalcava, Tyler Schoessow, and Connor Traut. The most well known part of earning the rank of Eagle is the Eagle project. The service project is to be at least 100 man-hours and is designed and orchestrated by the scout himself. Two scouts, Tyler Schoessow, Foothill Ranch resident, and Rushton Hiltbrand, Portola Hills resident, joined together to paint and install a picket fence at Boys Town to bring it up to county code. Grant Hiltbrand and Riley Rubalcava focused on helping schools. Grant repainted the Unites States Map at Portola Hills Elementary and Riley worked hundreds of hours in special education classes at Cielo Vista Elementary. Portola Hills, Jordan Procu-
niar, collected canned food for South County Outreach and Ladera Ranch, Connor Traut, founded the Teen Leadership Council in Ladera Ranch. The court of honor began with the scouts and congregation singing “My Country Tis of Thee”. Then the customary formation of the eagle’s nest, which basically means that all past Eagle Scouts in the audience are invited to come and sit on the stage during the ceremony. The eagle’s nest included college students, CPAs, lawyers and business owners. Even LDS Stake Presidency Counselor, James Carter, joked about the nest’s diversity of the dress ranging from sweats to jeans to boy scout uniforms to business suits. After the tribute by Ryan Webber, Portola Hills resident and Boy Scout leader, Steve Rubalcava, retired marine and father to Riley, gave a presentation talking about the importance of honor. Each of the young men recognized then shared what they had each learned in becoming an Eagle. Riley, son of Steve Rubalcava, said, “I learned that no matter how hopeless a task can be; I can do it!” Connor Traut, a boy scout since second grade, made a similar comment when he said, “You can work through anything. All the skills you learn as a boy scout can be used in real life.”
LDS Stake Presidency First Counselor, James Carter, leads the new Eagles in the Scout Oath. “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country….”
Connor Traut, Grant Hiltbrand, Jordan Procuniar, Tyler Schoessow, Rushton Hiltbrand and Riley Rubalcava stand for the “Eagle Moment” when they were officially presented as Eagle Scouts.
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MADELINE ZUCKERMAN MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC. ADDS SEVERAL NEW CLIENTS TO ITS AGENCY ROSTER Agency President and Owner, Madeline Zuckerman, has announced the addition of several new Clients to her Marketing Communications firm’s Client Roster: CENTER CLUB, the premier members-only private business and social Club in Orange County, located in the award winning Center Tower adjacent to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, has selected the Zuckerman Agency to handle its Public Relations, Special Events, and Marketing Program for its $ 3.1 million “Reinvention” Program. The full service Agency will develop the Marketing Strategy for this first major renovation of this Landmark in its 26 year history, as it repositions itself for today’s Private Club Members With More Style, Technology, and Networking Opportunities. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE DESERT, a 30 year old non-sectarian non-profit organization with offices in Palm Springs and Palm Desert, California, selected the Zuckerman Agency to provide a Public Relations, Marketing and Special Events strategy for the organization. Jewish Family Service of the Desert provides a diverse array of critical counseling and social service needs to those in need within the Palm Springs community, regardless of Religion, Age, Income, Ethnicity, and Lifestyle. PALM SPRINGS OPERA GUILD OF THE DESERT selected the Zuckerman Agency to handle Public Relations and Marketing for its Gala Fundraiser, honoring Philanthropist Gary Hall of Wells Fargo Private Bank. The Agency will be responsible for developing pre-event and post-event stories in print and broadcast media. “My Agency experienced a strong 2012, due to the scope of our diverse experience in the Marketing, Public Relations, and Special Events arena,” stated Agency President and Owner, Madeline Zuckerman. “As we look to improving economic conditions across the country, my firm is positioned to realize stronger profits in 2013, as the overall industry continues to strengthen,” Zuckerman continued. Madeline Zuckerman Marketing & Public Relations, Inc., has been in business in Southern California since 1978, and presently maintains offices in both Newport Beach and Rancho Mirage, California. Agency Principal, Madeline Zuckerman, can be reached in her Newport Beach office at 949/644-4777 or in her Palm Springs office at 760-328-2880. The Agency’s website is: www.zuckermanmarketing.net
5 Fitness Apps that Make Your Smartphone a Coach By Vivian Wagner Many of us carry smartphones wherever we go, including the gym. Luckily, dozens of apps help you burn calories, track your progress, and discover new workout routines. Here are a few of my favorites: Authentic Yoga with Deepak Chopra (iPhone & Android, $1.99) Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a beginner, this is the yoga app for you. It offers p os es for strengt h , b a la n ce , and flexibility, and it includes extra features like videos, music, and philosophical lessons from Deepak Chopra himself. This app will have you doing w a r r i o r, f o r w a r d b e n d , a n d mountain poses in no time. DailyBurn (iPhone & Android, Free) An extension of the popular f i t n e s s s i t e a n d c o m m u n i t y, the DailyBurn app keeps you motivated and burning calories with its unique fitness a n d e x e r c i s e p r o g r a m . Yo u can also get new video workout routines delivered to your app every day, so your fitness Page 4
adventure never gets boring. Get Running (Couch to 5K) (iPhone $2.99) Based on Benjohn Barnes’ popular Couch to 5K program, this app will help get you motivated to start running and to keep at it, even when you think you want to quit. It provides information and inspiration for beginning runners, with a nine-week program designed to get you running for at least 30 minutes at a time. iFitness (Android, $1.99) The iFitness app iFitness offers 300 exercises, 20 routines, video and text instruction, and the ability to log and graph your progress. What’s not to love? Wo m e n ’s H e a l t h Wo r k o u t s (iPhone & Android, $1.99) This is one of my favorite allaround workout apps, with detailed instructions and images for a variety of exercises, targeted to different muscle groups, including the abs, back, biceps, calves, chest, glutes,and more. Want to find out how to do the Plank Shuffle? How about the Nut-
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cracker Curl? This app has you covered. It’s great when you’ve hit the wall and have run out of ideas, since this app will help you to mix things up and stay interested in your fitness routine. It also provides entire workouts, combining a variety of moves, as well as
a log function for you to track what you’ve done, how long you’ve worked out, and how many sessions you’ve had. With all of these apps -- and more -- there’s really no excuse not to work out. So check them out and start your very own fitness adventure.
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By Nancy Shepherd For years it was believed that exercise for fitness had to be very strenuous to have any noticeable benefit. However, it is now recognized that something as simple as walking can be as efficient as more rigorous activities. The key is the type of walking you do. Simply strolling is better than nothing; it at least gets you moving and keeps your joints limber. But if you’re walking to exercise for fitness, you’ll need to step up the pace. Depending on your current health and your fitness goals, you can choose from brisk walking, power walking, and pole walking. Brisk walking can help you lose weight, improve your mood, manage Type 2 diabetes, lower blood pressure, and normalize cholesterol. Done consistently, it is as effective for reducing the risk of heart attack as jogging. As a weight-bearing exercise, it also contributes to strong bones and reduces risk from osteoporosis. All it takes is a good, supportive pair of walking shoes and enough space to work up to a good pace. To gain the benefits of brisk walking, your speed should be fast enough to raise your heart rate, but still allow you to comfortably carry on a conversation. After a five to ten minute warm-up at a slower pace, increase to the brisk pace and maintain it for at least 30 minutes. You’ll get best results from engaging in the activity no fewer than five days a week. The next level of walking for fitness is power walking. At this level you can burn almost as many calories as jogging but without the jarring impact on your joints. In one study, women who incorporated three power
walks per week into their walking routines lost five times as much belly fat than women whose workouts consisted of only brisk walking -even though they burned the same number of calories. To take your workout to the power walking level, do your warm-up walk, then bend your elbows and swing your arms as you stride energetically. Strive for a pace of four miles an hour, an intensity at which conversation is no longer comfortable. Pole walking gives you all the benefits of power walking and then some. Adding poles to your walking routine involves more muscles of the upper body, so you burn more calories and tone your upper body as well as your legs. Additionally, the poles provide stability and relieve some of the load from the hips and knees, which may make it easier for older people to take part. Walking with poles results in a greater aerobic workout without having to walk any faster. Even though using the poles raises the heart rate higher and burns more calories than walking without poles, walkers don’t perceive the exertion as harder. It has also been reported
to relieve neck and shoulder pain. To pole walk correctly, it is best to get some instruction so you’ll get the most from your efforts. You’ll learn the proper length for your poles and the most effective techniques. Generally, walking with poles is like power walking, except that you will push down and back on the poles to propel yourself more powerfully with each stride. There’s no longer any excuse for not working out. Walking to exercise makes improved fitness accessible to nearly everyone. Start where you are and do as much as you can do. As your fitness improves, step up to the next level of walking and you’ll be taking positive steps toward better health.
We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot. -Eleanor Roosevelt
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Kick-start a healthy New Year ELKS LODGE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR A K-9 DOG WITH MARATHON at Community BINGO EVENT Health Fair Jan. 11 Start the New Year off on a healthy path by attending the Mission Viejo Community Health Fair Jan. 11. The fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the Mission Viejo Farmers Market in the Civic Center courtyard at 200 Civic Center. The fair will feature a cornucopia of things to encourage a healthy and fit lifestyle. More than 30 vendors including Mission Hospital, Yoga Works, and Nutri Shop will take part in the interactive health fair that will feature raffle prizes and so much more. UCI cancer researcher Dr. Anand Ganesan will discuss melanoma research, treatment and prevention. A host of free tests will be available to check your cholesterol, body fat, glucose, blood pressure and more. Heartfelt Cardiac Projects will perform ECHO and EKG tests on site (make an appointment at heartfeltcardiacprojects.org). In addition, Ashley Santo Domingo, a contestant in season nine of Bravo’s popular “Top Chef” and Whole Foods Market Laguna Niguel’s executive chef, will demonstrate her culinary skills by whipping up a healthy, delectable meal. The event will feature something for everyone. Kids will enjoy activities at “Diane’s Craft Corner” and a demonstration of the Sierra Recreation Center’s new “Boot Camp” will get folks marching to the beat. The Community Health Fair complements the Mission Viejo Farmers Market, which offers an abundance of healthy produce and fare to the community each Friday. For more information, call 859-4348 x5723.
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A special Charity Marathon Bingo, with all proceeds going to purchase a K-9 police dog for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, is being held on: Sunday, January 6, 2013: Doors open at 8:00 AM; Morning session begins at 9:00 AM; Afternoon session begins at 1:30 PM Location: Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444, 25092 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Phone: (949) 830-3557; http://www.mvelks.com; Over the past thirty years, the Elks Lodge has previously purchased four fully trained K-9 dogs for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Upon purchase, the new K-9 dog will be the fifth one purchased for the County Sheriff’s Department.
Local Dentist Dr. Michael Tessier Suggests Faster and Easier Five Minute Way to Cure Canker Sores and Cold Sores About twenty percent of the population suffers from canker sores, while twenty to thirty percent suffers from cold sores. Both kinds of these common mouth lesions are painful and annoying but there’s no need to wait a week or ten days for this irritating condition to subside. Here in my dental office in Rancho Santa Margarita, I use a laser. It quickly delivers a small, concentrated amount of energy to a very specific, localized area, and, in the course of a five minute office visit, the lesion is significantly reduced in size, essentially scabbed over, and the patient is free of pain. Modern technology at its best! Cold sores are fluid-filled blisters on the lips. Their outbreak is stimulated by trauma, colds, or most commonly, exposure to the sun. People who get them regularly report a tingling sensation in the area before any lesion actually appears. Anti-viral medications taken very soon after onset dramatically shorten the length of time of the outbreak and its severity. The amino acid, Lysine, is said to be useful in fighting cold sores. The culprit herpes simplex virus is easily transmittable. Canker sores, also called mouth ulcers or apthous ulcers, are not contagious. They occur as shallow ulcers inside of the mouth. Because they are not caused by a virus, canker sores cannot be treated with anti-viral medications. Canker sores are a reaction to certain “triggers” that initiate their formation. Foods like chocolate, nuts, beer, in some cases orange juice, and wheat products may be the instigator. Of course, injury to the inside of the mouth caused by eating hard candy, crusty French bread, corn chips, or hurried tooth brushing can also be the perpetrators. Warm salt water rinses are the old fashioned treatment of these lesions. Rinsing this way increases circulation and thereby removes toxins from the inflamed tissues. Ibuprofen, an over-the-counter, non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory, is slow but effective. But most people with busy lives find it faster, easier and more comfortable to come into my dental office and enjoy the immediate relief a laser treatment provides. The laser is fast, affordable and, as I mentioned above in the course of a five minute office visit, the lesion is significantly reduced in size, essentially scabbed over, and you continue your daily routine free of pain. Please don’t hesitate to call my office if mouth lesions are a problem. Dr. Michael Tessier’s office is located at 28562 Oso at the intersection of Oso and Antonio Parkways (near the car wash) Most major credit cards and dental plans cheerfully accepted. Telephone (949) 459-7212
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Legendary Vocalist Jeffrey Osborne to Guest On “Breakfast with Gary & Kelly” Saddleback College radio station KSBR 88.5FM and the City of Mission Viejo are proud to announce that “Breakfast with Gary and Kelly” will kick off their third season on Saturday, January 12th and their special guest will be legendary vocalist Jeffrey Osborne. The Saturday morning radio show will broadcast LIVE starting at 9:00 am from the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo. A studio audience will be welcomed in for the 10:00 am to 12:00 pm show; doors will open at 9:30 am with the final hour being videotaped for later broadcast. The program airs on the City of Mission Viejo’s MVTV Channel 30 every Tuesday through Sunday evenings at 8:30 and also airs on Saddleback College’s SCTV Channel 39 each Friday and Sunday morning at 11:00 am throughout the Cox Communication cable system in south Orange County. The audience will be admitted for free but seating is limited. Reservations can be made online at www.ksbr.org Jeffrey Osborne’s remarkable solo career has produced 5 gold and 5 platinum records, including his inter-
national hit “On The Wings Of Love”. Other hits include “Don’t You Get So Mad,” “Stay With Me Tonight,” and “Love Power,” which he performed with Dionne Warwick. Jeffrey recorded an album of duets with James Ingram and has written or worked with a veritable who’s who of the music industry. He has just finished work on “A Time For Love” with producer George Duke, an amazing collection of classic tunes such as “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight”, “(They Long To Be) Close To You”, a remarkable version of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” with Chaka Khan and more. Past guests on “Breakfast with Gary & Kelly” have included Debbie Reynolds, Linda Evans, David Benoit, Peter White, Diane Schuur, Brian Culbertson, Euge Groove, Rick Braun, Paul Brown, Warren Hill, Bill Cantos and more. Gary and Kelly have conducted numerous remote broadcasts from locations all over Southern California, including the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach and Catalina Island and they have hosted many celebrity guests. KSBR is a community service of Saddleback College. The program
continues the partnership between Saddleback College and the City of Mission Viejo. For more information on the Radio on TV monthly series and how to become part of the audience for the January 12th show, please tune to 88.5 KSBR or visit their website at www.KSBR.org Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south Orange County community. Having served more than 500,000 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers over 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals. For
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upcoming shows at South Coast Repertory JANUARY 2013 Jan. 25-Feb. 24, 2013 ● Segerstrom Stage CHINGLISH By David Henry Hwang Directed by Leigh Silverman Daniel’s sign-making company is in trouble, but he has a great idea: score a fat contract in China, where signs for Englishspeaking tourists are mangled by hilarious mis-translations. But he forgets the first rule: always bring your own translator because business deals involve much more than wining and dining. And when Daniel falls in love with a beautiful bureaucrat, even feelings take on different meanings. The repartee is fast and funny, and the timing is spot-on in this East-West comedy that embraces both sides of the cultural divide. (A co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre.) Tickets: $20 - $70. See last page for performance times.
ary. It’s about all the things she loves—and hates—and what she plans to do about them. This memorable story from the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Giver is a wonderful portrait of FEBRUARY 2013 childhood and family life, complete with all its ups and downs. Through Feb.24, 2013 ● Tickets: $20- $32. See last Segerstrom Stage page for performance times. CHINGLISH By David Henry Hwang Feb.14-17, 2013 ● Nicholas Directed by Leigh Silverman Studio Daniel’s sign-making company SONGS OF BILITIS is in trouble, but he has a great By Katie Polebaum idea: score a fat contract in Presented by Rogue Artists China, where signs for English- Ensemble speaking tourists are mangled by Playwright: Sean T. Cawelti hilarious mis-translations. But he Studio SCR forgets the first rule: always bring The world’s greatest work of your own translator because counterfeit Greek erotica! At the business deals involve much turn of the 20th-century, Pierre more than wining and dining. And Louys captured the imaginations when Daniel falls in love with a and libidos of the literary world beautiful bureaucrat, even feel- after penning an extensive colings take on different meanings. lection of exquisite and sensuThe repartee is fast and funny, ous poetry by a fabricated Greek and the timing is spot-on in this courtesan named “Bilitis;” it held East-West comedy that embraces a false place in the canon of clasboth sides of the cultural divide. sical Greek erotic literature for (A co-production with Berkeley nearly 10 years. Songs of Bilitis Repertory Theatre.) combines multi-media projecTickets: $20 - $70. See last tions and video with puppetry, page for performance times. movement and mask work, as the Rogues explore how a flamboyFeb.8-24, 2013 ● Julianne ant avant-garde Parisian novelArgyros Stage ist successfully impersonated a ANASTASIA KRUPNIK Sapphic Greek poet in the most Adapted by Meryl Friedman erotically elaborate literary hoax From the book by Lois Lowry the world has ever known. (ConDirected by Casey Stangl tains nudity and adult language.) Ten-year-old Anastasia is opinTime: Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.; Feb. ionated, sassy and funny. Really 15 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. funny. Of course, she also has a and 8 p.m.; and Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. funny name, but she’ll make up Tickets: $15- $30 for it in this offbeat story taken right from the pages of her diPage 8
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Feb. 16, 2013 ● Nicholas Studio SCRAMBLE Studio SCR SCRamble returns with a night boldly blends alternative theatre, comedy, dance, music and interdisciplinary collaborations as some of SoCal’s most interesting artists serve up unforgettable theatrical delights in 10-minute increments. Sample these great works for one great price. Time: 10 p.m. Tickets: $15
CLASSES / WINTER SESSION SCR’s year-round acting program for youth (grades 3-6) and teens (grades 7-12) includes four levels of training with entry levels at all ages for students with no previous experience. After completing the second year, students may audition for the SCR Players, an advanced ensemble group whose training culminates with public performances each spring on one of SCR’s stages. All sessions are held in SCR’s education facilities at the Folino Theatre Center. Feb. 21-24, 2013 ● Nicholas Tuition: $280 per 10-week sesStudio sion; $250, discounted price for TRACK 3 siblings. Presented by Theatre Movement Bazaar Jan. 14–March 6, 2013 Studio SCR ADULT ACTING CLASSES / Theatre Movement Bazaar, WINTER SESSION creators of last year’s Anton’s Students 18 and over choose Uncles, investigates Chekhov’s from a variety of classes develf a m o u s p l a y, T h r e e S i s t e r s . oped to suit individual pace and In, Track 3, the characters are interests. Courses range from stranded, waiting and wanting Improvisation to Fundamentals something outside of themselves of Acting to Actors Workshop for to give them happiness. They are career-minded students, as well on the modern hero’s journey, not as two levels of playwriting. Many to Moscow, as they hoped, but a sessions also include Acting for journey within. Movement, dance, the Camera and Musical Theatre. song and humor derail the play Classes meet weekly 7-10 p.m. from its Victorian origins and set Call (714) 708-5510 for schedule. the itinerary for a 21st-century Tuition: $295 per 8-week sesexistential extravaganza. sion Time: Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.; Feb. For information about educa22 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. tion programs, call (714) 708and 8 p.m.; and Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. 5577 or visit our website at www. Tickets: $15- $25 scr.org. Ticket Services Office: By EDUCATION PROGRAMS – phone at (714) 708-5555, online THEATRE CONSERVATORY at www.scr.org or in person at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Jan. 8–March 16, 2013 KIDS AND TEENS ACTING
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CENTER CLUB’S GRAND RE-OPENING AND CHARITY CLASSIC In celebration of its recently completed renovation, Center Club, a member of the ClubCorp family of clubs, is inviting the general public to its 2012 ClubCorp Charity Classic, ClubCorp’s annual philanthropic open house event on the evening of Thursday, January 31st from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m. This year’s event will also celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Center Club’s ‘Reinvention,’ a multimillion dollar renovation, and pay tribute and honor the visionary founder of the Club, Henry T. Segerstrom. Jerry Mandel’s SWINGING THE STANDARDS JAZZ BAND will be performing that evening, featuring Ron Kobayashi on piano and Debi Raven vocal. One of Orange County’s most popular, the band has headlined numerous summer musical festivals over the past five years, including the Newport Beach Summer Concert Series. As a tenor saxophonist, Jerry Mandel has performed with numerous groups in Southern California at such venues as the Orange County Performing Arts Center, The Laguna Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach Live and The Granada Theater in Santa Barbara. Mandel has also appeared twice with The Lenore Raphael Trio in New York City, and has served as a Member of the National Advisory Board for Jazz at Lincoln Center. Pianist and composer Ron Kobayashi has performed and recorded in a variety of musical settings, including having performed with such well-known artists as Mel Torme, Peter Frampton, Margaret Whiting, Herb Jeffries, Kenny Burrell, Peter White and Paula Kelly, Jr., and The Modernaires. In addition, Ron and his band have shared the stage with David Sanborn, the rock group “Berlin,” Eddie Palmieri, David Benoit, Cirque Du Soleil and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Orange County School of the Arts’ MONTAGE! will also perform, featuring talented student artists in grades 7 – 12 auditioned from the School’s eleven arts conservatory programs. This premier performing group has been praised all over Southern California for its high-energy and professional level performers. MONTAGE! combines the talent of singers, dancers, musicians, actors, and other aspiring young artists in unforgettable performances. Established in 1987, the nationally recognized Orange County School For the Arts currently serves more than 1,850 students. Other featured performers that evening will include: Adam Stern, a Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter whose sound and creative style he calls “Organic
Pop” Pianist Patrick Finn Horve, who composes his own music for concert bands, concert orchestras, jazz bands, and small ensembles Pasion Gitana, Orange County’s premier world music husband and wife duo. Ruben Gonzalez, lead guitar and vocalist, delights audiences with Spanish Guitar and gypsy vocals. Dounia performs her powerful vocals and and rhythms on Latin percussion and rhythm guitar. Musical genres of world music include Rumba-Flamenca, Latin-American fusion, Boleros, Brazilian Bossa Novas, and English soft rock Society Gitane, specializing in Latin Jazz, Gypsy Jazz and the Blues Magician Tom Otters, a Member of the Magic Castle in Hollywood. Tom’s fascination with magic began at the age of ten and since then he has given over 1,000 performances from Hollywood to Las Vegas Singer Mary Jo Carpenter, a Member of the Orange County Women’s Chorus Shirley M. Dole, Tarot Card Fortune Reader Since its formation 8 years ago, ClubCorp’s Charity Classic has raised in excess of $ 7 million. This event will benefit The Orange County Museum Of Art, Muscular Dystrophy Association ALS Division, Augie’s Quest, and Clubcorp’s Employee Partners Care Foundation (E.P.C.F.). “This event, which is open to the public, affords us a great opportunity to showcase the Club to our Orange County community,” said General Manager of Center Club, Shahin Vosough. “We will be unveiling the “Reinvented” next generation Center Club with the new look. We have rebranded and repositioned ourselves for the up and coming generation of business professionals and prominent leaders in our community, who desire a Club of this caliber. The Club’s annual Charity Classic event
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strongly confirms our commitment to Building Relationships and Enriching lives,” Vosough continued. Guests attending the January 31st event will enjoy outstanding food, drinks, and entertainment as they discover the all new Center Club. Located adjacent to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Center Club is Orange County’s premier private business and social club. Providing an excellent environment for entertaining, hosting private events and business meetings, Center Club offers an array of Member programming throughout the year. Center Club’s rich 26 year history of excellence includes unparalleled cuisine, gracious service, and exquisite surroundings. Dallas-based ClubCorp, is the World Leader in Private Clubs. Since its founding in 1957, ClubCorp has operated with the central purpose of Building Relationships and Enriching the Lives of its members. ClubCorp
owns or operates a network of more than 150 golf and country clubs, business clubs, sports clubs, and alumni clubs in 25 states, the District of Columbia, and two foreign countries that serve over 350,000 members, with more than 14,000 peak-season employees. ClubCorp properties include: Firestone Country Club (Akron, Ohio); Mission Hills Country Club (Rancho Mirage, California); Capital Club (Beijing, China); and Metropolitan Club (Chicago, Illinois). To sign up and participate in the ClubCorp Charity Classic, please visit the ClubCorp Charity Classic website at www.clubcorpcharityclassic.com or call The Center Club at 714/662-3414. Incentives for early registration and corporate sponsorships available. -Advanced Tickets (after December 17th) $ 75 per person -Tickets At The Door $ 100 per person
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Wounded Warrior Project Celebrates First Annual Carry Forward Awards The First Annual Wounded Warrior Project “Carry Forward Awards” were held with a sold out crowd that included an all-star lineup of celebrity talent who showed their support and honored the five award recipients. With a gourmet dinner and a LIVE exciting auction, the City National Grove in Anaheim was the place to be for this inaugural event. Starting the evening off was a VIP Purple Carpet entrance and cocktail hour – all eyes were drawn to the lights and cameras flashing as celebrities, honorees and VIP’s entered. Co Hosts for the evening’s program were Samantha Harris and Dean Cain. Samantha is best known for her eight seasons co-hosting “Dancing with the Stars” and corresponding on the number one entertainment news format, “Entertainment Tonight.” She was last seen co-hosting NBC’s “STARS EARN STRIPES.” Also appearing on “STARS EARN STRIPES”, Dean Cain competed on behalf of Wounded Warrior Project. He is best known for his starring role as Superman/Clark Kent on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and is getting ready to star in VH1’s series “BOUNCE”. The Carry Forward Awards honored individuals who have gone above and beyond to further Wounded Warrior Project’s mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. The winners were selected based on a number of criteria including the magnitude of their efforts, how many people were impacted, leadership qualities displayed in accomplishing their goals, the number of areas in which their efforts assisted Wounded Warriors and a public vote. Many were nominated and over 12,000 people voted, and the panel of judges decided on five inspirational individuals who truly are making a difference in the lives of our nation’s wounded. The winners include rock star Rick Allen from the band Def Leppard, a fallen Navy Seal, a young cadet who began fundraising at age 16, a caregiver dad and a Vietnam veteran. All their inspirational stories can be found here www.woundedwarriorproject.org/carry-forward-awards/winners.aspx - please take some time to read them; they will truly touch your heart. There were a few amazing performances for the evening as well. Faircraft/ Universal Republic recording artist Chris Mann, one of the stars of the hit NBC television series, “The Voice,” sang the National Anthem and singer-songwriter John Ondrasik from the band Five For Fighting sang the Grammy-nominated song “Superman” and “Freedom Never Cries”. The evening’s menu started with a white fish Tiradito topped with jalapeno and cilantro; second course was a pan seared marinated beef tenderloin with fresh tomatoes and onions served on an Aji Amarillo cauliflower puree infused herb drizzle. Decadent dessert served as the finale with Cassis Berry shortcake with a condensed white chocolate-vanilla sauce with fresh berries. Lorena Garcia, chef behind Taco Bell’s Cantina menu, star of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, restaurateur and cookbook author created and supervise development of the evening’s menu. Various items were auctioned off for the evening as well. One was a custom built Harley motorcycle that was originally commissioned by Sons of Anarchy Kurt Sutter to be donated to Wounded Warrior Project, built by Rusty Coons of Illusion Cycles in Westminster, CA. Auctioneer Trey Jarvis kept things alive when the bike was auctioned off for $20,000 but the first buyer was one of the Carry Forward Award recipients, Ken Collom who then put it back on the block. The second buyer was local philanthropist Glenn Stearns, whose son Trevor did the bidding for an additional $18,000. The Stearns also bought a California vacation package. Another item was a Yamaha drum kit signed by Carry Forward Award recipient Rick Allen from the rock band Def Leppard. It came with a private lesson by entertainer DJ RaviDrums; it went to Dan Nevins, director of WWP’s Warriors Speak program. The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and Page 12
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Recording Artist Chris Mann (far right) pose on the Purple Carpet with Navy Seals Daniel Crenshaw with wife Billie Vollmer, Navy Seals Mike Vollmer and Fiancee Tara Blake
From left to right, Samantha Harris, Trevor Stearns, and Dean Cain (sitting on bike) pose with Mindy and Glen Sterns and Ken Collom, his wife and son Austin.
John Ondrasick of Five For Fighting performs his anthem “Superman”
Presenter John Roberts with Honoree Rick Allen and WWP Executive Director Steve Nardizzi
Glenn and Mindy Stearns with Rick Allen
assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. To get involved and learn more, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org PHOTOS by Karen Reuter
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Top 5 Strategies for Overall Body Wellness and Fitness Total Body Fitness is More Than the Workout
By Joe Zep There are a variety of aspects to contemplate for the highest levels of health, body wellness and fitness. The physical activity is the most important characteristic but in addition you will need proper dieting, frame of mind along with the right nutritional supplements to keep on a constant exercise routine schedule and keep it there over time. Everyone will have diverse goals and desires on an individual basis nevertheless having all elements in place will ensure ultimate health and a very good general plan for total body fitness. Here are five tips to enable you to get your total body fitness on the right track in addition to a good plan going forward: P O S I T I V E M E N TA L I T Y First off you will need to get started with a positive attitude to be sure that you will see results. It could take a bit of time to achieve the results that you are after. Total body fitness requires maintaining a positive goal focused mindset to subsequently attain your main goals. Keeping positive will keep you on the path so that if circumstances
come up that knocks you off your diet once or twice or you fail to make an exercise routine or two it won’t throw you off your progress and you are not going to be unsuccessful. Keeping optimistic and on target is an especially important part. F I T N E S S D I E T For total body health and fitness the proper diet is crucial. It is so easy to consume processed foods simply because they are everywhere we go. Appropriate diet has to be a deliberate choice. When doing a workout your body have to have protein together with proper nutrients. Get the appropriate mixture of fats in your nutrition diet, all fats are not harmful and the beneficial ones are essential to a healthy body. Eat mainly things that grow out of the earth, a healthy combination of vegetables and fruit is part of an ideal diet program on a daily basis. Ensure that you keep an eye on sugars and simple carbohydrates additionally because it will increase your blood sugar which is bad. REGULAR EXERCISE Everybody has got different aspirations, some would like to drop some pounds, build muscle tone, boost
stamina or opt for full on body building. It can help to decide well in advance to ensure that your goals are reasonable and attainable. You can always raise the bar down the road as you recognize good results. It is very important to stick with your exercise schedule so that you have the time reserved and will follow it. For individuals who prefer to go all out and build muscle mass they might prefer to train 2 times a day. For the majority it is going to be something such as three or four times each week. Whatever you decide and set your goal at, follow it and make the determination to actually follow through. EXERCISE ROUTINE Life gets very busy with occupation, spouse and children as well as responsibilities. The best solution to remain on track is to use a workout schedule. Decide on the days and times before hand on a calendar or personal planner so that you will be committed to those particular times. If things pop up shift your schedule so that you still fit it in. Most individuals enjoy doing there physical activity early in the morning, at lunch time or after hours. Whatever you schedule continue to keep the commitment and
make it a priority for total body fitness. S U P P L E M E N T S Supplements are a good way to increase results from your workouts and can induce a healthy body. Make sure you do proper research ahead of time to make sure that nutritional supplements are safe. There are plenty of herbal and natural supplements and can include protein powders comprised of egg, soy, or whey. Whey protein is an excellent method to achieve high protein together with low-calorie choice. Some other health supplements may also include creatine, casein, metabolism booster products, minerals and vitamins. There are actually way too many to list but you can certainly search bodybuilding supplements online and check out all the different supplements which are on the market. No matter what your goals for total body fitness you can easily reach all of them by having a stepby-step plan, a schedule, keeping focused and setting goals to realize and make brand new ones so remember to take into consideration these 5 tips for total body fitness.
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LADERA RANCH NEWS R est aurant Antonucci’s Restaurant Serving authentic Italian seafood and award-winning pizza since 1976 with exciting appetizers and a full bar and live entertainment on Saturday evening.
24190 Alicia Parkway Mission Viejo. 949-472-4332 Cinnamon Productions Bakery Café
Breakfast can be delightfully decadent with sugary cinnamon rolls like grandma used to make or lighter eggs and toast or scones. Some interesting sandwich possibilities and strong hot coffee OPEN Sunday/Monday 6:30am to 4:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00am to 8:00pm
25672 Crown Valley Pkwy. 949-218-1515 Claim Jumper Monster salad bar, great steaks, full bar with a wide selection of beers and wines to choose from.
27845 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Mission Viejo 461.7170 Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen Owners Bob Quinn and Dick Fisher celebrate their 5th anniversary with special dinners Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Open 11am Monday to Friday.
28562 Oso Pkwy 949.216.9029 Diho Siam Authentic Thai and Chinese food at affordable prices. Many varieties of Thai and Chinese delicacies. Chicken, Beef, Pork, Tofu and Vegetarian! Barbecue Chicken, Crispy Duck, Beef w/Oyster Sauce. Spicy Cat Fish. Hours: Open daily from 11am to 9pm; Sat. & Sun. until 9:30pm.
27702 Crown Valley Pkwy E-3 365-8777 Don Gustavo’s Authentic Mexican Food with homestyle flavor, menu items include Chile Relleno, Carnitas, Fajitas, Eggs Machaca, Chimicangas, Veggie Burrito, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Enchiladas, Taco Salad. Margaritas, Tequilas y Mas! Plus catering at your home or office. Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, plus Weekend Breakfast. Located at Oso/ Marguerite in the Pavillion’s Shopping center,
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Breakfast served daily from 8am to 11am Smokey Joe Croissants, Sausage, Eggs, Bacon.Try their hot link Breakfast Burrito, for lunch the wood fired dogs have all best flavors, tastes and toppings.
1701 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch (949) 364-7080 Jalapeno’s Restaurant
The Ranch Sports Grill All Laker games, NHL, Fox Soccer and all Top Games. Taco Tuesdays, Slider Wednesdays, Taste of Italy Thursdays, DJ Friday nights. Happy Hour 11am to 6pm Mon.- Fri.
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Menu items include Calabrese Pizza, Pasta Estiva, Gnocchi Catanzaro, Grilled Halibut or Salmon, Shrimp Calabrese, Mostaccioli Arrabbiata, Veal Sorrentino, Osso Buco, Eggplant Sorrentino and more. Don’t forget to try one of the homemade desserts like Tiramisu, Rum Cake, Cannoli and Cheesecake. You can also order beer and wine with some good, inexpensive Chiantis by the bottle.
Latte Da Bagelry & Grill
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Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Mexican food including Chili Verde, Omelettes, Huevos Rancheros, Tostadas, Carne Asada, Menudo, traditional burritos including Beef, Chicken, Fish, Beans (Vegetarian), Chile Rellenos, Taquitos, Enchiladas. Imported and domestic beers.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served all day. Fifteen different types of bagels made daily. Salads, burgers, plus Italian specialties like Chicken Alfredo. opens at 6am daily; closes at 9pm Monday through Saturday, open until 4pm on Sunday.
21612 Plano Trabuco Road at Santa Margarita Parkway in the Albertson’s Center in Rancho Santa Margarita. 949-589-6405 O’Neill’s Bar & Grill at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. Sunday Brunch at O’Neill’s is a delicious and leisurely experience. Zagat calls it the “best value in Orange County.” Daily specials include fresh fish, steaks, pizza and hearty sandwiches.
26772 Avery Pkwy, Mission Viejo. 949-305-5100 Peppino’s Newly remodeled restaurant on the Lake, expanded the dining area, full service bar, waiting lounge and a front dining patio. The rear-dining terrace offers a beautiful view of Lake Mission Viejo. Happy Hour daily from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
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Simply Fondue Fabulous fondues composed of delicious meats, cheeses, breads, fruits and vegetables with steaming savory sauces. Worth the short trip to
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Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse Forty years serving choice meats and seafood. Home of the famous “2-pound steak.” Relax while you sip one of our sumptuous wines or cocktails or a frosty beer. Everyone welcome - straight from work or off the trail or dressed for a night out. OPEN: Sun.-Thurs. 5pm to 9pm; Fri. and Sat. 5pm to 9:30pm. Please call after 2pm for reservations.
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27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo 859.9556 P.F. Changs China Bistro Superb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity.
800 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Ruby Rosensteel, 364-6661
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Time Honored Tradition Attracts 800 Teens
RSM Mormon teens, Alex Cole and Jenni Meredith, dance near Jenni Feist (Foothill Ranch) and Lauryn Carroll and Sarah Paul from Portola Hills at the regional New Year’s Eve dance held in Aliso Viejo.
by Karen Lake Upon entering the door at the “Sci-Fi Out of this World” New Year’s Eve dance it is obvious this is not the first time the church has put on such an event. Over 800 youth, ages 14-18, enter through the large back entrance of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Aliso Viejo. First each youth checks in with their local church leaders to receive a colored wristband. Then the youth sit through a 3-minute overview of church standards such as being respectful and no freak dancing or inappropriate contact. Jamie Draper of Ladera Ranch talks to youth and asks for a show of hands for first timers or visitors. Later Mr. Draper explains, “I want to make sure that they Page 16
understand the rules but I also want newcomers and friends of all faiths to feel welcome. It is all about creating a fun positive experience for all of our youth.” Then after the overview the youth file into a gigantic cultural hall decorated with a Sci-Fi theme. Liz Forrest, Santa Margarita stake young women’s president, explains, “The youth dictate both the theme and the refreshments and even help decorate the building the morning of the event. The dance is planned by the teens that serve on the four local youth councils. ” The dessert bar includes vanilla wafers, candies, gold fish and even noise-makers for each of the 800 youth attending. Four projectors are positioned about 20 feet high playing four different Sci-Fi movies
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Mormon RSM teens put their hands in the air outside of the Regional Mormon New Year’s Eve dance held in Aliso Viejo. Samantha Moore, Claire Kane, Kenzie Hughes and Micah Harps, Gavin Thornburg and Colin Clark are from RSM. Penelope Lake, Kendra and Paige Abeyta are from Portola Hills. Tori Feist, Darren Robertson and Danny Perez are from Foothill Ranch. Kendra Boden was visiting from Peoria, Arizona.
on the walls without sound. The DJ pulls out all the stops with current music, light shows and a smoke machine. During fast music youth dance in small circles with their friends and talk and dance simultaneously. During slow music the teens pair off and then join up with their friends again when the song is complete. With only one minute left on the large basketball timer on the wall, youth crowd toward the center of floor to experience the hundreds upon hundreds of balloons
falling from the ceiling at exactly midnight. Starting over 35 years ago, the LDS church felt a strong need to provide a safe, wholesome, alcohol and drug free environment for youth to celebrate the new year. Back in the day, church congregations in Orange County would schedule with South Coast Plaza and rent out the entire mall for the event. No matter the location, putting on an event like this is anything but new to LDS youth leaders.
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Ladera Ranch Legal Notices
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-12-525349-LL Order No.: 120289263-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/9/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RAYMOND SZU, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 5/15/2006 as Instrument No. 2006000325756 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ORANGE County, California; Date of Sale: 1/14/2013 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Anaheim – Orange County, 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868 in the Grand Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $389,474.30 The purported property address is: 67 GAZANIA WAY #2, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92694 Assessor’s Parcel No. 931-89-520 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:
The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-12-525349-LL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-12-525349-LL IDSPub #0043422 12/21/2012 12/28/2012 1/4/2013
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13 Lucky Tips for Better Health in 2013 Simple Ways to Eat Smart and Move More for Your Healthiest - and Maybe Even Luckiest - Year
By Kim Galeaz, RD CD Happy New Year! It’s the time of year when we all make resolutions to eat better, exercise more and get rid of the stress. If you failed to reach your goals last year or need a little help keeping up the momentum, the New Year presents another chance. By following these 13 smart-eating and active lifestyle tips, you just might have your healthiest - and luckiest year ever! 1. Eat breakfast EVERY day. Research shows that breakfast eaters are more alert and productive throughout the morning and that they are more likely to achieve or maintain a healthy weight. 2. Go for greens. Reach for green leafy vegetables like kale, collard, turnip and mustard greens more often. They are filled with bone-building vitamin K and numerous antioxidants, and according to folklore, may bring good luck because their leaves resemble money. 3. Fall in love with lentils and legumes. Learn to love dried beans like pinto, black, navy and garbanzo.
They’re all rich in fiber and other nutrients that help fight cancer and heart disease. In Italy, lentils resemble coinshaped money, so enjoy lentil soup for financial prosperity during 2013! 4. Choose whole grains vs. white refined. Whole grains can help reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease and diabetes and contribute to healthy weight maintanance. Choose whole wheat pizza crust, whole wheat penne pasta, brown rice, quinoa, popcorn, bulgur or oatmeal. 5. Have your cake and eat it, too. Or cookies, candy and donuts, as well. Sticking with your resolution doesn’t mean you have to give up all of your favorite sweet treats. Just have them in sensible, smaller portions. Try eating two bite-size cookies instead of a big one. Or cut your cake slice in half. Ultimately, sugar can have a place in a balanced diet so keep the things you love. 6. Go fishing. Eat more fish for those valuable omega-3 fats that promote a healthy heart and may help reduce incidence of depression. Many countries start the New Year
with fish since it represents good fortune, abundance and long life. 7. Get hoppin’! First, make a batch of Hoppin’ John. It’s a Southern dish of nutrient-rich black-eyed peas, onion, rice and bacon or sausage thought to bring good luck. Second, start hopping up and down because even hopping counts as valuable calorie-burning activity! 8. Become a Lean Mean Protein Machine. Beef and pork can be part of a healthy diet. Just choose lean cuts with “loin” and “round” in the name like sirloin and tenderloin (there are 7 lean pork and at least 29 lean beef cuts) and enjoy moderate, 3-ounce portions. 9. Say yes to low- and no-calorie beverages. Research shows they’re not only safe to enjoy, but they can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. So there’s no need to give up your Diet Coke, flavored water or diet tea this year. Plus, they provide essential fluids since ALL beverages hydrate! 10. Spice it up. From cinnamon, cloves, cumin and oregano, to rose-
mary, red pepper, paprika and turmeric, spices are a surprising source of powerful antioxidants. Do as the Danish do on New Year’s and eat stewed kale sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon for good luck and wealth. 11. Blend and balance. Substitute, switch and/or boost ingredients in recipes to maximize nutrients and keep the flavor. For example, make your famous mac and cheese with whole wheat elbows, low-fat milk, reduced fat cheddar cheese and add some peas, too. 12. Shop smart. You don’t always have to choose fresh fruits and vegetables to get nutrients. ALL forms count, including frozen, canned and dried. And, they may be more budgetfriendly. 13. Move more. Don’t get overwhelmed with “exercising.” Just think of realistic ways to add more daily activity. Park farther away. Take the steps. Dance to your favorite tunes. Just get moving to burn calories and be a healthier you in 2013!
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