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APRIL 2020

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER

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Happy Spring!

DO YOU SMELL THAT, CHANDLER? It’s the fresh scent of spring, when the desert

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beings to bloom, bringing the sweet scent of desert flowers. Ah, April. What a won-

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derful month to reconnect with the Earth and spend some time outside. Plus, it’s that

Emily Stout

perfect weather, where it’s warm, but not the 110 degrees blazing hot of the summer!

While you’re out, take a moment to appreciate the gifts our planet gives us each day.

This April issue is filled with community stories and ideas to get you in the Earth Day spirit. Read about The Farm At South Mountain, a stunning locale with on-site

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

David Brown, Michelle Guerrero, Staci Hauk CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Lindsay Borg, Lindsay Jenks

restaurants, a pecan grove, and more, as well as the story behind Hickman’s Family Farms. We also talk about solar tubes, which are a perfect way to bring light into your home. And, we share an amazing DIY succulent plant craft. I love it!

We can’t wait to see how you decide to celebrate. Be sure to share your photos with us!

Thank you for all you do to keep Chandler clean and healthy. We wouldn’t be this wonderful city without each and every one of you doing your part. Happy Earth Day!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 22 Hickman’s Family Farms An eco-friendly staple in the community

26 The Farm At South Mountain Relive The Good Ol’ Days With A Family Picnic And A Walk Through The Grove

30 Living Art The Local Plant Shop Teaches How to Create Laying Succulent Arrangements

34 Good Karma Meet the 2020 Revero GT,

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

12

Around Town

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Renovate & Refine

22 Locally Owned 26 Local Limelight 30 DIY 34 Driver’s Notebook 36 Healthy Lifestyle 42 Culinary Creations

GOOD TIMES

Coppola Wine Tasting at Chandler Center for the Arts Coppola Wineries hosted an exclusive wine-tasting before Chandler Center for the Arts members and Chandler Lifestyle VIPs enjoyed the exquisite talent of virtuosa Lucia Micarelli. Attendees learned about the winery's history and the complex flavor profiles behind its Director's Cut label, which pays homage to filmmaking. Downtown favorite Mingle + Graze provided small bites to accompany the wine.

Opening Reception of Two Players, Two Quarters at Vision Gallery More than 230 people attended the opening reception of Two Players, Two Quarters, featuring pieces inspired by classic video games and created by father and son street art team Such and Champ Styles. Attendees were treated to music provided by a DJ, the opportunity to play arcade games, and insight from the artists themselves.

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GOOD TIMES

3rd Annual KMLE Country Chili Bourbon & Beer Festival Held in late February, the Chili, Bourbon & Beer festival featured more than a dozen top shelf bourbons to sample, mixed drinks, and local crisp beers. There was also a full day of live country music performances; life-sized lawn games; and eating competitions, including cornbread, chili dog and Frito pie challenges.

Quarterly Business Mixer This Amy Jones Group Quarterly Business Mixer was held at Blue 32 with drinks, appetizers, Amy Jones Group goodie bags, and vendor sign-up forms so that the company can find and establish new partnerships with local vendors that are familiar with the local community. There was also a raffle for prizes and gift certificates.

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16th Annual Chandler Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon The athletic accomplishments of seven athletes were celebrated at the 16th annual Chandler Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon to Held at Hamilton High School, the honorees were Michael Benjamin, Jr.; Katy Herbert; Jordan Howard; Max Mejia; Meghan Mullin; Ky Westbrook; Christian Westerman. Other awards were also presented.

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AROUND TOWN at Chandler Viridian, located in the Price Corridor Employment Center at 3133 W. Frye Road. The publicly traded company employs more than 4,300 colleagues in over 40 countries worldwide; approximately 150 will be employed at this location. The Chandler office will be one of three new Centers of Excellence, with the other locations in London and Malaysia. This location will include divisions from finance, administration, sales and customer service, along with several executive positions. Clarivate.com

MICHAEL POLLACK CONTINUES TO ADD TO HIS POLK COLLECTION

ARIZONA LAW FIRM OFFERS A SCHOLARSHIP TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR ANTI-DISTRACTED DRIVERS CONTEST Every day, at least nine people die and 1,000 are injured in distracted driving crashes. For the

Talk about collections! Of the 92 slot machines

second year in a row, David Shapiro Law, PLLC, a

artist Frank Polk carved to depict life-sized wooden

plaintiff’s personal injury law firm, is calling on high

statues of cowboys and famous Western figures,

school students across Arizona to take a stand

Valley real estate entrepreneur Michael Pollack

against distracted driving.

owns 40 of them. These "Polks," as they are famously

The scholarship kicks off this month—which

known, were made famous after Polk sold them to

is Distracted Driving Awareness Month—and

Northern Nevada casinos in the early 1950s.

encourages teens to leave their phone alone while

Pollack is not trying to get triple 7s on these life-

driving in order to save lives.

sized cowboy slot machines, he simply loves the

Owner and personal injury attorney, David

history that they carry and the famous characters

Shapiro, has seen firsthand how distracted driving

they represent—which is why he has spent the

accidents have drastically altered people’s lives.

last 30 years amassing this amazing collection of

He partnered with the Motovate App to offer the

Western history.

Shapiro Safe Driving Scholarship to high school students, who will have the chance to win a $10,000 scholarship.

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PEDAL HAUS BREWERY OPENS IN DOWNTOWN CITY OF CHANDLER AND CLARIVATE ANALYTICS ANNOUNCE NEW CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

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Award-winning Pedal Haus Brewery opened its newest location recently in downtown Chandler.

Located at 95 W. Boston St., the destination celebrated its opening with a limited release Salted Nut

Clarivate Analytics plc, a global leader in providing

Brown Ale, of which 100% of the proceeds of every

trusted insights and analytics to accelerate the pace

beer sold went to Chandler Compadres. The location

of innovation, signed a 30,000-square-foot lease

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Pedal Haus beers will be brewed at the company’s

CHANDLER CHAMBER WINS TEAL AND SILVER BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Tempe location, and delivered fresh daily. Menu

The Chandler Chamber was awarded the 2020 Teal

items include smoked wings, smoked salmon, a

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PRESS COFFEE LAUNCHES NEW ALLOCATION COFFEE

support of Chandler-Gilbert Community College students' success. “It is an honor to be recognized as the Teal and Silver Business Partner of the Year. Education

Local coffee purveyor Press Coffee strives to be

is crucial to our community, economic growth and

a leader in specialty coffee. It selects the best beans

future workforce. It is truly a pleasure to partner with

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sans at the company’s roastery, and educates staff

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ships and education advocacy,” says Terri Kimble,

specialty coffee unique. Now, Press is rolling out a

president/CEO of the Chandler Chamber.

new Allocation coffee line.

Specialty coffee is a term used to refer to coffee that has scored over 80 points on a 100-point scale by the Specialty Coffee Association of America.

Specialty coffees are different from commodity coffee. The beans all come from higher elevation regions. Soil, growing conditions and harvesting are all accounted for to evaluate the green bean.

The beans must have minimum defects and when roasted, produce clean and consistent coffee. The coffee is scored and evaluated on aroma, flavor, aftertaste, acidity, body, balance, uniformity, clean cup, sweetness and defects. Press’ Allocation line will only include beans that score over 90 points.

These specialty coffees will be released quarterly with a limited quantity available. The 6-ounce package will retail for $26. PressCoffee.com

ART AROUND TOWN! CHANDLER'S UTILITY BOXES IN UPTOWN On your next drive through Uptown Chandler, look for the latest public art—the new art-wrapped

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utility boxes—which are located at various intersections along Arizona Avenue and Alma School Road. The Chandlerinspired artwork was designed by Arizona-based artists, selected through a Call for Artists process that attracted more than 40 submissions. You can also take a virtual tour that features the 10 artists selected for the project, their

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design and the inspiration behind it. To view the virtual tour or for more about the project, visit ChandlerAZ.gov/uptown.

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Revelation Real Estate has been ranked number one in production for a single office in the East Valley of Arizona for many years and was among the top single office brokerages in the nation in 2019, according to REALTrends.

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ALSO KNOWN AS SOLAR TUBES, TUBULAR SKYLIGHTS ARE “YOUR WINDOWS ON THE ROOF.” “A tubular skylight allows natural light in to brighten rooms during the day without the need for an electrical light source,” explains Jovane Estrada, general manager for Chandler-based Elite Solar Lighting & Fans (EliteSolarSystems.com).

“They can be retrofitted into any existing roof system—pitched or flat, metal, tile, shingle or shaker—and can be placed where windows or traditional skylights are not options,” he adds.

Installed properly, they change spaces and, with that, the vitality of your home. The lifestyles of pets, plants and people are improved because of the influx of Arizona desert sunlight. A forbiddingly dark hallway disappears; a kitchen brightly welcomes you, family and friends; bathrooms, bedrooms, hallways and closets are enlivened. A garage can even be brightened to make car maintenance and repair easier, and even two-story homes and basements can be fitted by means of tubing elbows.

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Today’s finest warrantied and certified products, however, combine durability with multi-layer acrylic diffusers that significantly cut UV rays and heat gain and increase energy retention compared with earlier versions. They meet direct overhead sunlight with robust energy-efficient materials and insights.

In 2001, Elite Solar Lighting & Fans began manufacturing high-quality residential and commercial tubular skylights, solar attic fans, and garage exhaust fans. Last year, its parent company, Southwest Metal Spinning, celebrated its 25th-anniversary in the East Valley.

Founded by Estrada’s father Saul and brother Juan, the company builds the premium aluminum components for Elite products at the same Chandler location.

Typical tubular skylight components include a high-impact acrylic dome, which locks into a ring on industrial-level aluminum flashing; this seals to a flat or pitched rooftop, protecting against rain and cracking.

Beneath this, an acrylic diffusing lens connects to highly reflective anodized tubing leading to the ceiling, where it fits into a triple-layer polycarbonate diffuser.

Elite, for example, offers a variety of interior kits, but most homeowners select units for drywall installation in 6-inch to 24-inch diameters. Options include security bars; nightlight and dimmer kits; and three diffusers, a standard Prismatic, MaxLum for the widest dispersion and a White Diffuser for softer light, excellent for bathrooms and bedrooms. Elite also offers solar bathroom and garage exhaust vent kits and attic fans. And, ENERGY STAR® models are also available.

Compared to conventional skylights, they’re an economical alternative. An installed tubular skylight will be $530 to $1,115, while a traditional skylight can run $950 to $3,000-plus.

Additionally, quality tubular skylights offer superior UV protection, which inhibits fading of interiors. From the roof, solar gain is reduced, and, on the inside, energy loss is reduced. And, by using free natural light, less artificial light is needed, so your home’s power needs are reduced. Eco-conscious homeowners will also appreciate that Southwest Metal Spinning and Elite recycle the scrap aluminum.

A few years ago, Chandler’s Nick and Theresa Drake asked Elite to help make their great room benefit from Arizona light, so they added a tubular skylight and even benefitted from a federal tax credit, which is available until 2021. “The family room is now very bright during the day,” Nick says, “and with the solar light feature we added, the room has a soft glow at night.”

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HICKMAN’S F A M I LY FARMS AN ECO-FRIENDLY STAPLE IN THE COMMUNITY

ARTICLE STACI HAUK PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY JENKS

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HICKMAN’S FAMILY FARMS CARES

the women in business by remodeling the

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES

hen houses.

AND HAS FOR MORE THAN 76 YEARS.

Today, the company has about 8 mil-

In fact, the company is consistently innovat-

lion hens in Arizona, and you may see a

ing its packaging and processing to go the

Hickman’s truck with fun sayings like, “Don’t

“egg-stra” mile.

Friendzone Eggs, Take Them Out to Dinner”

The company was started in 1944 off the

delivering to your favorite local grocery store.

back porch of Nell Hickman. By 1950, she

Although there are many choices when

had 500 hens and was matched by her

it comes to the egg case at your local gro-

daughter-in-law, Gertie, as a 50/50 partner

cer, Hickman’s Family Farms stands out in

in the business.

the crowd.

The women sold directly to customers,

“Our hens’ care are everyone’s focus, and

often making deliveries in the back of a Ford

they are why we’ve made strides to transi-

coupe that they had removed the backseat

tion to cage-free hen houses in many of our

from—collecting money their customers left

facilities. We have an on-staff veterinarian

under rocks, porch mats, and off kitchen

and a team of professionals who monitor our

window sills.

hens around the clock. Our goal is simple:

By 1975, the flock had grown to 125,000

we strive to produce the most nutritious,

hens, and Gertie’s husband, Bill Sr., joined

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

affordable protein on the market from a local source that you

“Hickman’s Family Farms has strong roots in the

can trust. We offer Grade AA and A eggs, cage-free eggs,

local Arizona community. We are able to be successful

and we offer the only plant-forward, Grass Fed egg,” says

through the continued support of our neighbors, friends

Sharman Hickman, director of community outreach and

and community members. Arizonans are hungry for sus-

education at Hickman’s Family Farms.

tainably and responsibly produced products, especially

New technology has allowed Hickman’s the ability to

food,” Sharman says. “Being the go-to local source so

adapt to the consumer’s needs and continue to become

that Arizonans can be sure they are getting the freshest

more eco-responsible. The company is proud of the

eggs possible, in recycled cartons, from a company that

100% PET recycled packaging that debuted in 2017. Most

truly strives to be a responsible neighbor, has been a large

foods’ packaging has been updated over the past several

contributing factor to the company’s success.”

decades—new materials, new design—but not the hum-

You can find Hickman’s eggs on plates all over the

ble egg carton until Hickman’s Family Farms changed

Valley, including in Chandler. Local businesses proudly

that practice.

serve Hickman’s eggs to give visitors and residents a real

“Our family has always prioritized sustainability, both envi-

taste of Arizona. Find them for sale at Albertsons, Safeway,

ronmentally and socially. We partnered with a California-

Bashas’, AJs Fine Foods, Food City, Fry’s Food, Trader

based company to produce new recycled plastic cartons.

Joe’s, Walgreens and more. And, these restaurants around

Each 12-count carton uses three average-sized plastic

Chandler use Hickman’s eggs in their dishes, too: Scramble,

bottles, saving millions of plastic from ending up in land-

a Breakfast & Lunch Joint; U.S. Egg Breakfast & Lunch

fills each year,” Sharman says. “Additionally, the company

Restaurant; Hash Kitchen; Over Easy; First Watch The

utilizes robots and conveyor belts so that no human hand

Daytime Cafe; and more.

touches an egg after it is laid and before it hits the consumer’s kitchen. Hickman’s also produces its own feed for hens,

Whether it’s served poached, scrambled or over-easy— local is always tastier.

collects broken eggs for limestone and protein powder production, and turns manure into pasteurized organic fertilizer that can be used in many applications, including growing

+ Hickman’s is the largest egg producers west of the Rockies.

conventional and organic greens, vineyards, avocado

+ Hickman’s provides 1 billion eggs in Arizona each year.

orchards, pecans, and other vegetables.”

+ Hickman’s 100% recycled egg carton is the first and only

It is the unsurpassed ability to offer quality, delicious, and

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of its kind.

nutritious products from a loving family perspective that

+ Hickman’s grass-fed eggs have five times the amount of

the Hickmans feel have led them to success over the years.

omega-3s as a regular egg.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

RELIVE THE GOOD OL’ DAYS WITH A FAMILY PICNIC AND A WALK THROUGH THE GROVE

The Farm At

South Mountain THE FARM AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN IS CONSIDERED THE ORIGINAL FARM-TO-TABLE EXPERIENCE IN ARIZONA. It’s part of the Phoenix farm district developed in the 1920s

by Dwight Heard, a rancher and benefactor of the Heard Museum. He sold five-acre parcels, complete with a cow and

the engagement, wedding or baby shower,” says Ashley

50 chickens, to encourage an agrarian lifestyle.

Oakes Scott, director of marketing at The Farm. “It’s that

In the 1980s, Wayne Smith, a renowned land architect in the Valley, fell in love with a pecan grove he frequently passed while bike riding. When he purchased it, the modern-day farm sprouted.

special place that people always want to go to because it brings back all those great memories.”

There are three restaurants at the location.

Today, The Farm is owned by Pat Christofolo. She began

Morning Glory Café serves breakfast overlooking Soil

catering events at The Farm in the 1990s, and helped develop

& Seed Garden, and The Farm Kitchen offers a picnic

the restaurants that are on-site. The 10-acre property is a

lunch in a basket to take to the pecan grove or the patio,

working farm and still has its beautiful pecan grove, which

where daytime activities are family- and dog-friendly.

boasts more than 60 trees. The Old Orchard flourishes with

Menus are designed around what’s in season, and one

orange, grapefruit and lemon trees. And Soil & Seed Garden

lunch favorite is the Farm Avocado Toast with smashed

provides many of the ingredients used in the restaurants.

avocado, feta, pickled red onion, tomato and arugula all on

“I think ultimately what we want The Farm to be is a kind of

top of Noble bread. Local wine and beer are also served.

memory for every life event that you have. Playing as a kid in

Guests are encouraged to walk the property, visit

the grove. Later picnicking with a boyfriend or girlfriend, then

The Peeps at the Farm (a.k.a. the chicken coop) and stroll around the garden.

“People can hang out in the grove and play games. We have yard games like the oversized Jenga. People bring frisbees. They can have a meal and a leisurely afternoon,” explains Scott.

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Quiessence, the dinner restaurant, is at the original farmhouse. The

Photo by Aribella Photography

executive chef and co-owner is Chef Dustin Christofolo, Pat’s son.

“Quiessence is a quiet place. When you’re sitting on the patio, usually the sunset is right behind it. There’s the green garden and a cotton candy sky. It’s super romantic and quaint,” says Scott.

All the eggs, micro greens, herbs, fruits, greens and vegetables come from Soil & Seed Garden. Heirloom and cherry tomatoes are planted in February. Squash grows during the summer. They plant a variety of edible flowers. They also grow apples, peaches, blackberries, limes, plums and apricots.

“Every season the garden has a Community Supported Agriculture program that the community can buy into,” says Scott.

The Farm also hosts a variety of weekly classes taught by local teachers, such as an intuitive cooking experience, which wraps up in the courtyard with a family-style meal. They offer candle dipping, painting, jewelry making and a succulent class. Sign-up is through their gift shop, Botanica.

“People walk into The Farm, and down the lane in the grove, and they’re astounded at all the trees and how green it is. You feel the air change in a way,” says Scott. “We are close enough to Downtown Phoenix, you are still in the city in a sense, but once you walk onto The Farm, you aren’t. I love it.”

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DIY

LIVING ART ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG

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THE LOCAL PLANT SHOP TEACHES HOW TO CREATE LAYING SUCCULENT ARRANGEMENTS

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larger shallow pot with a drain hole.

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Add cactus soil around the smaller pot.

Arrange a strand of spilling succulents, such as a “string of pearls,” to flow out of the small pot.

the largest in the middle.

Top off with contrasting gravel or stones carefully placed around succulents.

Allow the arrangement to sit for a week without watering, then lightly water every eight days.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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UNDERSTAND WHAT’S IN YOUR FOOD FOR MINDFUL EATING

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T H I N K O U T S I D E T H E S C A L E . T R Y TA K I N G N O T E OF HOW YOUR FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL AFTER Y O U E AT I T. I T ’ S E A S I E R T O M A K E H E A LT H Y CHOICES WHEN YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

nutrition MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.

PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.

C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable.

By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.

F AT S Fats also help slow carbohydrates down so they don’t instantly turn into sugar in your bloodstream. Fats are important for energy, and it’s especially important to eat the right kinds of fats for your brain. For better concentration and memory, try to incorporate foods like salmon, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED) While nutritionists can recommend average nutrient intake percentages for a population, those might not be entirely accurate for your body and what you need. If you don’t enjoy calculating and counting

read

labels

every single gram you eat, you can just start with the recommended guidelines and make adjustments based on how you feel each day. If you are groggy and sluggish mid-day, look at how many carbohydrates you had in your lunch and see if you want to change anything about your lunch tomorrow. Here’s how to read nutrition labels so you can better keep track and know what you are eating.

Serving sizes can be confusing if you don’t know what an ounce of that food looks like. Look at “Servings Per

The number of calories per

Container” and divide that

serving doesn’t mean that’s

container into however many

how many calories you should

portions it says. Now you know

eat at a time. It’s just telling you

that the nutrition facts on the

how many are in that particular

label will be accurate for every portion you separated out.

food. If you are eating a package of nuts as a snack, and you are not eating anything else with it, you may need a couple of packages to eat as many calories as you want for that snack. It’s not wrong to eat multiple servings! Focus on what your body needs.

You need a variety of vitamins in your day, so check the percentages and make sure you are getting lots of different nutrients. Vitamin C is great, but it is possible to have too much Vitamin C and neglect Vitamin A. Calcium and iron are important for strength and to avoid injuries, so make sure you get enough of those each day as well. An easy trick is to try eating a vegetable of every color each day.

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CULINARY CREATIONS ARTICLE AUDREY HEINE

meatless monday

PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED MEATLESS MONDAY IS A GLOBAL MOVEMENT WITH A SIMPLE MESSAGE: ONE DAY A WEEK, CUT THE MEAT. The rules for Meatless Monday are simple: Don’t eat meat on Mondays. The goal is to reduce meat consumption by 15% for our personal health and the health of the planet.

Audrey Heine from We’ve Got You Covered shares a wonderful meatless option for your Monday Meal.

THE BENEFITS SEEM STRAIGHTFORWARD — IT’S GOOD FOR YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT, WITH AN ADDED BONUS OF BEING YUMMY

The deep flavor of the roasted cauliflower combined with the carrots and raisins, highlights the natural sweetness of the vegetables. This makes for a great side dish, or throw it on top of rice for a main dish.

cauliflower salad with carrots and jasmine rice

INGREDIENTS

+ 2 pounds cauliflower + 2 Tablespoons olive oil + 1/2 red onion, sliced thin + 1 cup diced carrots or shredded carrots + 1/2 cup raisins + 2 Tablespoons cilantro (optional) + 2 Tablespoons lemon juice + 4 cloves garlic, minced + 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin + 1/2 teaspoon paprika + 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if you like a bit of spice) + 2 cups jasmine rice DIRECTIONS + Toss the cauliflower and carrots with oil and season. + Optional: If using shredded carrots, do not add to oven, but add raw with remaining ingredients. + Roast on a cookie sheet or in baking dish until softened about 5 to 7 minutes. + Remove pan from oven. Scatter the onions on the pan and place back in the oven. + Roast until the cauliflower is golden brown and the onions have a slight char for about 10 to 15 minutes. + Cook the rice according to the package directions. + When the cauliflower, carrot, and onion are done roasting, place it all in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. + Serve on top of the rice. wevegotyoucoveredllc.com 42

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