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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Michael Gerard | michael.gerard@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

A Fresh Start for Laguna Niguel

Barbara Kimler STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Karen Reuter

WELL, FOLKS, WE HAVE FINALLY ARRIVED IN 2021! This past year felt both like it

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went by in a blur and like it would never end. But one thing is certain—we wouldn’t have

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made it to the new year without the support of our incredible community. That’s you!

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This January, we want to take some time to focus on our health, your health, and our community’s health. We all thrive when we work together and hold each other accountable. The COVID situation has changed all of our lives; and many of our fellow citizens are in need of good friendships and emotional support.

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Let’s make a point to check on our friends more often this month. Maybe instead of grabbing a drink, offer to meet up for a walk on the beach. Let's all make a commitment to exercise more and eat healthier.

Whatever the next step for you is, we want to be a part of it. Share your January goals with us on social media and check out some of the workout routines and diet advice we’ve included in this month’s issue to get you started.

Let's make 2021 the best year ever!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 12 Fit into the New Year Start 2021 Off Right with a Strength Workout by Laguna Niguel-Based Personal Trainer, Kristin Buchanan

16 Strand-Tastic The Strand at Headlands In Dana Point Offers Beachfront Living at Its Finest

22 Pickleball for Your Health The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Sport Offers Many Health Benefits

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28 Powerhouse Veggies Easy Ways to Incorporate Them Into Your Diet

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

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Open House

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AROUND TOWN

1ST GRAY WHALE OF THE SEASON SIGHTED ON "GRAY" FRIDAY Around Dana Point Harbor, the first Friday after Thanksgiving is affectionately known "Gray Friday." This is because it marks the beginning of the Gray Whales’ annual migration season. Each year, thousands of Gray Whales pass by our coastline on their 12,000-mile journey from Alaska to the warmer waters of Mexico. This year, like clockwork, the first Gray Whale was spotted on Gray Friday. For learn more about whale watching in Dana Point, visit Capt Dave's Safari at dolphinsafari.com or Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching at danawharf.com

ELAINE GENNAWEY ELECTED CHAIR OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Laguna Member

Niguel Elaine

City

Council

Gennawey

was

unanimously elected as Chair of the

Legislative

and

Regulatory

Committee by the Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACC-OC) Board of Directors and was appointed as an ACC-OC Director. The ACC-OC represents the interests of Orange County cities on regional public policy issues. The ACC-OC membership base consists of the cities of Orange County, dozens of local government special districts,

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RENOWNED PHYSICIAN NAMED NEW CHAIR: UCI PEDIATRICS AND CHOC PEDIATRICIAN-IN-CHIEF Following

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national

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the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and CHOC Children’s have jointly announced that Coleen Cunningham, MD, a renowned professor of pediatrics and pathology from Duke University, has accepted a dual appointment position as both the chair for the UCI Department of Pediatrics and as senior vice president and pediatrician-in-chief for CHOC. Her appointment is effective March 1, 2021. In this unique, dual role, Dr. Cunningham will be responsible for leading UCI’s Department of Pediatrics and its 16 divisions that span the spectrum of diseases and disorders. She is charged with bringing real-world academics, scientists, and clinicians together to collaborate and uncover new knowledge through research and effectively apply that knowledge to advance children’s health.

As CHOC’s senior vice president and pediatrician-in-chief (PIC), Dr. Cunningham will serve as a senior clinical leader with oversight responsibility for the healthcare system’s vast pediatric medical and surgical services, academic advancement, research, and teaching programs, as well as become the key physician executive liaison between CHOC and UCI. choc.org

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Kristin Buchanan

START 2021 OFF RIGHT WITH A STRENGTH WORKOUT BY LAGUNA NIGUEL-BASED PERSONAL TRAINER, KRISTIN BUCHANAN PHOTOGRAPHY KAREN REUTER

THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON ARE OVER AND MANY OF US HAVE SET GOALS, INTENTIONS, AND RESOLUTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR. Now more than ever our health is at the top of the list. Local personal trainer and social influencer Kristin Buchanan (@kristintaylorfit) shows us a strength workout that can be done in the comfort of your own home to get you started off right.

The following exercises are designed to be done as a circuit. Do each one of these for 10-12 repetitions back to back. That’s one circuit. Repeat each circuit 2-3 times.

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GOBLET SQUAT Hold a dumbbell vertically, next to your chest, with both hands cupping the dumbbell head. Stand as tall as you can with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lower your body down as far as you can pushing your hips back and bending your knees. Pause, then slowly push yourself back to the starting position. Repeat for 10-12 repetitions.

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INCLINE PUSH-UP Place your hands on a box, bench, or step instead of the floor. Your hands should be slightly wider and in line with your shoulders. Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the box, bench, or step. Pause at the bottom then push yourself back to the starting position as quickly as possible. If your hips sag at any point during the exercise, your form has broken down and it should be your last repetition in the set. Repeat for 10-12 repetitions.

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HIP RAISE Lay face-up on the floor or ground with your knees bent and feet on a box, bench, or step. Raise your hips so your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. Squeeze your glutes at the top and hold for 2 seconds in the up position, then lower your body back down. Repeat for 10-12 repetitions.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

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OVERHEAD SHOULDER PRESS Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees.

Hold a pair of dumbbells just outside of your shoulders, with your arms bent and palms facing out. Press the weights upward until your arms are completely straight. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Repeat for 10-12 repetitions.

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DUMBBELL ROW Set up in a split stance with one foot

forward and to the side for balance, knee bent. Pick up a dumbbell in one hand, opposite of the forward foot, and rest your other arm on your forward thigh or an available ledge. Brace your core and pull the dumbbell back to your hip, feeling the squeeze in your upper back. Lower the weight under control. Repeat for 10-12 repetitions.

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FOREARM PLANK Start to get in a push-up position but

bend your elbows and rest your weight on your forearms instead of your hands. Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles. Brace your core and squeeze your glutes not allowing your hips to sag at any time. Hold this position for 30 seconds.

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ARTICLE BARBARA KIMLER | PHOTOGRAPHY KAREN REUTER

pickleball for your health THE NATION’S FASTEST-GROWING SPORT OFFERS MANY HEALTH BENEFITS

PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS CAN BE GOOD FOR OVERALL HEALTH AND FINDING A SPORT YOU

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There are many health benefits from playing pickleball; but first, what exactly is it?

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Pickleball is said to be a combination of badminton,

YEAR. With 800 different organized sports in the world,

tennis, and ping-pong. The game is played with a solid

where does one start?

paddle made of wood, composite, and/or graphite and

Ever heard of pickleball? It’s the nation’s fast-

a durable, lightweight perforated polymer ball. While it

est-growing sport and while it began in 1965, pickleball

can be played in both singles and doubles, most recre-

has grown dramatically over the past ten years with

ational play is doubles making it fun and social for all

over 2.8 million players worldwide.

ages and skill levels.

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Here are the top five health benefits to this both competitive and addictive sport!

1. WEIGHT LOSS While not as demanding physically as tennis or racquetball, pickleball offers moderate exercise to keep your body active which helps

3. CARDIOVASCULAR BENEFITS

players stay fit and trim. Scoring is similar to ping-pong (first team

Pickleball can improve cardiovascular health as the heart grows

to 11 wins) so the time passes quickly while your body is burning fat.

stronger with physical exercise. It’s popular among older adults

And don’t be surprised by the small court size 20’ x 44’ (same as in bad-

because of the smaller court size and relative ease to play (especially

minton), there is plenty of quick movement and opportunity for exercise.

for former tennis or racquetball players) while helping to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

2. IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH Apart from physical benefits, pickleball is a fun and enjoyable

4. HELPS WITH OSTEOPOROSIS

game that can improve your mental health. Players enjoy themselves

Regular exercise through pickleball helps keep your bones strong

so it can provide a release from undesirable elements like stress and

which can aid in the treatment and/or prevention of osteoporosis

tension to help free your mind. And today more than ever, quality

(causes bones to lose their density and quality). Played at a moder-

mental health is vital for our overall well-being.

ate level, it’s also easier on the joints.

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PICKLEBALL FOR YOUR HEALTH (CONTINUED)

Regardless of your age or level of play, pickleball can improve overall health and help maintain a healthy lifestyle.

5. INCREASES FLEXIBILITY

There are plenty of local pickleball courts in the area. The

Pickleball can improve flexibility since it involves movement of the

Laguna Niguel Pickleball Club promotes and facilitates pickleball

whole body during the game. And since the joints need regular exer-

for all interested players. Located next to Crown Valley Elementary

cise to remain flexible, it may even help prevent joint issues which

School at the corner of Crown Valley Parkway and Adelanto, eight

can lead to serious conditions like arthritis.

courts are currently open to single play due to the pandemic. Visit

San Juan Capistrano resident Melissa Norwood is in her mid-40s

lagunaniguelpickleball.org for more information.

and started playing pickleball about four years ago. While currently

Other South Orange County public courts are located at Laguna

an avid recreational player, her goal is to play in a tournament in 2021

Niguel Regional Park, Alta Laguna Park in Laguna Beach, Sendero

depending on pandemic restrictions.

Field in Rancho Mission Viejo, and San Gorgonio Park in San Clemente.

“Pickleball has impacted every aspect of my life, from reducing

Regardless of your age or level of play, pickleball can improve

daily stress and anxiety to helping me lose and maintain my weight

overall health and help maintain a healthy lifestyle. And having a

while introducing me to some of my favorite friends,” said Norwood.

form of exercise you enjoy is key to making it part of your schedule.

She enjoys the competitive aspect of pickleball that provides opportunities to learn and improve herself and her game.

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If pickleball sounds like the sport for you, a good place to get started is to check out online instructional videos or visit usapickleball.org.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Powerhouse Veggies

This winter squash is loaded with vitamin A, in fact, four times the recommended daily allowance (RDA). It also contains double the RDA of vitamin C and packs more potassium than a banana.

To become a butternut squash fan, first, cut it in half,

EASY WAYS TO INCORPORATE THEM INTO YOUR DIET

and remove all the seeds. Then fill a glass baking dish about 3/4” high with water, place the pieces of squash with the skin facing up, and bake at 400 degrees for one hour. Allow the squash to cool enough to handle it, then

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scoop all the squash out of the peel, and top it with butter.

If that doesn’t suffice, try adding a touch of brown sugar.

This dark green leaf packs a whopping 684% of the RDA of vitamin K, and well over the RDA of both vitamins A and B6.

WE KNOW HOW VITAL VEGGIES ARE TO

If you like salad, add a mix of kale to the lettuce. If you’re

OUR HEALTH, WHETHER WE LIKE THEM OR

not a salad eater, kale makes a great addition to smoothies.

NOT. But not all vegetables are created equal.

Each one has a unique combination of nutrients and benefits – some, in particular, though, are a powerhouse source of nutrition.

If you’re not a vegetable fan, that’s all the more reason to try a wider variety. There’s bound to be a couple of veggies you’ll dig if they’re prepared just right for you. If those vegetables happen to be some of these allstars, it’s all the better.

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KALE

BELL PEPPERS

SWEET POTATOES Vitamins A, B5 and B6, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, and

Red, orange, yellow, or green bell peppers are nutri-

carotenoids are their nutritional makeup.

tious whatever the color. All are high in vitamin C, with

The good news is, Thanksgiving isn’t the only

red bell peppers containing 169% of the RDA. Also,

time of year you can eat them. Sweet potatoes make

bell peppers are high in vitamin A and carry a good

yummy french fries, which can even be baked rather

dose of other nutrients as well.

than fried. Just look for one of oodles of baked sweet potato fry recipes out there.

Do you live by the motto, “everything tastes better with ranch?” If so, try bell pepper slices for dipping. Bell peppers are also great on pizza and sauteed to top hot sandwiches.

This veggie is noted for its Vitamins K and C. But brussels sprouts provide numerous other nutrients in decent amounts as well.

Still, you may be wondering how to acquire a taste for Brussels sprouts. If you’re not a big vegetable eater, it may be a challenge. But try what one mom, Monica Kass Rogers, did as she revealed in, “How I Got My Kid to Eat Brussels Sprouts.” Cut them in half, then stir-fry them in sesame oil with other vegetables. Another trick she recommends is to roast them with olive oil and salt. If kids can learn to love them, so can you.

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BRUSSELS SPROUTS

PEAS These contain a long list of nutrients. Of particular note, peas are very high in vitamins B1, C, and K, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and folate.

Fortunately, peas are one vegetable most kids and adults will eat. Add peas to a variety of soups, stews, and casseroles. Another tasty option is to add them to macaroni and cheese.

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BROCCOLI

Here’s another vegetable that’s a rich source of vitamin K packing 245% of the RDA. Broccoli also exceeds the RDA for vitamin C and is an excellent source of chromium, folate, and fiber.

Mix broccoli into most any cheesy dish, and it’s easy to gobble up. Broccoli cheese soup, broccoli smothered in cheese, and other cheesy pasta dishes with broccoli added are good options.

ASPARAGUS

SCALLIONS

Folic acid is what asparagus is especially noted for because it contains 60% of the RDA. But asparagus also includes a healthy amount of vitamins K and C, as well as several other essential nutrients.

Grilled asparagus is a tasty side. Before grilling, brush the asparagus lightly with olive oil then add salt and pepper. Place the spears on the grill for 10 minutes, turn them, then give them a few more minutes until they’re lightly blackened.

Also known as spring onions, these pack 172% of the RDA of vitamin K. They’re also known for their antioxidants and are a good source of vitamin A. Scallions can be grilled just like asparagus. Brush them with oil, add salt and pepper, then toss them on the grill until they’re lightly browned. If that doesn’t work for you, try wrapping them in bacon.

SPINACH

AVOCADO Although not a powerhouse of any particular vitamin or mineral, avocado still carries an adequate amount.

But particularly notable is that avocado is an excellent

Now here’s an impressive number. Spinach contains 987% of

source of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat,

the RDA of vitamin K. Spinach is also an excellent source of

which are the healthy fats. So it’s an excellent replace-

vitamin A, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, and

ment for unhealthy fats.

several other nutrients.

Guacamole is an all-time favorite. Avocado is also yummy mixed with egg salad or a tossed salad.

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You can add spinach to both smoothies and pizza. Spinach quiche and spinach pie are also dishes many people love.

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INSPIRED BY

NEW YEAR, P O S ITI V E H A B IT S 01

POSITIVE PANDEMIC HABITS TO CARRY INTO THE NEW YEAR

T I P G E N E R O U S LY:

The value of delivery services has risen as everyone is ordering more meals, groceries, and Amazon items. Delivery employees are a new breed of essential workers that are stepping out into the world every day to encounter people and take risks with their own health. Make sure to keep showing your appreciation for what they are doing by giving generously back to them.

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HOME EXERCISE:

With the shutdown of life, we have had to adapt

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LE ARN SOMETHING:

It’s always beneficial to keep your brain active!

our normal gym activities. With lack of equip-

Learning a new language helps you communicate

ment or scheduled classes, we have had to be

with someone you normally wouldn’t. Learning a new

resourceful with using things around our house,

skill can help you redo or update a part of your house

discovering online resources, and incorporating

that needs refreshed. Acquiring knowledge builds,

the whole family to create our own in-home work

helps in everyday life, and shows you what you are

out regimes to stay healthy. It’s a great habit to

capable of (it may even help you win on Jeopardy!).

carry into the new year as it is cheaper, convenient, and still amazingly effective.

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R E D I S C OV E R I N G O L D FAVO R I T E S :

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SE LF - CARE :

A low stress life is the dream and while at first it was stressful to be forced to slow down, many people discovered this past year that the lack of

Oldies are goodies! Bringing back the past through

stressors was beneficial physically, emotionally,

movies, tv shows, novels, games, and activities

& mentally as they had to solely focus on taking

are nostalgic and heart-warming. Reliving things

care of themselves. As the world spins full-force

that you loved and sharing them with your loved

into the new year, don’t forget to treat yourself with

ones helps bridge generation gaps and create new

something that allows you to relax, breathe, and

priceless memories.

refills your bucket.

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