St George, UT January 2023

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

We Wish Everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!

January 2023—Health & Wellness For many of us, this time of year is full of excitement. It presents us with a reset, new horizons and goals to pursue. But for others, January may be a reminder of failed attempts from years past and the burden of expectation that this year will be different.

We approach this issue of St. George City Lifestyle from a mindset of not supplying quick fixes in the short term, but valuing what is sustainable over the long haul. We want to provide inspiration for making lasting, realistic, long-term improvements to your physical, emotional and mental health.

In my Hong Kong life and my early days in St. George, I trained for and ran marathons, half-marathons and 10Ks. I ate well and considered myself “healthy.” Then I experienced a series of setbacks: a decade-long battle with breast cancer; surgery for a meniscus tear that did not heal well, leading to the development of HA-MRSA (health care-associated methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus). I used crutches and ultimately a wheelchair for mobility. I experienced the passings of a child and a spouse, and a host of other challenges.

Thus, I am now out of shape, but I have determined 2023 will be my year to begin my journey to feeling “healthy” again. I accept the challenge. I am committed.

When it comes to anything in life—business, finance, food, home and personal health—it’s not what you do some days that moves the needle—it’s what you do MOST days. For better or worse!

For instance, taking a vacation every day would be financially and practically unrealistic, but taking a trip a few times a year is doable. Having a beautiful steak dinner and crème brûlée every night for dinner isn’t the best for your health, but doing so occasionally might be fine!

It’s not the sometimes choices we make; it’s our most of the time choices.

So, plan the vacation AND work to establish more regular rest in your work week. Join a fitness community or gym AND enjoy that dessert you have been wanting to try at the Painted Pony Restaurant. It’s not what you do some days; it’s what you do most days that will lead to a more peaceful, fulfilling and fabulous 2023.

Here’s to you! We’re rooting for you.

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inside the issue The Health & Wellness Issue

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Lifestyle Letter

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Trend Setter

Professional football player for NFL’s

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City Scene

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Get Active

New Orleans Saints

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Business Monthly

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Events

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Local Experiences

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Self Care

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Culinary Creations

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Athlete Life

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Our Town

26 Heritage Day

St. George's 161st Birthday Celebration

28 Maximizing Fitness

For T. Chad Baird, owner of Zion Training Center, fitness is a way of life

36 Happy (and Healthy) New Year!

Creating healthy lifestyles at Intermountain Healthcare’s LiVe Well Center

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Photography: Courtesy of T. Chad Baird T. Chad Baird, owner of Zion Training Center, a local CrossFit and USA Weightlifting affiliate, has more than 12 years as an Olympic lifting and CrossFit coach. Chad is a 2019 weightlifting Masters National Champion.

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city scene

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1: Volunteers, Janet Trotter and Kathy Box, welcome visitors to the 2022 Jubilee of Trees 2: Marta and Brad Harr with daughter visit the Jubilee of Trees at the Dixie Center 3: Aaron Vasquez, MD (center), poses with his mental health team at Chamber of Commerce luncheon 4: Three friends attend artist Roland Lee's presentation at the St. George Arts Museum 5: Rob Christie, Sunrise Rotary and Kristy Pike of Children's Justice Center at Bloomington Country Club 6: Renowned artist, Roland Lee, lectures at the St. George Arts Museum about his artistic techniques 7: Visitors admire Jubilee of Trees exhibit at the Dixie Center prior to tree auction Photography by JJ Abernathy

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Annie Simkins Appointed to Chamber Position Annie Simkins has been selected as Director of Member Services for the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce. So far, she has been involved in representing the Chamber at the St. George Marathon, Huntsman World Senior Games, Ironman Championship, the new member luncheons, Jubilee of Trees luncheon and Public Policy Over Pancakes breakfasts, to name a few.

Annie previously served as manager of human resources with Skywest Airlines.

She holds an MBA through Walden University.

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Photography JJ Abernathy

Tuacahn Promises Pure Imagination in 2023 Broadway Season What is sure to be a “beautiful” lineup, filled with “pure imagination,” will feature Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; another classic, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Disney’s Tarzan in their outdoor Amphitheatre, along with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas in the Hafen Theatre. The 2023 season will be a great mix of pieces new to Tuacahn, as well as two pieces back by popular demand. Visit tuacahn.org

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

JJ ABERNATHY

With another busy year behind us, you owe it to yourself to take a breath, a break, and reset your physical, mental and emotional being. Enjoy these relaxing and rejuvenating local experiences to get you set for the year ahead.

Our Picks to Rest & Recharge SUN R OCK YOGA: Sun Rock Yoga is committed to sharing yoga and chang-

ing the lives of each client. “We help you find yourself and your peace.” 446 South Mall Dr., St. George, UT AWAKEN STUDIOS ST GEOR GE: Movement is medicine. Pilates is just as much for your physical health as it is for your mental health; Pilates reduces stress and sharpens memory. 180 South Main St., St. George, UT ST GEORGE MED SPA: St. George Med Spa is a high-end boutique medspa specializing in facial rejuvenation. The DiamondGlow facial deep cleans pores and creates a smoother skin texture. 348 North Bluff Street St., George, UT THE SPA AT CABLE MOUNTAIN LODGE: The Spa at Cable Mountain Lodge features Signature massage, facial and social spa treatments, a eucalyptus-infused steam room and whirlpool. Suggested duration: 2-3 hours. 147 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, UT RIVERSIDE MEDICAL ARTS: Riverside Medical Arts is a comprehensive, professional facility offering a wide range of aesthetically oriented services to enhance the look and feel of its patients. 1068 East Riverside Dr., St. George, UT

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MEET THIS MONTH’S CURATOR

JJ Abernathy JJ Abernathy, a rancher’s daughter from southwestern Idaho, lived in Hong Kong and Taiwan for nearly 20 years with her husband, Patrick, and their four children, where she worked in multi-national manufacturing businesses, with extensive international travel.

She received her undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in English and sociology, and her MBA from Marylhurst University, with fellowships through the National Endowment for the Arts and Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, and additional grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities at Yale University and University of Pittsburgh.

She endorses the philosophy promulgated by John Keats that “a thing of beauty is a joy forever.”

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GET ACTIVE Workout Round-up

Local gyms and fitness studios are here to help southern Utahns achieve their goals. Passionate coaches and instructors offer fun and effective indoor workouts, keeping clients warm and fit this winter. We have rounded up three popular fitness classes you will not want to miss.

Rock climb and align at Contact Climbing Gym

Bi ke to t he b e at at T he Hy p e

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Every Friday, Kelbie Sorensen leads yogis through a dynamic free-flow vinyasa practice. Free-flow yoga is open to all levels of practitioners and aims to give yogis independence as they deepen their mind-body awareness. Afterward, yogis don their climbing shoes and head to the rock wall for an optional community climb.

The opportunity to climb as a group ensures everyone has a belay partner.

This class is perfect for those seeking community and friendship.

The Hype is known for energetic and inspiring cycling classes. Cyclists spend 45 minutes racing, building muscle and climbing to the beat of popular music. Class ends with a refreshing lavender towel, short stretch and a flood of endorphins.

New riders cycle for free with the code SWEATLIFE at checkout, and this month only, new Gold Unlimited memberships are just $50 for the first month, no contract. Come see what the hype is about.

Runners are achieving their personal best at Summit’s Zone Functional Training class Tread. Guided by your heart rate and your coach, this treadmill-based workout is tailored to your goals. Tread regulars have qualified for the Boston and New York marathons all while surrounded by amazing coaches and supporters.

All abilities are welcome Mondays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 7 a.m. at their Bluff Street location.

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Spirit-free beverages are all the rage right now. Whether you choose to step back from alcohol because you don’t drink, because you are embracing “Dry-January,” or just because you are looking to start 2023 on a healthier and more resolute note, these recipes promise to help you get back on track after the overindulgence of the holidays. I recommend using the freshest ingredients, celebratory glassware, and please, don’t forget the drama of the cocktail shaker—part of the fun is the creativity and showy flair involved in preparing these seriously sophisticated concoctions. Cheers!

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY VICTORIA TOPHAM

quick cocktail syrup:

ingredients: • 1 cup fruit jam, marmalade or honey • ½ cup water

directions: Combine ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat to just below boiling. Remove from heat and strain through fine mesh strainer. Cool to room temperature before using. Refrigerate any leftover syrup for up to 2 weeks. Syrup can be used to customize a variety of mocktail and cocktail recipes. Try blackberry/sage, strawberry/jalapeno or orange/ rosemary as I’ve done here.

variations: ROSEMARY ORANGE: Combine 1 cup orange marmalade and ½ cup water. Follow basic instructions but add 4 spears fresh rosemary to the warmed syrup. Let steep 30 minutes before straining. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

HONEY GINGER: Combine 1 cup mild flavored honey and ½ cup water. Follow basic instructions, adding a 6-inch piece of grated ginger to warmed syrup. Let steep 60 minutes before straining. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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MOCKTAIL RECIPES tangerine carrot rosemary cooler makes: 1 serving

ingredients: • 4 ounces freshly squeezed tangerine juice • Juice of ½ lime • 3 ounces carrot juice (juice your own or use store-bought) • ½ ounce rosemary orange syrup (see above) • Splash of sparkling water

directions: Chill serving glass. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Place tangerine juice, lime juice, carrot juice and rosemary orange syrup in shaker. Pour your ingredients over the ice to start the chilling process. Place top on shaker and shake vigorously. Place several ice cubes into serving glass and strain chilled liquid over. Top off with sparkling water. Garnish with carrot fronds and tangerine slice. Enjoy!

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gingered beet mocktail makes: 1 serving

directions: Chill serving glass. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Place beet juice and honey ginger syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add lime juice. Place top on shaker and shake vigorously. Place several ice cubes into serving glass and strain chilled liquid over. Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine. Garnish with lime.

ingredients: • 2 ounces beet juice (juice your own or use store-bought) • 2 ounces honey ginger syrup (see above) • Juice of 1 lime • 4 ounces non-alcoholic ginger beer

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fresh tomato mock-elada

fresh tomato juice ingredients: • • • • • • •

1 pound grape tomatoes 1 red bell pepper, chopped 6 fresh basil leaves 1 sprig fresh oregano 3 sprigs Italian parsley ½ teaspoon sugar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

cocktail ingredients: • 4 ounces prepared tomato juice • Juice of ½ lime

directions: 1. Make fresh tomato juice: Place tomatoes, red bell pepper and fresh herbs in the work bowl of a food processor. Process until just pureed. Transfer to a bowl to let flavors develop at room temperature for 3-4 hours. Strain through a fine mesh strainer pressing lightly on solids to extract as much flavor as possible. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. Recipe makes enough juice for 4-6 mocktails depending on ripeness of tomatoes.

2. Make the cocktail: Chill serving glass. Place several ice cubes into a serving glass. Add fresh tomato juice and lime juice. Top with chilled ginger beer and stir gently to combine. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional salt and black pepper.

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Professional football player for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints

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MEET CHASE HANSEN ARTICLE BY FRED BERNHARDT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL C. HERBERT; UTAH ATHLETICS

This fourth-year linebacker, and soonto-be Washington County resident in the off-season, is beating the odds to keep his NFL dreams alive—through determination, luck and perseverance.

Chase was a standout in high school, playing quarterback on offense and linebacker on defense. His father had played college football at Brigham Young University and helped guide Chase’s desire to continually improve.

While on a full-ride football scholarship to the University of Utah, a turning point came during a game where the Utes starting defensive safety became injured. Chase was playing backup quarterback and was asked if he could make the switch to safety.

He answered with a resounding “Yes”— and went on to become a defensive star and All PAC-12 honoree during his 2018 senior season.

With the upcoming 2019 NFL draft, Chase dreamed of going pro.

Then, the misfortune of a major back injury in late 2018 left him undrafted and devastated. However, as luck might have it, the New Orleans Saints saw something promising in Chase’s play and character. They signed him to a free agent contract and arranged for two back surgeries that year, and in 2020, Chase made

the 53-man team roster. Yet, because of later hip, groin and ankle injuries, he only played in five games over his first three years.

“Things were inconsistent, unsure and unstable for me,” Chase explains.

He was on the Injured Reserve roster, then eventually released, and then signed back again to the practice squad. He had hip surgery during this past off-season and worked relentlessly to rehabilitate himself into NFL playing condition. His determined efforts paid off as the Saints re-signed him. Playing linebacker, he had a 40-yard interception and return, and several tackles in pre-season games, solidifying his spot on the roster once again.

Chase’s NFL journey has been a rough road, with many unexpected turns, but for now, he’s 100% again and happy. Watch for number 42 playing on special teams and filling in at linebacker. He is grateful to the Saints for sticking with him and giving him the chance to fulfill his NFL aspirations.

He says, “I’m going to go out there and play my best football and see what happens.”

Follow Chase and the Saints at nfl.com/ saints or neworleanssaints.com.

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HERITAGE DAY ALONG WITH THE REFRESHMENTS, THERE WILL BE SEVERAL OTHER FREEBIES AVAILABLE ON JAN. 28:

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ST. GEORGE'S 161 ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

O UR TOWN | ARTS + CU LTURE

The revolutionary electric telegraph was about two decades old. Photography was in its infancy.

The first major Union victory of the American Civil War was still a month away.

The date was January 17, 1862—the day a barren wasteland converging the Mojave Desert, Colorado Plateau and Great Basin was settled and incorporated as St. George.

That was 161 years ago. Who could have envisioned what St. George would become?

To celebrate St. George’s birthday, Mayor Michele Randall and members of the City Council are inviting the community to take a moment on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, and join in celebrating the city’s birthday. The elected officials will prepare free root beer floats and other goodies at the City of St. George Social Hall (47 East 200 North) from noon to 2 p.m.

“This is a community party, and everybody is invited to come celebrate our city’s history and heritage,” Mayor Randall says. “In addition to the root beer floats, there are many other free activities you can participate in during the day.”

• Free admission to the Sand Hollow Aquatic Center • Free admission to the St. George Recreation Center • Free admission to the St. George Art Museum • Free rides all day on SunTran buses • Free train rides at Thunder Junction and free rides on the St. George Carousel What promises to be a day filled with fun and fellowship is in stark contrast to the country’s status in the 1860s. The United States was a nation divided, nine months into what would be a four-year Civil War that would decide the fate of a nation not yet a century old.

The West was rugged and wild. The transcontinental railroad was still seven years from completion, which meant travel had to be done on horseback or foot through often hostile territory.

The first settlers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints entered the Salt Lake Valley in mid-1847. Less than 15 years later, Brigham Young sent a group of 309 families south for the purpose of growing cotton and grapes. They arrived to an unforgiving and forbidding landscape.

It was the steadfastness of early pioneers, their sense of teamwork and a barn-raising mentality that paved the way for a city that many would view as a pearl in the desert.

“We truly admire the sacrifice and struggle of the early settlers of St. George,” Mayor Randall adds. “The fortitude and faith that they were doing the right thing is an inspiration to me, as well as many others.”

Spurred by tourism, economic opportunity and technological advances such as air conditioning, St. George began to flourish, emerging from what once was a sleepy gas stop in the desert into a must-see destination.

Despite the explosive growth the city has experienced for several decades, it is important to retain that small-town feel that welcomed so many to St. George. Join us at the Social Hall on Jan. 28 to experience that feeling we all love.

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Maximizing Fitness FOR T. CHAD BAIRD, OWNER OF LOCAL GYM, ZION TRAINING CENTER, FITNESS IS MORE THAN EXERCISE— IT’S A WAY OF LIFE.

“Physically fit, mentally strong, spiritually sound: Building these three things helps you become the strongest version of yourself,” Chad Baird says. And this supreme form of strength can only be earned, something Chad says he knows all too well. After all, he built his philosophy on personal suffering.

Soon after opening the gym in 2011, Chad’s wife, Ashley, was diagnosed with stage 4 triple negative breast cancer and given 18 months to live; shortly afterward, Chad was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer.

“Mine was way less severe,” he said, “but this was a dark time. The whole world felt like it was coming down.”

During this time, “the gym was a saving grace for us,” Chad says. “The members surrounded us, lifted us up and gave us strength to keep going.” But with five young children to care for and overwhelmed with grief, Chad was forced to dig deep, to tap into his inner strength. And through adversity, new perspectives were born: “You realize what matters; the little trivial things no longer matter.”

Now, after a courageous battle, Ashley’s cancer is in remission and Chad is proud to say he and his wife got through it together, stronger than ever. He dedicates himself to continuing to embody the lessons he

The coach at work

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learned through his toughest times. “It’s a constant progression,” he says, “but I live and teach it daily.”

Chad and Ashley’s examples of strength and courage continue to inspire their gym members, showing up in their consistency, dedication and work ethic. These athletes—men and women of all ages and fitness levels, from experienced competitors to teens, moms, dads and seniors—have learned to persevere by doing hard things. They typically train in one of two domains: the CrossFit methodology under the CrossFit Zion program, which espouses “constantly varied, functional fitness performed at high intensity,” and Olympic weightlifting under the USA Wrestling-affiliated Zion Barbell moniker.

On any given day, the CrossFit athletes—led by Chad and his team of level one and level two CrossFit coaches—train in anything from cleans and jerks, snatches, squats and deadlifts, to strongman work with heavy odd objects, body-weight movements and gymnastics progressions. And because each workout of the day or WOD—in CrossFit parlance—is performed at high intensity, each workout, in addition to being a calorie-scorcher, pushes athletes well out of their comfort zones.

“When you consistently work on your physical state of being, your body forces your mind to adapt; you must become stronger mentally to match what your body is doing,” Chad says. And struggle not only strengthens the body and mind, but also “awakens you to a spiritual state and you become spiritually sound.” And this is why, to his athletes, Chad is the WODfather, equal parts spiritual guru and athletic trainer. The result? Zion members not only report reduced body fat and increased muscle, but less anxiety and depression, more confidence, more energy, more purpose. For some, it’s life-changing.

“All of our members are here for the same reasons,” Chad says, “to maximize their fitness for their sport or lifestyle. Some train to get better at Ironman, marathons, lifting competitions, CrossFit competitions, to be the best firefighter, to be better in law enforcement, the list goes on. Anyone who comes through our doors—big, small, older, younger—one thing is the same for all of them—they are here to build the best version of themselves.”

Contact Chad at crossfitzion.com \\ @tchadbaird \\ @crossfitzion

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T. CH A D B A IR D T. Chad Baird has more than 12 years experience as a strength, Olympic lifting and CrossFit coach. He owns Zion Training Center, a local CrossFit and USAW affiliate and is a 2019 Masters National Champion in USA Weightlifting. Being functionally fit, strong, flexible and adaptable are among his top priorities.

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The Benefits of Plant-based Eating Most people think a plant-based diet is strictly for those vegan and vegetarian types, but there is no debating the overwhelming evidence showing the benefits of improved health for those who make that diet choice.

Plant-based eating is more of a lifestyle than a diet. You are simply eating more foods that are closer to their harvested state with minimal processing.

Meatless diets have been shown to improve health outcomes by lowering the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, inflammation and some cancers. It also improves gut health because of added fiber to your diet.

A plant-based diet still allows you to consume the carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals and vitamins that are necessary

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for good health, with the added benefits of being higher in fiber and phytonutrients.

You do not have to give up meat entirely, and there are labels to identify where you fall in your plant eating journey. Do what is comfortable for you so you will stick with it.

You can choose to be a flexitarian, which means you occasionally eat meat, but you choose plants as the primary foods you eat. You have some flexibility with your diet. If you choose to be a vegetarian, then you do not eat meat, but you still eat eggs and dairy products as opposed to being a vegan who eats no animal products.

There is also another reason to add more fruits and vegetables to your daily food intake— it is better for the environment. The industries that produce our dairy and meats are said to account for a third of the world’s water usage in addition to producing greenhouse gas emissions. Eat your greens and save the planet!

TIPS TO GET STARTED ON YOUR PLANTBASED JOURNEY:

add a punch to your vegetables and add green leafy vegetables to your smoothies.

3. Use the whole plant because there are nutrients in every part of the plant, including the stems and leaves. Use the leaves from celery, radishes, beets and carrots, and use the stems from spinach. Don’t throw away vital nutrients like potassium, vitamin C and fiber. You are also reducing waste.

4. Eat the rainbow! Choose different colored fruits and vegetables to get a variety of nutrients.

The color of plant-based foods is often an indicator of the vitamins and minerals they contain.

So, more colors mean more nutrients. For one example, orange foods contain beta carotene, the precursor for vitamin A. 5. If you do not eat any animal products, you will need to take a B12 and possibly an iron supplement. Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin available only in animal products. Low B12 can cause anemia and damage to the nervous system. Some vegan foods are fortified with vitamin B12.

6. A meat-free diet does not automatically mean healthy if you replace the meat with highly processed junk food and meat substitutes. You need to eat good, fresh quality fruits, vegetables and grains to get the health benefits that can add years to your life.

“Eat good, fresh quality fruits, vegetables and grains to get the health benefits that add years to your life.”

1. Make small changes to test your comfort level when reducing meat intake. There is a risk of being overwhelmed if you suddenly stop eating meat altogether, and it will be harder to stick to your choice long term. Start by increasing consumption of plant foods you already like.

2. A plant-based diet does not mean your meals will be boring. You can create a variety of dishes including ethnic meals that are meat-free and delicious. This is a great time to try new spices to

Claudia Martin-Ayoade is a registered dietitian, writer and public speaker who is passionate about educating people on nutrition and addressing food insecurity.

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LEGGINGS 3 WA Y S ARTICLE BY HALEY WILLIAMS

Our suggestions for styling faux leather leggings As we move through the season of spandex when most of us feel we’d rather not leave our stretchy pants, we wanted to feature three distinct looks using the same pair of Foil Snake Print Faux Leather leggings from Spanx.

Whether you’re brunching with the babes or getting ready for date night, these versatile leggings can carry you through from casual to chic. While there are endless ways to wear them, we’re going to show you three ways to start styling them today.

BRUNCH A FTER BA R R E Who doesn’t love a good brunch with the girls after your workout complete with mimosas to celebrate? Our suggestion is to layer your tank with loose layers and a light jacket to swiftly transition you from the barre to breakfast. Don’t forget a cute tote or bag. Consider throwing in any makeup or face wipes you may need for freshening up on your way.

MOTO MAMA What we love about Spanx is their inherent ability to elevate your look, regardless of the occasion. Pair them with edgy booties or colorful pumps for a more elegant aesthetic. Consider a chunky sweater with some unexpected details like the bare shoulder shown here, a thick boucle or intricate detailing.

SAT U R DAY SPORTS CH IC Whether you’re headed to a child’s sports game or a bar to watch the big game with your friends, leggings offer the structure and flexibility you’ll want. Layers are life for this look. We tied a button-down around the waist and added fur-lined high tops to provide practical footwear.

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H A PPY (A ND HEA LTHY) NEW YEA R! CREATING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AT INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE’S LIVE WELL CENTER

ARTICLE BY MARIANNE HAMILTON PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE

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A quick Google search of “the most common New Year’s Resolutions” yields very familiar themes: Most of us hope to lose weight and live healthier lives. Fortunately, with 2023 now officially underway, southern Utah residents have an outstanding resource—or full complement of resources—that can make that resolution a reality.

Tucked away on the lower level of the St. George Regional Hospital Health & Performance Center, the Intermountain Healthcare LiVe Well Center offers patients and those seeking a healthier lifestyle a robust array of services supporting body, mind and soul.

Lifestyle, in fact, is what it’s all about at LiVe Well. Just ask Nicole A. Fellows, PA-C, MS, who’s been on staff at the center for the past year. Nicole, who was recruited from the esteemed Mayo Clinic, holds a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Des Moines University, and has been in practice for more than seven years. She believes the center can play a significant role in shifting healthcare from a reactive to a proactive model.

“I provide lifestyle-focused primary care and lifestyle medicine consult services,” Nicole explains. “The LiVe Well Center offers truly traditional, evidence-based medicine. But we focus our emphasis and resources on the things we know are the first measures for taking care of patients’ health and wellbeing, such as exercise, nutrition and counseling.”

With that goal in mind, Nicole and her team deliver everything from fitness and yoga classes to consultations with exercise physiologists, registered dieticians and a licensed social worker, strength conditioning and personal training classes, and more. For those whose travel schedules or ongoing safety concerns preclude in-person meetings and classes, streaming and virtual options are available as well.

Nicole notes that each patient’s program, which begins with a functional fitness assessment, is expressly tailor-made.

“We review their labs, we find out about any existing ailments, we check the patient’s strength and balance, and so forth, so we can make sure we’re never recommending a program that might injure them. And then we develop a program that will help each person meet their unique goals.”

Many, but not all, of the services offered by LiVe Well are covered by insurance. Nicole hopes that taking a proactive approach to healthcare—encouraging patients to adopt a

lifestyle that will stave off chronic illness, falls, weight issues, depression and other disorders—will eventually create a new standard of care.

“My ultimate hope is that we can prove value in this, and to expand coverage so these services can be more widely accessible. We want to transform the way we provide care.”

Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine services are billed to insurance; other services are fee-based. For more information or to schedule a functional fitness assessment, call 435.251.3793 or visit livewellcenter.org/stgeorge.

LIVE WELL CENTER’S OVERALL SERVICES INCLUDE: • • • • • • •

Lifestyle Medicine Nutrition Counseling Live Well Assessments Fitness Assessments Body Composition Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) VO2 Max Testing

FITNESS CLASSES INCLUDE: • • • • •

Live Fit Classes Personal & Small Group Training Flex, Mindful Living, Yoga Arthrofit, Balance & Mobility, Strength & Conditioning Virtual Classes

A B O U T N I C O L E A . F E L L O W S , PA- C

Nicole A. Fellows, PA-C, exhibits a professional interest in teaching/ precepting and providing high quality care and positive patient experience through an individualized approach to medicine. In her practice, Nicole specializes in lifestyle medicine, internal medicine and chronic disease management and prevention. Conditions treated include hypertension, diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, thyroid abnormalities, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, arthritis and fatigue.

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Nature in Abstraction at Kayenta

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C E NT E R F O R T H E A RTS AT KAYE NTA , 8 8 1 C OYOT E G U LC H C T., I V I NS | 1 2:0 0 P M This eclectic exhibit will feature artists who have created nature through a variety of mediums, including paintings, drawings, textiles, clay, collage and sculpture. An artists opening reception will take place on Wed. Jan. 4, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Event is free. kayentaarts.com/ event/nature-in-abstraction/ JANUARY 7TH

Mykola Suk Returns

C E NT E R F O R T H E A RTS AT KAYE NTA , 8 8 1 C OYOT E G U LC H C T., I V I NS | 7 :30 P M Ukrainian-American pianist, Mykola Suk, gained international recognition as the winner of the First Prize and Gold Medal at the 1971 International Liszt-Bartok Competition in Budapest, Hungary. His career has spanned four continents in the world’s most prestigious venues. Featuring: Precious Beethoven Piano Trio Opus 1 #1, Bagatelles for Solo Piano, Piano Concerto #1. Free post-concert Meet the Artists reception. kayentaarts.com JANUARY 10 TH

Predicting and Preventing Disease Through HerediGene and Research

C E NT E R F O R T H E A RTS AT KAYE NTA , 8 8 1 C OYOT E G U LC H C T., I V I NS | 6 :30 P M Dr. Derrick Haslem is an oncologist in St. George and is affiliated with

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multiple hospitals in the area. He walks us through the HerediGene Research happening at Intermountain Hospital and beyond. HerediGene Study is a research study mapping the genomes of hundreds of thousands of patients and participants across the intermountain west. Anyone may enroll by consenting at HerediGene.org . kayentaarts.com/event/voyager R UN S JA N UA RY 1 2 TH THRO UG H JA N UARY 16TH

Arts to Zion Southern Utah

PARTICIPATING ARTIST STUDIOS The 12th annual Arts to Zion Tour is an art adventure of participating artist studios, art galleries and museums through our stunning redrock landscape. For more details visit artstozion.org

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Kate MacLeod Concert

C E NT ER F O R THE ARTS AT KAYE NTA, 881 COYOTE G ULCH C T. , IVINS | 7 : 30 PM Americana musician, Kate MacLeod, brings music through her original songs, instrumentals and creative renditions of tradition and popular music. She was awarded “Best of the West” by Far-West division of Folk Alliance International.

Kate will perform on guitar, violing, mountain dulcimer and harmonica, accompanied by Mark Hazel, Mandy Danzig and Jim Stout. kayentaarts.com/events/kate-macleod-concert/

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THE ELECTRIC THEATER, 68 E TABERNACLE, ST. GEORGE | 7:00 PM The Winter Concert Series is a festive celebration of wonderful music that brings the community of all ages together for an exciting night.

Seating is based on first come first serve basis. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. sgcit y.org /allar tsandrecreat ion/ winterconcertseries PER FOR MANCES R UN JANUA RY 19 TH THR OUGH FEBR UARY 25T H

My Fair Lady

ST. G E O R G E MUS I CA L T H E AT E R , 21 2 N MA I N ST. , ST. G E O R G E | 7 :30 P M The story concerns Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from Henry Higgins, professor and phonetician, so she may pass as a lady. Despite his cynical nature and difficulty understanding women, Higgins falls in love with her. sgmusicaltheater.com PER FOR MANCES R UN JANUA RY 26TH THR OUGH FEBR UARY 4 T H

Sam Shepard’s “True West”

C E NT E R F O R T H E A RTS AT KAYE NTA , 8 8 1 C OYOT E G U LC H C T., I V I NS | 7 :30 P M True West is widely understood to be one of Sam Shepard’s most potent plays. The performance projects a grim slice of Americana, profiling two estranged brothers: a Hollywood screenwriter and a petty thief The struggle of the American Dream is at the heart of this classic play, and Shepard brings all its ugliness and heartbreak to light. kayentaarts.com/event/

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UT Live Presents BYU Vocal Point

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C OX PE RFO RMIN G ARTS C E NT ER, 3 95 S UN IVER S ITY AVE. , ST. GEO RG E | 7:30 PM Vocal Point is Brigham Young University’s renowned nine-man acapella group. They combine harmony, humor and remarkable vocal percussion into a thrilling showcase. These crowd pleasers cover it all, including rock, pop, country, jazz, hymns and R&B. UT Live Presents is formerly Celebrity Concert Series.

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Southwest Symphony Features Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with David Park

C OX PE RFO RMIN G ARTS C E NT ER, 3 2 5 S UN IVERS ITY AVE. , ST. GEO RG E | 7:30 PM The Southwest Symphony’s Artist in Residence, David Park, joins the symphony for one of the greatest violin concertos of all time. The Mendelssohn will be paired with the beloved American composer Florence Price’s first symphony, which will have you dancing by the end of the night. This concert will be recorded live for a professionally-released CD. For tickets, visit utahtech.evenue.net

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