Today's Boomer Vol.3 No.5 September/October 2014

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Boomer Health & Wellness Back to Basics

Are you in Retirement Danger Zone?

Boomer Travel Fall Food Festivals

Boomer Healthy Eating:

Tailgate Time

Social Security: Your Questions Answered

F– Being Old: Score Big for the “Blue Zone” Lifestyle Today’s BoomeR

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This Issue September / October 2014 Volume 3, Number 5

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Are you in Retirement Danger?

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Social Security

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Your questions answered

Boomer Travel

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Founders John Vardallas & Alexandra Maragha Editor-In-Chief Alexandra Maragha Contributing Writers : Karyl Richson: Social Security Chef Eben Atwater: Healthy Eating

Fall food festivals

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Health & Wellness Back to Basics

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For Letters to the Editor, articles and feedback as well as advertising inquiries email Alexandra@TheAmericanBoomeR.com

Boomer Healthy Eating

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Fall tailgate time

New Blog: F-Being Old

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Live the “Blue Zone” lifestyle

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The American BoomeR.com John Vardallas CEO/Founder Professional Speaker Business/Lifestyle Strategist Boomer Sage and Blogger JohnVardallas@TheAmericanBoomeR.com (608) 577-8707 Alexandra Maragha Co-Founder, Editor-In-Chief Today’s BoomeR Alexandra@TheAmericanBoomeR.com Today’s BoomeR Vol.3 No.5 Today’s BoomeR is published six times (Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/ June, July/Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec) a year by The American BoomeR.com 769 North Star Drive (Suite 207) Madison, WI 53718 All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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Fall back to Basics Fall is a time for change. Change can come in the most beautiful of ways as nature provides the most scenic landscapes for all to enjoy.

It is with this organic motivation that this issue is created.

The basics of life and most happiness is rooted in wellness. Health is measured to cover three areas including mind body and soul. Our (feature)feature p.

10 back basic elements that contribute to encouraging brings wellness and brings benefits of happiness and improved lifestyles through water, walking and working relationships, especially for Boomers.

Boomer travel can give pure joy from experiencing the organic elements to which the season offers and that local festivals bring to many to share and celebrate. Boomer Chef Eben Atwater presents a basic and tasty new look at tailgating with a simple chicken on the grill and complementing salad. p. 4 Falling back to the basics in anything can prove to be the most satisfying and productive way to turn, when looking to improve and enhance your life. Enjoy this issue.

p. 12 Alexandra Maragha Editor-In-Chief Send Letters and Feedback to: Alexandra@theamericanboomer.com

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Are You in the Retirement Danger Zone?

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turn. It is critical for A bad investment can be a serious wealth stealer, but as much as those in it matters how much you lose, it can matter equally when the loss the retirement danger zone to begin to occurs. As you approach or enter your retirement years, declines reallocate more of their retirement funds in the value of your portfolio can be especially devastating. toward rock-solid products that remove "Dollar-cost averaging" describes any risk of market loss. Below are some how you can benefit even when places you could reallocate money from the market goes backwards -- if you stock and bond mutual funds to places with much less volatility. don't need to withdraw your mon- The old rule of thumb is that you will sacrifice decent growth to ey anytime soon, and continue to preserve your principal. In many cases, that is true. regularly invest when prices are low. Let's say you invest $500 a Savings accounts have a pitiful rate of growth and should be used month in a mutual fund. When the fund is $15 a share, you're buystrictly for a liquid emergency fund. The principal is protected and ing more share than when it's $20. Then when the market comes FDIC-insured. back and your fund hopefully goes up, you own more shares, so your gains will be bigger.

Money market accounts are usually very safe and offer a higher -However, dollar-cost averaging assumes that you are in the accumulation phase of life and will keep putting in fresh money toward retirement for awhile. It also assumes you have enough time before you'll need the money to allow your portfolio to rebound from any significant downturns.

If you're in the distribution phase of life and are taking funds out of that mutual fund, what you run up against is the phenomenon of "reverse dollar cost averaging." If you are taking out $3,000 a month to help cover your retirement expenses, and you have to sell shares at the lower $15 apiece price, you'll need to sell more of them, which means you won't be holding them when they recover. And sales like that can cause you to run out of money quicker.

Enter the Retirement Danger Zone The retirement danger zone begins when you get within 10 years of your scheduled retirement date, and lasts for the remainder of your life. Any losses you take during this phase can dramatically affect the quality of your later years. Many older people who experienced such pains to their portfolios in 2007 and 2008 found that they couldn't afford to retire on schedule, or had to go back to work to supplement their income. According to the Federal Reserve, the median net worth for Americans ages 55 to 64 went down approximately 33 percent from 2007 to 2010.

Stock indexes are hitting records again now, and enthusiasm may be causing some people to forget just how fast the market can

but still low -- growth rate than savings accounts. They are very liquid.

Fixed annuities offer better rates than above but are not liquid.

Annuities come built in with an early withdrawal penalty that can wipe out modest gains if funds are needed sooner than expected.

Don't confuse a fixed annuity with a variable annuity that tracks the markets and hence are subject to large losses. Variable annuities are not a place for retirement danger zone money.

Certificates of deposit offer more interest than savings accounts but take away liquidity. CDs are for defined periods from 30 days to a number of years. The longer you agree to not touch the money, the more interest the bank will pay.

Fixed indexed annuities are a hybrid of fixed and variable annuities that will protect your principal in down markets but allow you to participate in a portion of the gains in up markets. You can also buy a lifetime income rider that will assure a certain income for you and your spouse's lifetime. They are illiquid for the first seven to 10 years, depending on the product. They could be a great place for IRA funds to grow safely.

Cash accounts allow people to deposit funds with some life insurance companies on a fixed rate of return that is usually more attractive than what banks offers. When banks are paying 0.5 percent, some of these accounts pay 3 percent. These accounts are generally liquid -- but if you withdraw from the account, you must withdraw the entire balance.

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Social Security: Your questions answered

By Karyl Richson , Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

Answer:

What type of information will I need to provide if I’d like to apply online for Social Security retirement benefits?

Answer:

Most people must wait until age 65 to qualify for Medicare benefits. Some people can get Medicare at any age, including those who: 

Have been getting Social Security disability benefits for 24

Whether you apply for retirement benefits online, by phone or

months or more;

in an office, we suggest that you have the following information 

Have kidney failure and require dialysis;

at hand when you do it—it will make completing the application 

Have had a kidney transplant; or

easier for you.

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Receive disability benefits because they suffer from amyo-

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Your birthdate, place of birth and Social Security number;

trophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig’s dis-

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Your bank account number and your bank's routing num-

ease). You can apply online for Medicare at

ber, for direct deposit;

www.socialsecurity.gov/medicareonly.

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The amount of money you earned last year and this year. If you are applying for benefits in the months of September

I noticed that my date of birth in Social Security’s records is wrong. How do I get that corrected?

through December, you may also need to provide an estimate of what you expect to earn next year if you plan to continue working; 

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The name and address of your employer(s) for this year and To change the date of birth shown on our records, take the follast year;

lowing steps:

The beginning and ending dates of any active military ser-

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Complete an Application For A Social Security Card

vice you had prior to 1968; and

(Form SS-5);

The name, Social Security number and date of birth of your 

Show us documents proving:

current and any former spouses.

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Depending on your situation, you may need to provide addi-

U.S. citizenship (if you have not previously established your citizenship with us);

tional documentation with your application. We’ll give you in-

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Age; and

structions on how to mail or bring it to us. To get started, visit

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Identity; and * Take (or mail) your completed application

our Retirement Planner at www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2.

and documents to your local Social Security office.

Note that all documents must be either originals or copies certi-

I am 65 and my wife is 62 and receiving spouse's benefits. When will she qualify for Medicare benefits?

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fied by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. For details on the documents you’ll need, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ss5doc.

BOOMER TRAVEL

America’s Best Fall Food Festivals Fodor’s Travel www.fodors.com

Looking to enjoy the best of fall in every part of the country? Take October and November to follow the colors of fall where they land and where each sight is matched with tastes that are reflective of local harvests, festivals and traditions.

Great American Beer Festival Where: Denver When: October 2–4, 2014 Founded in 1982, the Great American Beer Festival is a celebration of the best brews produced around the Today’s BoomeR 7

country, with nearly 700 breweries represented at last year's festival. When you've had your fill of beer, sample some of the artisanal cheeses, hosted by the American Cheese Society, or check out

the Farm to Table Pavilion, featuring the best chefs working in the U.S.

American Royal BBQ Where: Kansas City When: October 2–5, 2014 (World Series of Barbecue) Since 1899, the American Royal has hosted one of the country's premiere rodeos, and with the addition of the World Series of Barbecue, the event has become a food event as well. Put on by The American Royal Association, a not-for-profit organization based in Kansas City, the event hosts the largest barbecue festival in the world and is the "season finale for the competitive barbecue circuit," featuring more than 550 teams vying for titles in four meat categories.

National Apple Harvest Festival Where: Arendtsville, Pennsylvania 8 Today’s BoomeR

When: October 4–5, 11–12, 2014 Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the National Apple Harvest Festival rounds out its fruit-themed offerings with antique car displays, chainsaw carving, and a petting zoo. You'll find apples baked, pressed, jellied, candied, and more; when you're ready to try something

else, be sure to pick up one of the festival's steak sandwiches.

Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Where: New York City When: October 16–19, 2014 With proceeds going to hunger-relief charities, the New York City Wine & Food Festival brings together the best of the Big Apple and celebrity chefs from around the world. Gregory Marchand, Christopher Kostow, Andy Ricker, Dominique Ansel, Tom Colicchio, and Mario Batali will all be making an appearance at this year's festival, and chef demonstrations will include everything from vegan and raw dinners to butchering lessons. Admission doesn't come cheap at these events, but the world-class talent and noble cause make the price well worth it.

Keene Pumpkin Festival

Where: Keene, New Hampshire When: October 18, 2014 After setting an attendance record last year with more than 30,500 festivalgoers, the Keene Pumpkin Festival returns to this sleepy New Hampshire town better than ever this year. With jack-o'-lantern-lined streets and the smell of maple cotton candy in the air, this charming festival captures the quintessence of fall in New England.

The Great Pumpkin Mile race kicks off the day first thing in the morning, and the festival ends with the Pump(kin) Dump Derby, a race that pits teams against each other as they clean up after the festival.

Wellfleet OysterFest Where: Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts When: October 18–19, 2014 Seafood lovers shouldn't miss this annual Cape Cod tradition, now entering its 14th year of oyster-themed fes-

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island's worldrenowned beans with coffee-picking contests, cooking demonstrations, farm tours, and the crowning of Miss Kona Coffee.

Source: www.fodors.com

tivities. The Oyster Shuck-Off competition is the highlight of OysterFest, and judging of the tedious event has been known to rile up the goodnatured crowd in the past.

Aside from the competition, check out the Crabgrass (bluegrass) music on the Main Stage or enter the round-robin tennis tournament.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Where: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii When: November 7–16, 2014 The coffee culture on Hawaii's Big Island stretches back nearly 200 years, with many fifthgeneration coffee farmers populating the Kona region.

The annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates the 10 Today’s BoomeR

Boomer Health & Wellness: Back to Basics Water, walking and working relationships prove to be the most basic stress reducers and the most overlooked in maintaining health and happiness.

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The Healthy Wonders With Water www.Webmd.com

To keep stress levels down, keep a glass of water at your desk or carry a sports bottle and sip regularly.

Stay Slimmer With Water

Build Muscle Tone With Water

Trying to lose weight? Water revs up metabolism and helps you feel full.

Drinking water helps prevent muscle cramping and lubricates joints in the body.

Replace calorie-filled beverages with water, and drink a glass before meals to help you feel fuller.

When you're well hydrated, you can exercise longer and stronger without "hitting the wall."

Drinking more water helps amp up metabolism Nourish Your Skin especially if your glass is icy cold. Your body must Fine lines and wrinkles are deeper when you're work to warm the water up, burning a few extra dehydrated. Water is nature's own beauty cream. calories in the process.

Drinking water hydrates skin cells and plumps them up, making your face look younger.

It also flushes out impurities and improves circulation and blood flow, helping your skin glow.

Stay Regular With Water Along with fiber, water is important for good digestion.

Water helps dissolve waste particles and passes them smoothly through your digestive tract.

Water Boosts Your Energy If you're feeling drained and depleted, get a pickme-up with water. Dehydration makes you feel tired.

The right amount of water will help your heart pump your blood more effectively.

And water can help your blood transport oxygen and other essential nutrients to your cells.

Lower Stress With Water About 70% to 80% of your brain tissue is water. If you're dehydrated, your body and your mind are stressed.

If you're dehydrated, your body absorbs all the water, leaving your colon dry and making it more difficult to pass waste.

Water Reduces Kidney Stones The rate of painful kidney stones is rising. One of the reasons could be because people -- including children -- aren't drinking enough water.

Water dilutes the salts and minerals in your urine that form the solid crystals known as kidney stones.

Kidney stones can't form in diluted urine, so reduce your risk with plenty of water!

Are You Drinking Enough Water?

If you're feeling thirsty, you're already a little dehy- Most healthy adults get enough to drink by letting their thirst guide them. drated.

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But the exact amount you need depends on your size, level of activity, the weather, and your general health.

You may need more water if you exercise or sweat heavily.

Walking for a Healthy Heart Walking is a form of aerobic exercise and is one of the easiest ways to increase your physical activity and improve your health. Physical activity increases your heart rate, strengthens your heart, and increases blood circulation through your body, bringing more oxygen and nutrients to your organs. Exercise also increases your lungs' ability to take in oxygen, lowers blood pressure, helps to reduce body fat, and improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Have a checkup before beginning an exercise program. If you have heart problems, your doctor may want to do tests to find out how much activity your heart can each heartbeat and deliver more oxygen and nusafely handle. trients to other organs.

Start out slowly at first, with a warm-up in the beHow can I stay motivated with a walking proginning, a faster pace in the middle, and a cool gram? down at the end.

To stay motivated, walk with friends, coworkers, or pets. Set goals you can reach.

One of the best ways to stay motivated to walk is to include other people. Ask friends and coworkers to join you. Join a walking group or club.

Use a pedometer to count your steps. Wear it all  day and try to take at least 2,000 more steps a day than you normally do, and gradually increase your steps over time.

Try to do at least 2½ hours of moderate exercise a week.* One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week.

Why is walking good for my heart?

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Your heart is a muscle with fibers that allow it to contract and pump blood. When used during aerobic exercise, the heart becomes more efficient  and pumps more blood with each heartbeat. Exercise, such as walking, also increases your muscles' ability to take oxygen from the blood. A  more efficient heart can pump more blood with

Buy a pedometer. Wear it every day, and count your steps. The first time you wear it, count how many steps you normally take in a day. Set a goal for increasing it each day or week. Try to start with an increase of 2,000 steps a day and work toward 10,000. Get others to join you and set goals as a group.

Walk before or after work or on your lunch break. Instead of taking a snack or coffee break, take a walk break.

If the weather is bad, take comfortable shoes to the mall and walk several laps inside.

Walk to work, school, the grocery store, or a restaurant.

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Walk around your neighborhood, around an entire park, or to do errands.

give and receive support. Building positive relationships with people can make a difference in how resilient you are. Try to connect with people Schedule walks on your business calendar. who have a positive outlook and can make you Turn a walk into a brainstorming session with laugh and help you. The more positive your relaa coworker. tionships are, the better you'll be able to face Wear comfortable shoes and socks that cush- life's challenges. ion your feet.

The support you get from your social connections Drink plenty of water. Take a bottle with you can add to your feelings of meaning and purpose when you walk. in life. These, in turn, add to your resilience. Happy, resilient people tend to be more connected to Be safe, and know your surroundings. Walk in the people around them. Resilient people know a well-lighted, safe place. that they can depend on the strength of their famPlan family outings around walks together. ily and friends when the going gets tough.

Remember that giving support is just as important as getting support. You count on your so Set a goal to participate in an organized fitcial connections for support, but they also count ness walk. on you. Ask others about their families, jobs, and interests, and help them when you can. Don't al*Citations: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2008). 2008 Physical Activity Guideways focus on your challenges or talk about yourlines for Americans (ODPHP Publication No. U0036). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing self. Know when it's time to listen or just enjoy Office. Available online: http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/guidelines/default.aspx. your friends' company. Giving support to others Working Relationships builds the social bonds that help make you resiliSocial connections ent. are the relationHow can you make more social connections? ships you have with the people around There are many ways you can start building posiyou. They may be tive relationships: 

Take your dog on a walk.

close, like family,  friends, and coworkers, or more distant, like people you know casually. They can  be as close as next door or so far away that you only connect with them by telephone or through  the Internet.

Invite a friend who makes you laugh, and go to a funny movie.

Send an encouraging email or text message to someone who's going through a hard time.

Look for a faith community that shares your views. It may also have its own organized social groups.

Your network of relationships may be big or small. One or two close family members or  Call a food bank or hospital and ask about friends may be all you need to feel supported and their volunteer programs. valued. Whether your circle is big or small, the You can also connect with people through social important thing is that you are there for each media on the Internet. Many people interact more other. freely with people they can't see face-to-face.

Why are social connections important?

Online forums about specific interests can be a good choice for people who cannot leave their Resilience, the ability to bounce back after homes or are shy or self-conscious. stressful situations, is strengthened when you 14 Today’s BoomeR

BOOMER HEALTHY EATING: Fall Tailgate Time Fall is, far and away, my favorite season. It puts me in mind of all the wonderful stuff that comes to fruition right about now. Apples, squash, grapes, nuts, a myriad of delights flourish in crisp, cool nights and warm days.

And of course, there's also football. Here in the great northwest, our beloved Seattle Seahawks are flush from their first Super Bowl win, as the U.W. Huskies and W.S.U. Cougars start their seasons as well. All that means one thing to a foodie, and that's tailgating.

Recipes and Photos from Chef Eben Atwater www.urbanmonique.com What began as a simple picnic behind the family Rambler has become an institution. There are designated areas, folks who camp out to cook, (and never even enter the stadiums), and even professional cooking competitions centered on the pursuit. Wherever you fall in that pantheon, you owe it to you and yours to make something great before the big game. While there's nothing at all wrong with the stalwarts of a good tailgate, dogs, burgers and the like can be a bit heavy for our mature constitutions. Here's our suggestion for a perfect tailgate meal that's a bit lighter on the ol' gut, but every bit as satisfying.

If a nicely grilled chicken is a thing of beauty, then a butterflied bird is the pinnacle. This elegant and deceptively simple method leads to a better bird. Chicken on the grill is hugely popular for good reason, but it’s also the top victim of overcooking, resulting in a stringy, dried out final product. As much as any other factor, that problem is a function of portion size. The smaller the chunk, the easier it is to over do it. Conversely, a whole chicken makes a fine vehicle for staying plump and juicy on outdoor cookers.

Making a chicken relatively flat is easy as all get out, and if, like Monica, (Sorry, Babe), you have a lovehate relationship with sharp knives, it’s a perfect process for you. A pair of decent kitchen shears is all you need, and here's how you do it. A full chicken of an decent size will easily feed four.

Read the whole piece and make yourself a shopping list for this meal. There are a few must-have ingredients you owe it to yourselves to try if you don't already have them in your pantry. Here's the scoop. * Purchase a nice, whole chicken that's as good as you can get; quality always matters, so fresh and local beats frozen from wherever every time. * Find a freshly baked baguette as well. * Grains of Paradise are not a true pepper. This is a legendary spice that has a depth and breadth of flavor like no other. * Champagne Vinegar is made in the same manner as the more common varieties, but uses champagne grapes or the bubbly itself. It has a light, sharp fruitiness like no other vinegar, and makes a sublime Dijon vinaigrette. * Meyer Lemons are often described as a cross between a lemon and an orange, which is pretty accuToday’s BoomeR 15

rate. They are sweeter and more complex than plain lemons. Grilling them lightly enhances their sweet, tart flavors even more.

This wonderful meal deserves great beverages as an accompaniment. If beer is your choice, consider a local Hefeweizen. This hearty fall specialty is brewed with a high percentage of wheat malt, which imparts a lovely grassy note to the taste profile and a nice, full mouth feel. I prefer the unfiltered versions, and they're definitely worth a try.

If wine is more your style, this is a perfect meal for a good Chardonnay. The rich, buttery tang of the wine is a great palate cleanser and compliments the bird and the salad well.

If you're not sure either of those options sound enticing, consider a local hard cider. Angry Orchard is a great cider, widely available these days. They recently released an Elderflower hard cider that is an absolute delight. Elderflower liqueurs date back to ancient times in Europe, but are relatively new to our shores. This cider has subtle floral notes and a distinct tang that blends perfectly with this great meal, and they go down lighter than beer.

Alright, so, now you're stadium side and ready to rock. While you can do the butterfly ahead of time if you like, if you've got the work surface where you'll tailgate, doing it there is a nice show in and of itself. After checking the cavity of your bird for giblets, neck, etc, flip it over so it’s breast side down. Take your shears and line them up just to the right or left of the spine, and cut a straight line all the way through from one end to the other. Repeat on the other side of the spine. That’s all the cutting you’ve got to do, (told ya it was easy). Grab the spine and pull it away from the bird; there won’t be much left holding it on.

Now, flip the bird over, arrange it evenly, then give it a squish with your palms, as if you're giving the whole bird CPR. With a firm push or two, you’ll end up with a beautifully butterflied bird, ready to rub and cook. Tuck the wings in against the body, so they'll cook more evenly with the rest of the bird.

Smoky Chicken Rub 1 teaspoon black Pepper

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1/2 teaspoon Grains of Paradise (Sub more pepper if you don't have this, but go find some as well!)

1 teaspoon Alderwood Smoked Salt 1 teaspoon Smoked Sweet Paprika 1/2 teaspoon granulated Garlic 1 Tablespoon extra virgin Olive Oil Juice of 1 Meyer Lemon (Regular lemon is OK as a sub)

1/4 to 1/2 fresh Meyer Lemon, (again, plain old lemons are just fine too) 1 Tablespoon shredded Parmegiano Regiano cheese

While the bird is cooking, you'll prepare a simple grilled Romaine salad, with a Dijon vinaigrette made with Champagne vinegar.

Portion chicken into breasts, wings, drums, and backs and serve with the salad, fresh bread and the beverage of your choice.

Grilled Romaine Salad

Go Hawks!

For the dressing, (Serves 4) Dijon Vinaigrette 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Champagne Vinegar Combine all the dry ingredients in a spice grinder and give them a 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard whirl. Add oil and lemon to dry in a small mixing bowl. Allow rub Pinch of Sea Salt to rest for about 15 minutes, so flavors can marry. Rub evenly Variant: Add 1/2 teaspoon of good local honey or agave nectar. over the bird and allow to rest for another 15 minutes while the grill heats up.

Combine all ingredients and whisk briskly. Allow the dressing to sit so the flavors can marry while you grill the romaine.

Grill over gas or charcoal, covered. Start the bird skin side down and grill for 15 minutes. In addition to the obvious, this allows Slice romain hearts and lemons in half. Trim any long leaves from some of the fat to render and the skin to crisp up nicely. Using the hearts. Lightly brush each half with Olive oil. Set hearts and tongs, carefully flip the whole thing once, and grill for about 20 lemons, (sliced side down), on a moderately hot grill and tend minutes more. Check the internal temperature with a quick read carefully. Start of the outer or rounded side and grill for about thermometer; you're looking to be right about 155° F. If you don't half a minute, then flip to the flat side for another minute or so. have a thermometer, make a small cut between drumstick and You're not cooking the lettuce, per se, rather you're adding a bit back; if the juice therefrom runs clear, you're good to go. Remove of the grilled flavors and heating the oil and fruit. Remove all the bird from the fire and allow a 10 minute rest. The bird will from grill. Arrange hearts on a platter or pan. Drizzle with the continue to cook, ending up with an internal temp right around vinaigrette, and sprinkle lightly with the cheese. Arrange lemon 165° F. halves around hearts.

1/2 Heart of Romaine

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F– Being Old

fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, healthy fats, fish and seafood (and red wine).

So in addition to keeping a Passion and Purpose for redefining our second half of life, we Boomers need to check out these Blue Zone Centenarians for longevity aging tips.

Score Big for The Blue Zone Lifestyle!

By John A. Vardallas Founder/CEO, TheAmericanBoomeR.com

Getting older for us Boomers doesn’t mean we are destined to becoming decrepit and lonesome. Since medical advances have pushed life expectancies in the USA to 81 for women and 76 for men we have a good deal of time to look forward to in living our golden years.

However in some parts of the world called “Blue Zones” 70 year olds are considered teenagers!

In these 5 areas of the world Sardinia Italy; Ikaria Greece; Nicoya Peninsula Costa Rica; Loma Linda, California; and Okinawa Japan is where researchers have found folks who have a higher chance of reaching the age of 100 and whose populations live the longest on earth.

Being a geography buff I did some checking about these places in addition to having visited all of these areas in past travels. We boomers stand to learn much from these seniors who don’t take pills, vitamins, jog three miles a day or work out on their treadmills at home.

In addition to longevity of life, inhabitants of these Blue Zones have less cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression and dementia than other parts of their continents. And in Greece the men outlive the women.

“10 Lessons Learned for Living Longer” 1. Move Naturally.

2. Know Your Purpose- Have a reason for waking up everyday.

3. Chill out and Kick Back- Shed the stress by napping, praying, playing games.

4. Eat Less Overall.

5. Eat Less Meat-More Beans& Greens.

6. Drink in Moderation (especially red wine).

7. Have Faith and Spirituality.

8. Put Family First and Experience the Power of Love.

9. Stay Social- surround yourself with a healthy network of positive people.

Some key longevity characteristics of these Blue Zoners include the fact that most groups live a rural lifestyle that in- 10.Belong to and Make a Difference in your cludes farming and gardening. Sheepherders in Sardinia Community. spend much of their time walking and often drink red wine.

Okinawa s residents drink Sake, remain active and honor the elderly. Costa Ricans drink red wine and stay close to fami- You don’t have to move to a Blue Zone to take advantage of long life. I would rather have us Boomers learn to create our lies. own Blue Zone lifestyle in our homes and communities.

In Loma Linda there is a large population of Seventh-day Adventists who have developed a close community and have strict diets. The Ikarian Greeks stay true to their country foods by eating a healthy Mediterranean diet rich in 18 Today’s BoomeR

So get ready Toledo to be the next Blue Zone!

Source: National Geographic

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