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8A – Fuquay-Varina Independent, Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Live happy and healthy this New Year!
Each new year many of us vow to make
changes in our diet and physical activities.
Count me in on that one! Have you gotten off
to a good start? I have asked friends to share
their comments on what they feel works for
them. They all agree, if you don’t work out at
the gym, walk, run or work out at home. And
at meal time, use portion control.
Donna Thompson has always had her exercise
routine, but was never been too keen on
running. However, with the incentive of a
buddy and the purchase of a great lightweight
pair of running shoes, she now has added running
a few times a week to her
routine and enjoys it.
At dinner time, use portion
control. Try plating up the
right sized portions, instead of
family members serving themselves.
If the food is not placed
What’s
Cooking?
Anita Weekes
Janet Kangas
Editor
right in front of you, chances
are you may not be inclined to
serve up another helping. And
salads, eat at least one a day
and even replace lunch with a
salad. They can fill you up with
great nutritional value. And don’t forget fruits
and veggies! Eat an apple for a snack instead
of that candy bar.
Christine Carlson works out early in the
morning, before there is anything to cause
distraction. If you wait until later in the day,
things may come up that need your attention
and exercise does not take priority.
Find a group of people that will hold you
accountable. Chris runs with a group of
friends and always looks forward to seeing
them. That helps motivate her to go run.
Last but not least, if Chris doesn’t get to the
gym, she uses the Time Warner cable Fit TV
on Demand. There are longer and shorter videos
and most do not need equipment. These
can be done right in your own living room and
work for her and can work for you, too!
Here are also a few healthy recipes!
A Mystics Garden, owned by Jan Petri-
Kolleda and Dawn Prior, is a shop
like none other in Fuquay-Varina.
Located at 601 Broad St., the
shop offers handmade and specialty
jewelry, prints and decorative
fountains. Mostly, it offers a calm
haven of well-being. In addition
to items for sale, there are classes
that include topics such as medita-
tion, how to be happy and candle
making.
The newest offering at A
Mystics Garden is massage.
Adolfo Lunardi is a massage therapist
who will be at A Mystics Garden
every Tuesday and Thursday and every
other Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At
just $40 per hour massage before gratuity,
it is a bargain. Adolfo agrees with Jan
and Dawn’s philosophy of making things
affordable for as many people as possible
so that people can enjoy themselves without
breaking the bank.
“I love to serve people and to be
hospitable,” Adolfo said. “I feel like
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ADOLFO LUNARDI:
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this is the right place.”
Adolfo Lundari was born and raised
on Staten Island, NY, and received his
associates degree from the College of
Staten Island. Adolfo transferred
to New York Restaurant School
due to his love of cooking, hospitality,
and belief that natural
foods help to heal the body. He
and his wife Laura and their two
children moved to Fuquay-Varina
four years ago. They wanted to
give their children a chance of
growing up in a good environment
and Fuquay-Varina was a
good fit.
Adolfo also works as a waiter
and cook at Carrabbas Restaurant
in Cary. He worked for Carrabbas in New
York and was able to transfer here when
his family moved. His wife is a teacher at
Lufkin Middle School. Some of his hobbies
include cooking, organic gardening,
continuous self-improvement and community
service through his affiliation with
the Knights of Columbus. He is also the
only male member of his children’s PTA
at school.
In the fall of 2009 he enrolled in the
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Eat at least one salad a day and even replace lunch with a salad. They can fill you up with great nutri-
tional value. And don’t forget fruits and veggies! Eat an apple for a snack instead of that candy bar.
Roasted Grape
Tomatoes
Place tomatoes in a shallow casserole dish.
Add a few sprinkles of Balsamic vinegar, salt
and pepper, if desired. Cook at 350 degrees
for 15 minutes. These can be eaten warm as a
side dish or added to a salad when they cool.
This can also be done in a toaster oven.
Elyse Mantione
Marinade for Chicken or
Pork
Juice from 1 lemon
Salt, pepper
Oregano
2 heaping Tbs. mustard (any kind)
Place meat in bag with marinade. Let sit for
30 minutes or longer. Grill or pan sauté.
Elyse Mantione
Low Country Shrimp
and Cheese Grits
3 cups water
½ t. salt
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 (7 oz.) package garlic cheese spread (such
as Boursin garlic herb), also can use a lower
calorie creamy cheese option
2 T. butter
2 t. olive oil
1 ½ lbs. fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined
without tails
1 large tomato, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
Massage Therapy program at Miller-Motte
College in Cary to continue with his education
on human anatomy and physiology.
“I’ve always believed that natural foods
and wellness practices could relieve the
body of disease, from muscle pain to the
flu to insomnia,” Adolfo said.
In April 2011 he graduated Sigma Cum
Laude with Honors, and was one of five
graduating students inaugurated to the
Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society.
“I am both humbled and honored to be
a vessel for my clients, and being able to
help them with specific needs in making
physical, mental and emotional difference
in their lives for the better,” he said. “I like
to put a little joy in people’s lives.”
Adolfo provides massage at both A
Mystics Garden and Bodies in Balance.
To schedule an appointment at A Mystics
Garden call 919-557-4920 or contact
Adolfo Lunardi at 646-300-2205.
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In a saucepan, bring the water and salt to
a boil. Stir in the grits and reduce the heat.
Cook slowly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat
and stir in the garlic cheese until melted. Let
sit for 2 to 4 minutes; keep warm.
In a skillet, heat the butter and oil over
medium heat. Sauté the shrimp until pink.
Stir in diced tomato and cook until tomato is
heated through. Remove from heat; salt and
pepper to taste.
Spread the cheese grits on a warm platter.
Top with shrimp mixture.
Becki Walker
Quinoa Salad with
Black Beans and Sweet
Potatoes
¾ c. and 2 teaspoons quinoa
¼ c. olive oil
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled land cut
into ½ inch cubes
4 scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups canned black beans, rinsed
4 limes, juiced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Place quinoa in a small mesh sieve and
rinse thoroughly.
Heat oil over medium heat in a medium
skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Add sweet potatoes,
scallion, and chili. Sauté until fragrant,
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Add quinoa; toast for 2 minutes. Add water
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pan, raise the heat to high and cook for 2
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Calories: 329 per serving.
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