Healthy, Super Foods to Cook in Your New Home

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There are several foods that have such truly powerful effects on our health and longevity that perhaps they deserve to wear monogrammed capes. These multi-tasking foods provide multiple disease-fighting nutrients, satisfy our appetites without excess calories, and are easy to include in our daily menu. Incorporating a variety of these super foods into a balanced diet is a simple and delicious way to be proactive about your health.

• Eggs - a delicious and nutritious way to fill up on quality protein, as well as 12 vitamins and minerals, such as choline, which is good for brain development and memory.
• Nuts - an excellent source of protein, heart-healthy fats, high fiber, and antioxidants. With so much goodness in such a small package, they make a satisfying, super-food snack.
• Quinoa - one of the healthiest whole grains on the market. High in protein (8 grams in 1 cup cooked), fiber (5 grams per cup), and a naturally good source of iron, Quinoa is as delicious as it is nutritious.
• Edamame (or whole soy beans) - a satisfying source of insoluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, and soluble fiber, which fills you up and helps rid your body of waste. They're also a low-fat source of protein, carbohydrates, magnesium, potassium, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
• Low fat or fat-free plain yogurt - higher in calcium than many other dairy products and contains healthy doses of protein and potassium. It can also be enriched with probiotics to aid with digestion.
• Salmon - a super food because of its omega-3 fatty acid content, which helps to protect heart health. Salmon is low in calories (200 for 3 ounces) has lots of protein, is a good source of iron, and is very low in saturated fat.
• Broccoli - a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and bone-building vitamin K, and it has plenty of fiber to fill you up and help control your weight.
• Sweet potatoes - a member of the dark orange vegetable family are packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and potassium.

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For delicious recipes that use the above Super Foods view Celine Todd's article in Trilogy Life Magazine.

Glitzy Golf Club Slated To Open in February - Arizona

Resort Retirement Communities - Arizona

Trilogy, a division of Shea Homes, Inc., is ready to unveil a glitzy country club at its Encanterra community in Arizona.

La Casa, the 60,000-square-feet, $30 million clubhouse and recreational facility designed by architect Bing Hu, will open officially on February 13, 2010.

Hu has designed numerous clubhouses and multi-million homes around the globe, but he’s particularly delighted with La Casa’s outcome at the gated Encanterra community in Queen Creek.

“This is a world class facility,” said Hu, founder of H&S International in Scottsdale.

Though Hu might be a bit biased, Joe Passov, senior editor for Golf Magazine, was sufficiently impressed.

“The entire clubhouse really did far exceed my expectations,” Passov said. “I’ve seen roughly 1,500 country club clubhouses around the world, and of the really impressive ones, at least half of them are strictly monuments to ego and money losers to boot.”

La Casa is an intimate affair with cozy niches and a stunning view of the Superstition Mountains beyond the Tom Lehman-designed 18-hole golf course. There are several restaurants, including a private dining room surrounded by glass in the midst of the commercial kitchen. The Vault is a personal wine cellar for members. Also included is a spa, athletic club, sports shop, wedding venue, resort swimming pool with dining cove, lap pool, tennis courts, beach volleyball court and outdoor amphitheater.

“The rambling, Hacienda-style spread impresses me not just from a southwest aesthetic, but from a functionality standpoint,” Passov said.

Hu credited Shea Homes for providing him the latitude to put together a top-notch country club.

“(Shea) is really committed to quality. This club can compete with any club in the nation,” Hu said.

Hal Looney, president of the Arizona division of Shea Homes Inc., said research is where it all begins.

“We did a lot of research about baby boomers so we could understand what the consumer needs,” Looney said.

At first glance Encanterra might look like a retirement community, but it’s open to all ages. Even so, 75 percent of the buyers have been from cold climates and many of them are part-time residents.

Since fall 2008, 130 homes have been sold. Another 30 are in escrow. Shea is a long way from build out, however, which is 2,400 homes.

Prices start around $200,000 for some models and go as high as $750,000.

Anyone who buys a new home at Encanterra automatically has a social membership at the club, which includes everything but golf. A limited number of golf memberships will be available to nonresidents. Maintenance of the club is funded with homeowners association fees.

Post information provided by Jan Buchholtz of the Phoenix Business Journal.

Now’s A Great Time for a New Home at Redmond Ridge, WA!

Reduced rates on new homes at Trilogy Redmond Ridge make it a great time to purchase a home in an Active Adult Retirement Community. And, you can even save $68,000+ on many new home models!

Seattle is just 20 minutes away where you’ll find cultural events, pro sports, universities, restaurants and shopping. And the world-class wineries and microbreweries of Woodinville are close as well.

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Redmond, surrounded by 500 acres of protected wetlands and forest preserve, is known as the bicycle capital of the Northwest, and with 12 miles of trails surrounding your new home, there are plenty of opportunities for running and hiking, too.

If water sports are more your speed, you’ll have a ball at nearby Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish where you can sail, kayak, canoe and fish.

And no experience in the Seattle area would be complete without taking in the stunning mountain surroundings—whether you hike, bike, horseback ride or go for a scenic drive. Why not hop on the ferry to Victoria, B.C where the breezy mountain air is a perfect match to your outlook? Did we mention skiing?!!

For a look at designer new homes at reduced prices, visit Trilogy Redmond Ridge.

5 Goals Every Baby Boomer Should Set

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In a recent MSN.com article, blogger Karen Datko outlines 5 goals that every baby boomer should set. They include:

1. Get out of debt,
2. Maximize retirement savings,
3. Plan for big expenses,
4. Seek career freedom, and
5. Think about where you will retire.

Where will you retire?

Do yourself a favor and check out Trilogy New Homes and Retirement Communities where they believe in squeezing MORE HOME out of your dollar and every drop out of life.

Trilogy's superior homes are designed around how you want to live. From features that enhance comfort and healthier living to eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems, superior living is literally designed and built into every aspect of the community and every inch of your home. That's what makes them such a great value.

For locations of Trilogy communities and the exciting amenities they offer (award-winning golf courses, restaurants, club houses, fitness programs and more) visit http://www.trilogylife.com/.

Karen Datko is a veteran journalist in small-town Montana and a lead blogger for Smart Spending. Smart Spending combines the best money-saving tips from MSN Money and the rest of the Web. More information about the 5 Goals can be found on MSN.com.

New Homes in Golf Resort Communities

Golf Resort Communities for Active Adults

Trilogy and Shea Homes provide beautifully designed communities for all those who want to experience life to the fullest. Trilogy communities represent a new vision for living, a vision that will enrich the lives of all those who make Trilogy their new home. Each Trilogy community offers exceptional opportunities for personal growth, learning and activity. Here, you'll find new friends and new ways to expand your interests and explore your world.

Every Trilogy golf resort community is set amid the beauty of nature in some of the West's most beautiful areas. That makes it easy to enjoy an active and exciting life, where each day is an adventure and a new beginning waiting to unfold.

If you’re looking for a place to call “home” with greens that are no more than a hop, skip and jump away, consider:

• Trilogy at La Quinta and Rio Vista in California,
• Trilogy at Vistancia and Encanterra in Arizona, and
• Trilogy at Redmond Ridge in Washington

Visit http://www.trilogylife.com/ for more information about a new home in a Trilogy golf community.

Leading an Active Lifestyle Important for Baby Boomers

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Baby boomers have often been thought of as the active generation. They are the "think-outside-of-the-box" men and women who make it a habit to stay in shape, but not necessarily by the old tried-and-true methods.

They run, bike, play racquetball and tennis, do yoga, Pilates, climbing, and swimming. They are also heading into their senior years with more physical disabilities than those of previous generations.

A new study in the American Journal of Public Health found that boomers ages 60-69 have more day-to-day disabilities than their elders. They have more difficulty walking up 10 steps without resting, they have more problems doing daily chores, and they even have more trouble with such simple physical tasks as getting dressed in the morning.

According to Silver Cross Hospital orthopedic surgeon, Jason Hurbanek, who has offices at Hinsdale Orthopaedics Associates, although it might seem that leading a more active lifestyle may contribute to wear-and-tear of joints, he is hesitant to explain baby boomers' early disabilities regarding those activities.

"Think of all the benefits you get from doing the activities you like to do," he said. "I would never tell anyone not to be active because it might cause their arthritis to get worse ... It's possible that leading a more active lifestyle could lead to more disabilities, but the effect is not as large as being overweight is." Besides, Hurbanek said, leading an active life builds muscles and bones. Strong muscles can help prevent injuries, and physical activity helps build stronger bones.

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To keep as physically able as possible going into senior years, Hurbanek recommends maintaining a healthy weight and participating in a fitness program that is best suited to an individual. Find a gym, he said, or a personal trainer, or take up yoga, hiking, biking, or walking with a neighbor. "Then keep up with that program," he suggested. "Keep people around you who will motivate you, and vary your fitness program to keep it from getting old."

For information about Active Adult Communities that promote active lifestyles, visit http://www.trilogylife.com.

Information in this post provided by By Jeanne Millsapp from the Sun-Times Media as printed in the Herald News. For the full story visit
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/lifestyles/1986614,4_5_JO13_BABYBOOM_S1-100113.article

Living the Country Club Lifestyle in Your New Home

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Welcome to Encanterra - a private refuge created exclusively for the well-to-dream. Encanterra is the place to leave the half-happy, semi-content world behind so that you can discover the real joys in life. Located in the beautiful Southeast Valley of greater Phoenix, it is set among vistas of breathtaking Superstition Mountain to the north and the striking San Tans to the south with convenient access to the area's two major expressways (Interstate 60 and the new Loop 202).

The newest addition to the active adult community is the beautiful 60,000 square foot private club, La Casa which houses:

• Four restaurants, including a cafe, poolside cabana bar & grill, lounge, and full-service dining,
• A full-service spa including multiple treatment rooms for nails, skin, massage, and more,
• Three pools, including one for relaxation under the sun, another for year-round exercise indoors, and another specifically for lap swimmers,
• A complete events center designed to accommodate parties large or small including weddings, concerts, and an
• Expansive athletic club including dedicated areas for cardiovascular training, strength training, women’s-only workouts, and more.

Did I mention the golf?

• Eighteen holes of pristine championship golf on Tom Lehman-designed championship course,
• An on-site team dedicated to creating a world-class service experience,
• The praise of everyone in the know in the area,
• Members that say every day how happy they are to be here, and
• Recognition from the most respected publications in the industry, Golf Magazine & Links Magazine.

And let's not forget about the dining experience!

• Explorations Café & News - enjoy a cappuccino along with your morning paper or jump online at one of the café’s computers.
• 1528 - Encanterra's signature restaurant makes it easy to relax after a round of golf or stay near home for an evening out with your spouse or friends. Watch the executive chef prepare your meal in the reservation-only, in-kitchen Chef's Table.
• Solaz is an ideal outpost for lunch, a snack, or an ice-cold beverage if poolside refreshment is what you seek.

There's always something fun and relaxing to keep you occupied at your new home in Encanterra!