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FEATURES 14 Smoothies and Sustainability Greenstraw- Healing You and Our Environment, One Less Piece of Plastic at a Time

18 Two Days in D.C. Make the Most of Your Quick Trip to Our Nation’s Capital

24 Changing Your Diet, One Meatless Monday at a Time The Benefits of Plant Based Eating

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28 Nourish Your Body + Soul Understand What’s in Your Food For Mindful Eating

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GREENSTRAW WAS BORN OUT OF THE BELIEF THAT FOOD CAN HEAL, AND NOW THEY ARE NOT ONLY HELPING HEAL OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY, THEY ARE ALSO HELPING HEAL THE EARTH AND OUR ENVIRONMENT IN ANY WAY THEY CAN. Greenstraw is committed to running their business in a socially responsible manner. From the second Greenstraw opened their doors 7 years ago, they have been practicing sustainability. Greenstraw

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practices into the way they run their entire business. They have an emphasis on locally grown, organic produce and they support small local farms. Greenstraw prides itself on only using quality ingredients. They buy mainly organic produce, or when it's locally sourced and sustainable practices are used. Kelly Anne and Jeff are also members of the Anchor Run Farm CSA in Wrightstown. Anchor Run’s fruits and vegetables are grown using organic practices, and they can also bring their juice pulp to and other compost to the farm. By sourcing from local farms, they are helping to cut down on travel time and transportation materials, which in turn helps our environment. Organic food offers benefits to the environment, our local community and public health. By not relying on synthetic or petroleum-based pesticides or fertilizers, there will be less water and soil contamination due to run-off. Buying organic at our local farmers market (Newtown, Wrightstown, Yardley, ect) helps to reduce our carbon footprint.

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

Kelly Anne is a certified holistic health coach and she

By identifying your own plastic use, you can also figure

designed all of their recipes as a health coach and a Mom.

out a plan to stop using single-use plastic items and find

She developed all of the smoothies in her own kitchen, for

alternatives that can easily fit your lifestyle.

her own children, so you know you’re making a healthy

Greenstraw is trying to make the ability to “live clean” eas-

choice every day you walk into Greenstraw. Greenstraw

ier by being accessible to everyone in Newtown and local

definitely has their following of customers who head to

surrounding areas. My hope is that Greenstraw can help

Greenstraw every day for their fix of signature smoothies,

inspire you to live a healthier, more sustainable life, the way

juices, and açaí bowls.

it has for me. It’s more than changing your eating habits, it’s

Greenstraw has helped the growing movement of making

about changing your life.

healthy living accessible to everyone. The key to a sustain-

Thawsome bowls are Greenstraw’s latest addition and

able lifestyle is creating good habits that stick. Kelly Anne

they are, by far, the healthiest lunch you can take along with

and Jeff source ingredients for Greenstraw the same exact

you and thaw in time for lunch. Their thawsome bowls are

way they shop for their home and for their children, always

made with 100% organic acai, include Greenstraw’s home-

with health as the first priority. Greenstraw even designed a

made organic granola as a topping and they don’t have any

sticker closure to replace a standard plastic seal as a more

added sugars or thickeners! All you need to do is thaw at

eco-friendly and sea-life friendly solution.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

T w o D ays i n D . C . MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR QUICK TRIP TO OUR NATION’S CAPITAL

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ARTICLE ASHLEY BARRETT KANOFF

Spring break is right around the corner, and if you have

time for a quick two day trip, visiting our nation’s capital may be the perfect getaway. The best time to visit D.C. is during cherry blossom sea-

son, once spring is here and the ground is covered in white petals. Cherry blossoms are dependent on the weather in the winter months leading up to March and April. Since we had a fairly warm winter, the Yoshino cherry blossom peak season happens closer to mid-March, if we would have had a colder, snowy winter, the blooms would appear in mid-April. If you are planning to drive and your trip could be somewhat flexible, you can always simply stalk the National Park Service website, www.nps.gov/subjects/cherryblossom/ for the bloom forecast. You are also sure to see cherry blossoms mid-March to mid-April during the D.C. National Cherry Blossom Festival, whether in peak bloom or not. Cherry blossom season can be one of the busiest times of the year in Washington, D.C., especially around the National Mall and the Tidal Basin. If you are looking to find some of the D.C. cherry blossom trees without the crowds, there are a bunch of other spots to capture your pictures with the trees. Try checking out the United States National Arboretum, the Washington Monument, Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown, the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, Hains Port in East Potomac Park, or Kenworth neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland. You can avoid the tough parking situation, and be very eco-friendly by taking public transportation to the D.C. cherry blossoms, try the D.C. Metro and walk as much as possible. If you are coming from a little further out, you can easily drive to a suburban metro station, park your car for a small fee for the day and take the train. Try giving your feet a little break while walking around the city by hopping on a bike via the Capital Bikeshare program, or check out any of the electric scooters around town, you will just need an app to access them. As you wander around the city, The Circulator Bus around the National Mall will also save you countless steps.

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+ nig ht 1 Cobblestone streets, historic charm, luxurious shopping… on your first night, soak in all Georgetown has to offer. Georgetown is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. To stay eco-friendly you can take the DC Circulator Bus from Dupont Circle or Union Station - versus taking a taxi, and Georgetown isn’t accessible by Metro. Take a stroll down to Washington Harbour and enjoy the Potomac Waterfront views before checking out some of the restaurants with outdoor seating. If you have time, Georgetown Waterfront Park has some of the most picturesque kayaking, jogging and cycling backdrops the city has to offer. M Street and Wisconsin Avenue also intersect at a perfect picturesque spot filled with historic charm. These two streets hold a bunch of great spots to enjoy happy hour, grab dinner, shop at any of the boutiques, or stop by one of the cafes. There are a bunch of locally owned gems that are perfect for a quick bite. M Street is known for its wide range in the retail scene, from mainstream crowd-pleaser, Anthropologie to the exclusive high-end, Rag & Bone. There is also a solid selection of upscale home design stores and some of the city’s best fine art galleries. You could also tour 18th and 19th century mansions, and even one-time homes of JFK and Julia Child. Baked & Wired has incredible cupcakes, even better than Georgetown Cupcake, although Georgetown Cupcake did have it’s own television show. Enjoy the beauty of Georgetown’s cobblestone sidewalks, grand homes and peaceful C&O Canal. Georgetown tends to be a favorite of locals and tourists, and it’s easy to see why.

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If you only have time to do one thing on your second day in D.C., make visiting the National Mall your main focus. Spread out across two miles from the US Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial, ”The Mall '' is the heart of downtown and home to the country’s most famous monuments and memorials. Enjoy walking the Mall and stopping at the various monuments and memorials- which, by the way, are free and open to the public 24 hours a day! You will be blown away by the world-famous museums and impressive federal buildings along Constitution Avenue. My advice would be to start at the very impressive Abraham Lincoln Memorial at the west end of the Mall and head east. Take in the famous white stone building with thirty six columns and the 19-foot-tall statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting in contemplation, flanked on both sides with inscriptions of Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address and the Gettysburg Address, his most famous speech. The view from the steps overlooking the reflecting pool to the Washington Monument are amazing. Next head to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which honors members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War. The “wall” is actually made up of two identical walls that are each 246 feet long and contain more than 58,000 names of all of the veterans who fought, died, and those who went missing in action in Vietnam and South East Asia. The World War II Memorial sits at the east end of the Reflecting Pool and honors all 16 million people who served the American armed forces, including more than 400,000 who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The World War II Memorial contains 56 granite columns that symbolize unity among the 48 states, seven federal

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territories and the District of Columbia and highlights America’s victory on the Atlantic and Pacific fronts during World War II. The Washington Monument, also known as The Pencil, is one of the nation’s most recognizable structures. It was built to honor George Washington and is the first thing you may notice in the distance driving into D.C. at night. The Washington Monument was built in 1884 and is the world’s tallest structure made of stone and the tallest obelisk, at 555 feet tall. The National Park Service operates tours that shuttle tourists to the top of the monument by an elevator that was added in 1889. The U.S. Capitol Building is a massive network of buildings, offices and meeting rooms and is where all the business of Washington happens. This Washington D.C. half day tour includes priority access to the Capitol building. If you want to tour the Capitol, U.S. residents may book through their appropriate Congressional representative or Senator. The West Wing Cafe is a great deli style lunch spot near the Capitol. They have an amazing sandwich and panini selection, delicious soups, wraps, and salads all reasonably priced in a casual setting. It’s time to head towards the National Mall and to The Smithsonian after the Capitol. The distance is about 2 miles from one end of the Mall to the other, it's walkable, or you can also ride the Metro. The Capitol South Metro station will take you right to the Smithsonian station, the Metro stop is located in the center of the Mall, so be sure to take some time to enjoy the view as you arrive. You will see the Capitol to the East and the Washington Monument to the West. The Smithsonian is comprised of 19 museums. If you only have time to explore one or two of the museums, I would suggest either the National Museum of Natural History or the National Museum of American History. Both museums are located to the north of the Smithsonian Metro Station, across the Mall. Pick up a museum map and spend an hour or two exploring the exhibits. CONTINUED >

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With new restaurants opening almost daily, your biggest

problem on your second night in D.C. will be deciding where to go eat. You can find almost everything in the District, from casual and delicious to upscale and swanky. If you have built up an appetite from exploring all day,

Emilie’s in Capitol Hill is family-style dining from Chef Kevin Tien, the chef behind the late Himitsu. Emilie’s has an open style kitchen, so you can even watch Tien whipping up their housemade pastas and whole branzino. Founding Farmers on Pennsylvania Avenue is a great spot

for families, enjoy dinner in their rustic-chic style, or check out their incredible breakfast before you leave the next day. Try the goat cheese ravioli or the comforting chicken and waffles. Some of their breakfast favorites include chocolate chip pan-

cakes and the goat cheese beets poached eggs hash. Other favorites include Farmers Fishers Bakers, Mama

Chang’s, Rooster & Owl, Little Sesame, Hatoba for ramen in the Navy Yard, Detroit-style pizzas and famous double-stacked burgers at Emmy Squared, fine dining by the prolific restaurateur Ashok Bajaj and esteemed chef Frank Ruta at Annabelle, Thompson Italian is another family-friendly favorite, or Anju if you’re in the mood for contemporary Korean cuisine. You could also enjoy dinner and drinks on The Wharf, dine on Spanish seafood at Del Mar, or Afro-Caribbean cuisine by the waterfront at Kith/Kin. The options are endless!

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Walking or biking is always the easiest eco-friendly option when traveling. Bike and Roll DC offers the most entertaining, and informative Segway and bike tours of Washington DC. Try to buy locally made, or handmade products when possible. Imported items that are flown or shipped in have a much larger carbon footprint. Choose “green hotels” when traveling in the U.S. You can check to see if the hotel has the LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council on usgbc.org. My favorite eco-friendly travel tip: drink the local beer! Same as buying local products- local beer and food cuts down on transporting costs and helps the environment- while being the fun part of going somewhere new! Always bring your own reusable water bottle! You can also invest in one with a filter built into it for those times when there’s only tap water.

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changing your diet, one meatless monday at a time THE BENEFITS OF PLANT BASED EATING

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY KELLY JONES, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN BENEFITS OF PLANT BASED EATING Despite some confusion on the definition of plant based, it does not mean following an eating pattern excluding meat. While a vegan, or animal void diet, has plenty of benefits, those can be obtained simply by reducing intake of animal foods in lieu of whole plant foods in more meals throughout the week. Meatless Monday is a great way to start incorporating more plants into your eating pattern and can not only encourage lower meat intake, but also increase variety of plant food intake, a key to more healthful diets. PERSONAL HEALTH BENEFITS Research shows that diets with higher amounts of fruits and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, type II diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, kidney disease, and dementia. Studies even show inclusion of 7-8 servings of produce each day to be associated with elevated levels of happiness and lower depression scores. On top of that, the fiber provided by fruits, vegetables and other plant foods such as whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, is associated with improved gut microbiome health. This is tied to better immunity, metabolism, antioxidant system function, mental health and in some preliminary research, even athletic performance. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS While the difference in direct carbon dioxide emissions between the raising of an animal for consumption versus cultivation of plant protein for consumption is small (with plant foods having lower CO2 production), there are other factors involved in animal agriculture’s impact on the health of the planet. One factor that contributes large differences, especially with raising cattle to meet demands of American diets, is deforestation. The overproduction of cattle in countries such as Brazil has led to loss of land for both plants and animals, and contributed to significant fires in the region that impact both land and carbon emissions. When considering the large scale factory farming in the United States, runoff of animal waste into streams contributes both nitrogen and phosphorus, that negatively impact our water supply and even the ecosystem in oceans. Versus animal agriculture, plant agriculture also has significantly lower water usage. HOW TO MAKE CHANGES As mentioned, you don’t need to exclude animal products from your diet all together, but by slowly adding in more plant-only meals or reducing portions of animal protein, over time you can make a significant impact on personal and environmental health. When choosing meats, buy locally from Bucks County farms in order to support sustainable agricultural practices as well as our local economy. It’s important that when you replace animal products with plant products, you include enough protein, iron, vitamin D, and B12 in your diet. Choose legumes and protein rich grains often, as well as adding nuts and seeds to meals and snacks. Opting for fortified soy milk if swapping out dairy milk is also beneficial. Most importantly, take it slow. When dietary changes are made too quickly, they often aren’t enjoyable and therefore are abandoned quickly. CONTINUED >

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CULINARY CRE ATIONS (CONTINUED)

pesto lentil grain bowl (vegan) Total Time: 25 minutes Cook Time:15-20 minutes Prep Time: 5 minutes Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS + 1 cup quick cook farro + 1 cup dry lentils (or 2 cups pre-cooked) + 1 cup homemade* or store bought vegan pesto + 8 cups mixed greens + 2 med bell peppers, choice colors *VEGAN PESTO: + ½ cup pine nuts, cashews or pistachios + 2-3 oz fresh basil + 1 cup fresh kale + 4 large garlic cloves + ¼ C olive oil + 2 tsp fresh lemon juice + ½ tsp salt + 2-4 tbsp water INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cook lentils and farro according to package instructions. 2. While lentils and farro are cooking, add all pesto ingredients to a food processor, starting with just 2 tbsp of water. Pulse for roughly 30 seconds before scraping the sides and blending an additional 10-15 seconds. If pesto is too thick, add the additional 2 tbsp of water. 3. Remove the stalk and seeds from the bell peppers, and chopp into ¼ - ½ inch pieces. Divide mixed greens into 4 separate bowls and top each with ¼ of the chopped peppers and ¼ of the farro. 4. Stir the lentils with half of the pesto before dividing between the bowls. 5. Drizzle the remainder of the pesto over each bowl and serve. Description: This flavorful pesto lentil grain bowl is an easy meatless Monday dinner to make after work, or prep ahead of the week for lunches. Lentils are an excellent meat replacement as they are rich in protein and a good source of both iron and folate. Farro is a higher protein grain, offering an additional 5 grams per serving to this recipe, while also providing more iron. By pairing with vitamin C rich greens and peppers, absorption of iron is enhanced by roughly four times! With a variety of textures and ease of preparation, this will become a staple meal. Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN 26

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UNDERSTAND WHATâ€™S IN YOUR FOOD FOR MINDFUL EATING

ARTICLE HAYLEY HYER

Newtown Lifestyle | April 2020

T H I N K O U T S I D E T H E S C A L E . T R Y TA K I N G N O T E OF HOW YOUR FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL AFTER Y O U E AT I T. I T ’ S E A S I E R T O M A K E H E A LT H Y CHOICES WHEN YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

nutrition MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.

PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.

C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable. By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.

F AT S Fats also help slow carbohydrates down so they don’t instantly turn into sugar in your bloodstream. Fats are important for energy, and it’s especially important to eat the right kinds of fats for your brain. For better concentration and memory, try to incorporate foods like salmon, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil.

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

NEWTOWN

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

20 GREAT HILLS RD

$1,649,000

$1,575,000

95.50%

2170 GRAYSTONE LN

$879,900

$860,000

97.70%

1067 WINDER DR

$899,900

$850,000

94.50%

5 BARCLAY CT

$880,000

$805,000

91.50%

1073 N KIMBLES RD

$789,900

$772,000

97.70%

91 DAVID DR

$769,000

100.00%

465 DURHAM RD

$749,000

$720,000

96.10%

6 DORCHESTER LN

$729,900

$700,000

95.90%

277 WILLOW DR

$675,000

100%

232 POLK WAY

$669,000

$660,000

98.70%

240 WOODHILL RD

$689,000

$655,000

89.80%

202 E PENN ST

$600,000

$618,500

103.10%

1025 COUNTESS DR

$619,000

$612,500

99%

289 CINNABAR LN

$629,880

$610,000

96.80%

1206 UNIVERSITY DR

$565,000

$575,000

100%

1283 YALE DR

$550,000

$564,900

95.70%

Report Provided by the Mary Dwyer Team. This data is a sampling of sold properties from previous months. Source: BrightMLS system.

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EASTER EGG HUNT

TYLER GARDENS SPRING BRIDAL SHOW

Goodnoe Elementary School,

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298 Frost Lane, Newtown

Registration

The Easter Bunny will be there to greet

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everyone at 8:30am and the fun hunt

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invited to attend one business card

for eggs filled with treats and gifts from

from an array of extraordinary venues

exchange and one monthly member

NBA members will begin promptly at

including river front views, magnificent

breakfast meeting to see what NBA

9am. There will also be a section for

mansions, charming gardens and spa-

is all about.

blind children with eggs that have

cious lawns. Together we can create

beepers and an adult and grandpar-

an event at the most beautiful locations

ent's hunt. Rain date is April 11th.

that your guests will talk about for years

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Tyler Gardens,

to come. We bring the most creative

wedding-day ideas to life. Coordinated

EASTER BRUNCH & DINNER BUFFET

edy legend Louie Anderson comes to

Join The Grey Stone for their annual

the Newtown Theatre for a weekend

Easter brunch and dinner buffet.

full of laughter! April 3rd & 4th - two

Brunch seating times will be at 10am

TERRARIUM THERAPY: DRIFTWOOD PLANTER WORKSHOP

shows each night at 7:30 & 10:30pm.

and 12pm with a two-hour seating

258 Durham Road, Newtown

Comedy Central named him "One of

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Dinner

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100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of

buffet bookings can be made by

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parfait bar, carved bone-in-ham, and

driftwood piece sourced from the

tenderloin of beef. 552 Washington

Chesapeake Bay area, succulents,

Crossing Road, Newtown

soil, moss and instruction. We'll

SPRING FLING GALA

care and maintenance; soil, sun

RUN, WALK, ROLL FOR BRAIN INJURY

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LOUIE ANDERSON AT THE NEWTOWN THEATRE The Newtown Theatre,

120 N State St, Newtown

Two-time Emmy award winning com-

Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm

This enchanting evening includes cocktails, seated dinner, silent auction, live auction & wine pull. A dazzling performance by Fred Astaire

Bucks

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Tyler State Park

Dance Studios, & the Master of

Please support non-profits BIAPA

Ceremonies will be Grover Silcox,

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Garden Party Attire. Proceeds bene-

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fit our tree planting initiative RePlant

Roll for Brain Injury. All proceeds benefit

Bucks, to restore the tree canopy

the BIAPA and Camp Cranium. For avid

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