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January 2023 PUBLISHER

Lyn Coaldwell | lyn.coaldwell@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

Carol Long | carol.long@citylifestyle.com

It's here — 2023, another New Year for new beginnings! We leave 2022 behind and move into the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit, which is predicted to be gentler with kindness and patience. We really need more love and kindness in 2023. We're excited that the New Year can bring new opportunities. To help you live your best life in 2023, we've stocked this issue with ideas for a healthier life of wellness. Beginning with the Cover there is an array of healthy foods and we continue with an article on plant based diets including vegan as a great diet option. We highlight our friends, Vel and Tree Kelty-Jacobs, at VelTree Soulfully Vegan Cuisine in Ballantyne, who serve up nationally acclaimed vegan dishes that will leave you wanting more. You'll want to visit them soon and often. Since we're exercising more at home, you may need some guidance on choosing the right fitness equipment for your at-home workouts. Our article on fitness equipment could be helpful and we highlight marketing partners, Colin Winchester and Eric Wright, at Fitness Machine Technicians who can help you with fitness equipment assembly, disassembly, repair and maintenance. After all that working out, you may need a tune-up yourself. Our bodies are challenged when we exercise and we may need help with maintenance and balance. Physical therapy at Fyzical Pineville can be the answer to maintaining your body's best performance and help you live well. Two of the finest young men Charlotte has ever produced returned to the Queen City to bring a business designed to help our community even though they don't live here full time. Without good health, nothing else matters. Our community is growing in all age groups, but our city's beauty, high quality of life and great weather are attracting more senior adults than ever before. Also, as our Charlotte residents mature, they want to maintain their active lifestyles but no longer want the work required to keep up with a traditional single-family home; so, we help them explore how they can continue to live well in senior adult communities with all the amenities for an active life. In closing, we introduce our team at South Charlotte City Lifestyle magazine. We love our South Charlotte readers and our marketing partners too. With gratitude, we are here for you, and we wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year. Enjoy your Best Life in 2023 South Charlotte!

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Lifestyle Letter

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Healthy Lifestyle

Eat Right

Self Care

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18 Living Well in Resort Style Senior Communities

Village on Morehead and Windsor Run Offer Amenities for Living a Senior's Best Life

24 Healthy Eating: Vegetarian vs. Vegan VelTree Soulfully Vegan Cuisine in Ballantyne

30 Investing in At-Home Fitness Equipment Know what you like, what you will use and how to care for it

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Jonathon and Ryan Hubbard Continue to Make a Difference in South Charlotte ARTICLE BY MELINDA BURRIS AND ALEXANDRA ROTHMAN

MEET RYAN AND JONATHON HUBBARD: OWNERS OF FYZICAL PINEVILLE

THE HUBBARD FAMILY’S DEEP CONNECTION TO THE CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY

Fyzical Pineville is a physical therapy and fitness center with a difference: It is owned and operated by brothers Jonathon and Ryan Hubbard and provides a resource for members of the Charlotte, Pineville and surrounding communities. Located at 10761-B Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210, Fyzical Pineville has a knowledgeable and caring staff that works with you to ascertain your personal fitness goals and create a custom plan to address your individual health needs.

Jonathon and Ryan grew up in South Charlotte where they excelled in recreational sports. While attending Charlotte Christian School (CCS), the brothers participated in multiple team sports, cheered on by their mother, Iris, who has always been athletic and constantly reminded them that “if they exercised their body they could play for any team but if they exercised their minds they could own the team.”

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Whether you want to lower your high blood pressure, improve your balance to avoid falls or simply dance at your daughter’s wedding, Fyzical Pineville will help you get back to living your best life.

Jonathon and Ryan have a unique and close relationship. They have always been best friends. Upon graduation from high school, the brothers individually chose to attend Davidson College, where they were offered the opportunity to continue their football careers. As roommates and teammates they even found time to star in a two man production in the drama department at Davidson. While both brothers have achieved professional success elsewhere, they still maintain firm ties to the Queen City. They credit their father, Reggie Hubbard, a successful business man, with having planted the seed of entrepreneurship in them from an early age. Reggie explains, “I believe this clinic is a manifestation of them wanting to continue a family legacy of entrepreneurship, while giving back to a community that contributed to their growth.”

WHY THE INTEREST IN PHYSICAL THERAPY AND FITNESS? Having participated in various sports throughout their formative years, Jonathon and Ryan understand the value of addressing injuries properly and early on, which can often help to avoid further injuries. Dr. Ryan Hubbard attended medical school at Georgetown University and residency at the Mayo Clinic. He is currently a practicing sports medicine physician. Jonathon Hubbard has spent the last 15 years building an impressive portfolio in the financial services industry, specializing as a financial planner and wealth manager currently managing seven financial centers. Expertise in each of their fields makes Fyzical Pineville a good choice in their entrepreneurial pursuits.

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HOW DOES IT WORK? Under the direct supervision of Clinical Director Debra Myhr, who has a doctorate in Physical Therapy and a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, the caring and friendly staff at Fyzical Pineville provides full spectrum rehabilitation and offers free assessments for fall risks, balance, as well as a comprehensive Body Q assessment. These are designed to help avoid future injury, achieve health and wellness goals, and increase energy levels. Jonathon and Ryan’s confidence in Deb is a result of the professional and personal physical therapy skills she offered as their trainer while at Davidson. The team is quick to point out that Fyzical Pineville is not just for athletes but is a health and wellness resource for everyone interested in living their best life. The brothers embark on this family business venture to provide the community with services and strategies for maintaining a higher quality of life. Taking advantage of Fyzical Pineville’s services is easy. Clients can book an appointment for an assessment directly or come in with a doctor’s recommendation. At the start of your services, you will be provided with a plan of action based on your personalized needs. The goal is to meet you wherever you are in your healing journey, whether it be at the start of a lifestyle change or during recovery from an existing injury. Whether you want to lower your high blood pressure, improve your balance to avoid falls or simply dance at your daughter’s wedding, Fyzical Pineville will help you get back to living your best life. Call Fyzical Pineville at 980.237.5987 or visit Fyzical.com/Pineville-NC to schedule your free assessment and receive a personalized wellness plan today!

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MEET THE NEW SOUTH CHARLOTTE - CITY LIFESTYLE TEAM!

LYN COALDWELL - PUBLISHER Lyn has been a staple in the Charlotte business community for 37 years and has been a publisher of South Charlotte City Lifestyle since November 2018. Before joining the City Lifestyle family, she helped create, grow and sell businesses of her own in addition to consulting with others to help them do the same. She is a graduate of UNC Greensboro with degrees in business and marketing. She also studied for her MBA at Clemson University. She began her corporate marketing career in New York City and subsequently moved to Atlanta, Pittsburgh and finally back to Charlotte. She is completely immersed in the South Charlotte community and is fully committed to helping promote, grow and increase the visibility of businesses in South Charlotte.

CAROL LONG - EDITOR Carol has been with the South Charlotte City Lifestyle family for one year. This UNC Chapel Hill Tar Heel alumna graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and has a background in telecommunications engineering / project management. She enjoys diverging into the creative world of editing, writing and publishing. Carol enjoys traveling the world, experiencing different cultures, and meeting new people along the way.

ALEXANDRA ROTHMAN - PUBLISHER’S ASSISTANT Alexandra Rothman is our new publisher's assistant and new to the Charlotte area. Originally from San Diego, California, Alex graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor's degree in Media Management and Palomar College with an Associate's degree in Journalism. In addition to working with the South Charlotte City Lifestyle team, she is also a licensed realtor with Key and Home Realty. While she's not closing deals and designing ads, she plays piano, bakes, and hangs out with her orange tabby cat Fig.

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NELSON SWEEZY - SALES EXECUTIVE Nelson has been an essential member of the South Charlotte Lifestyle family since its inception. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University and an MBA graduate from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Before joining the South Charlotte Lifestyle team, he operated as a sales and advertising executive for over 15 years, working for Motorsports Image, Motorsports Industry News, Greater Charlotte Biz and more. In addition to his work with South Charlotte Lifestyle, Nelson is a drum student at Charlotte Music School, a comprehensive school that offers music education in most instruments, including music theory to over 250 students, ages five to adult.

MELISSA LATIN - SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Founder of the food and fashion-focused blog, Charlotte Fashion Plate – joined the South Charlotte Lifestyle family in the spring of 2019. Her years of experience and pure talent in social media marketing, knowledge of the greater Charlotte area and connections to local businesses and organizations have made her a vital component of the team. Plus, if you are a regular reader of South Charlotte Lifestyle, you will often see her recipes featured in some of our issues. Melissa has also appeared on WBTV on multiple occasions, showcasing her delicious recipes in partnership with local businesses. charlottefashionplate.com

MELINDA BURRIS - WRITER AND EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Melinda joined South Charlotte Lifestyle as a contributor in June 2018 and later became a sales executive as her interest to be more involved in the success of the magazine flourished. She is a graduate of Queens University with a degree in art history and has over 14 years of experience in publishing, marketing, content creation and public relations. Melinda currently teaches Digital Marketing at UNC Chapel Hill.

VALORIE MCALPIN - WRITER AND EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Dr. Valorie McAlpin has spent her entire career in higher education and retired from UNC Charlotte where she served as director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. Other positions held include, associate dean for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of MD, College Park, and director of agricultural communications at NC A&T State University. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, book club discussions, yoga, and spending time with her family.

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There are two Charlotte senior living communities that stand out. Even though they are somewhat different, they both offer a host of amenities to ensure residents enjoy retirement in comfort. The Village on Morehead is a luxurious community near Uptown Charlotte that will allow its residents to easily escape into the city to visit museums, enjoy fine dining, entertainment and attend sporting events. On the other hand, Windsor Run is in a more relaxed, surburban setting with plenty of outdoor amentities to enjoy. They both have fitness centers, group exercise classes and activities, indoor swimming, access to the best medical care available and all the resources seniors need to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

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ARTICLE BY MELINDA BURRIS

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The Village on Morehead is located at 727 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 and is dedicated to offering active seniors the best amenities including spaces where they can pursue wellness and fitness activities of their choice to maintain their health and overall well-being. Living at the Village on Morehead makes maintaining vitality easier than ever before since the community includes a state-of-the-art fitness center along with knowledgeable and caring staff who are ready to assist you as you work to build strength and flexibility. The center offers a variety of

fitness classes ranging from dance, yoga and tai chi to aquatics or solo swimming opportunities that will keep your workout fresh and exciting and your body and mind sound.

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The Village on Morehead also offers a full-service gym where residents can concentrate on cardiovascular fitness and strength training with the guidance of certified instructors who will assist by developing a customized workout plan designed to meet specific needs and achieve individual goals. The beautiful indoor freshwater pool offers a space for aquatics classes, swimming laps or a place to simply take a dip and relax. The heated pool offers a relaxing, non-impact way to stay in shape year-round.

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WINDSOR RUN Located at 2030 Windsor Run Lane, Matthews, NC 28105, Windsor Run is committed to offering seniors the convenience of maintenance-free living with an emphasis on fitness and well-being. Windsor Run offers a wealth of fitness options with something for everyone including a comprehensive fitness center, a junior Olympic-size pool, a putting green and a dog park.

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AN INTEGRATED HEALTH AND WELLNESS MODEL Windsor Run features an on-site medical center complete with its own pharmacy, which makes picking up prescription refills a cinch! The medical center is staffed with caring healthcare professionals who specialize in senior care. The entire team at Windsor Run is committed to offering all residents the highest quality of life by providing a full array of health and wellness resources and services to meet your specific healthcare needs and promote all-around well-being.

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Plant based diets of fruits and vegetables are associated with many health benefits because of the higher content of fiber, folic acid, vitamins C and E, potassium, magnesium, and many phytochemicals and a fat content that is more unsaturated. The array of colors and variety in textures appeals to the eyes, excites taste buds and feeds the body. Vegetarians are known for foods that are omitted from their diets. When a vegetarian diet is appropriately planned and includes fortified foods, it can be nutritionally adequate for adults and children and can promote health and lower the risk of major chronic diseases. However, missing nutrients of concern in the diet of vegetarians include vitamin B-12, vitamin D, ω-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron, and zinc. Although a vegetarian diet can meet current recommendations for all of these nutrients, the CONTINUED >

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use of supplements and fortified foods provides a useful shield against deficiency. A vegetarian diet usually provides a low intake of saturated fat and cholesterol, along with a high intake of dietary fiber and many health-promoting phytochemicals. Increases in the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, legumes, nuts, and various soy products can help fill the gap with missing nutrients or there may be a need for supplements. Vegetarian diets typically include no meats or animal products; however, many do include eggs and dairy products. Vegetarians typically have lower body mass index, serum total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, and blood pressure; reduced rates of death from ischemic heart disease; and decreased incidence of hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers than do nonvegetarians. Recently, vegetarian diets have experienced an increase in popularit y. Compared with other vegetarian diets, vegan diets tend to contain even less saturated fat, cholesterol and more dietary fiber. In addition to meats, they typically include no eggs or dairy. Vegans tend to be thinner, have lower serum cholesterol, and lower blood pressure, reducing their risk even more for heart disease. However, further elimination of additional animal products from the diet increases the risk of certain nutritional deficiencies. Micronutrients of special concern for vegans include vitamins B-12 and D, calcium, and long-chain (omega-3) fatty acids. Unless vegans regularly consume foods that are fortified with these nutrients, appropriate supplements should be consumed. In some cases, the iron and zinc status of vegans may also be of concern because of the limited bioavailability of these minerals.

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INVEST IN THE RIGHT FITNESS EQUIPMENT TO MEET YOUR NEEDS Make the Right Choice for the Best Results

I nve st i ng I n At-Home Fit ne s s E qu ipment

How To De c ide I f You Shou ld Buy A nd W h at To Buy:

W h ich Ty p e O f E xerc ise Do You Enjoy T he Most ?

We have all done it. We buy new fitness equipment for at home workouts, but they are soon used for hanging our clothes on them! Making the decision to buy at-home fitness equipment can be overwhelming. There’s a lot to consider — from type of equipment to size to price. And the decision is very personal; what works for one person may not be the best choice for another.

What are you hoping to accomplish? Understanding your fitness goals is essential before buying a piece of at-home equipment. Before you start shopping, I suggest you sit down and write out the results you hope to see from a consistent exercise routine. If you want to burn as many calories as possible and lose weight, a piece of cardio equipment may be the best choice. If you want to build muscle, a piece of strength equipment is the better option. Having this written down will help keep you focused on the big picture and avoid being swayed by fancy equipment or cool features that may not serve you in the long run.

To get the most out of any workout routine, you need to enjoy the type of exercise you’re doing. Once you identify your goals and narrow down the type of equipment that will get you there, it’s time to decide which type of activity you will enjoy. Say, for example, you want to focus on cardio; a treadmill, spin bike or rower are all good options. To narrow it down, list out the types of movement you enjoy. Do you like to walk or run? Enjoy spin classes? Love being on the water? I recommend focusing on equipment that will allow you to do a type of movement you already enjoy. If you aren’t currently active, think back to when you were a kid. Did you love to ride your bike around the neighborhood? Were you on the track team in high school? Use your interests to inform which type of activity you focus on.

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Do you need coaching, or do you need to share your workouts with others to stay motivated? At-home workouts aren’t always as easy as they seem. Yes, being able to get your workout done at home is convenient but staying motivated when you’re exercising alone is hard. Research shows that technology, when incorporated into at-home exercise equipment, can help boost motivation. If you’re someone who needs this extra motivation, at-home equipment with a virtual coaching feature may be beneficial for you. There are plenty of cardio options (including spin bikes!) that offer one-on-one coaching programs with their equipment.

Space doesn’t have to hold you back when buying a piece of equipment, but it should definitely be a consideration. If you’re not looking to rearrange your home or dedicate a large piece of real estate to an at-home gym, choosing a piece of equipment that is portable or easily tucked away may be the best option.

Once you’ve narrowed it down to one type of equipment, it’s time to think budget. The prices of equipment can run from a few hundred dollars to thousands. While this sometimes makes it overwhelming to choose a specific brand, it’s also great because no matter your budget, you can likely find the piece of equipment you’re looking for. If you’re willing to forego some of the bells and whistles, you can even find traditionally more expensive pieces of equipment like treadmills, spin bikes and connected smart weights at an accessible price.

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If you’re just getting back into fitness, start with a budget-friendly option first to make exercise a habit and ensure you can stick with it before shelling out more cash. For example, if you’ve decided strength training is your exercise of choice, opt for a set of dumbbells and a workout app subscription over a pricier connected fitness system. This way, if you find you don’t enjoy the exercise or lose motivation, it won’t be a huge blow to your wallet to ditch the equipment and find something new to try. Once you buy your equipment you can call Fitness Machine

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Technicians to help you with the assembly and to teach you how to best use your equipment. If you have problems with your equipment or it stops working, they will become your best friends! Moving? They can help with that too. Colin Winchester and Eric Wright are professionals who know fitness equipment inside and out and can give you great advice and terrific service. Learn more about Fitness Machine Technicians at 704.499.3478, fitnessmachinetechnicians.com.

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realty report A sample of recently sold properties in South Charlotte. N EI GH BO RH O O D

OR IGIN AL PRICE

SO L D P RIC E

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DO M

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B AT H S

Old Foxcroft

3725000

3650000

98%

200

Longview

2800000

100%

Carmel Park

2199990

2000000

91%

105

Longview

2150000

2000000

93%

Claircross

1795000

1853398

103%

Barclay Downs

1499000

1550000

103%

Providence Country Club

1395000

1425000

102%

The Cloisters

1175000

1300000

111%

Montibello

1000000

1200000

120%

Ballantyne Country Club

1150000

1075000

93%

*DOM=Days on Market

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Charlotte Symphony: Copland's Symphony No. 3

BELK THEATER AT BLUMEN THA L P E R F O R MI NG A RTS C E NT E R , 1 30 N T RYO N ST, C H A R LOT T E Copland's Symphony No. 3, often called the "Great American Symphony," culminates in the stirring Fanfare for the Common Man. Canadian-Trinidadian guest conductor Kwame Ryan will lead this program. 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM blumenthalarts.org

Charlotte Running Company Trail Race

U S N ATION AL W HITEWATER C E NT E R , 5 0 0 0 WH I T E WAT E R C T R P K WY, C H A R LOT T E | 8 :0 0 A M Run along the pristine trails at the state-of-the-art US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte. If you haven’t biked or run on these trails, you are in for a treat! The majority of the course is a single track trail system in covered woods adjacent to the Whitewater Center. crctrailrace.raceroster.com JAN UA RY 1 6T H

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: It Takes A Village

H ARVEY B GAN TT CEN TER, 55 1 S T RYO N ST, C H A R LOT T E | 9 :0 0 A M The theme of the Gantt’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration on Monday, January 16th from 9 AM - 5PM is sourced from the Gantt’s partnership with the Levine Museum of the New South in presenting the Smithsonian’s Men of Change exhibition. The Gantt and Levine Museum plan to collaborate with local and regional artists, historians, and institutions to uplift the power of collective voice and action. ganttcenter.org JAN UA RY 2 1 ST

Barry Manilow: Hits 2023

SP ECTR UM CEN TER, 333 E TR A DE ST, C H A R LOT T E | 7 :0 0 P M Barry Manilow is an American singer and songwriter with a career that spans seven decades. As well as producing and arranging albums for himself and other artists, he has written and performed songs for musicals, films, and commercials. Some of Barry’s biggest hits include “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” barrymanilow.com JA N UA RY 2 2 N D - 2 8T H

Porgy and Bess

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Norman Brown

BELK THEATER AT BLUMEN THA L P E R F O R MI NG A RTS C T R , 1 30 N T RYO N ST, C H A R LOT T E | 8:00 PM George and Ira Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess start Kenneth Overton and Nicole Cable as Porgy and Bess, and features Michelle Johnson as Serena and Victor Ryan Robertson as Sportin’ Life. blumenthalarts.org

MIDDLE C JAZZ CLUB, 300 S B R E VA R D ST, C H A R LOT T E Norman Brown is an American smooth jazz guitarist and singer. The joy that emanates from this guitarist, while he is playing, is palpable. The guitar is simply an extension of him. This multi-platinum selling and chart-topping musician is an artist who is truly in service of the music with the goal to be a force for positivity. 7 PM and 9:15 PM normanbrown.com

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