health & wellness 2016

June 5, 2016

GUIDE 2016&Health Wellness

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ON THE COVER Stokes-Beard Pre-K teacher and Fitness Factor instructor Lila Marie Burgess and Rochelle Hughes, a nurse educator, enjoy paddle boarding on Columbus Lake in late May. If you would like to try paddle boarding in the Golden Triangle, check out the SUP Columbus/GTR page on Facebook.

By Isabelle Altman | [email protected] by Luisa Porter

According to visitmississippi.com, Mississippi has more than 1 million acres of woods where

nature-lovers can get out and hike. Many of them are right here within an hour of the Golden Triangle.

Joe MacGown, an entomologist with the Mississippi Entomological Museum at Mississippi State University, has been hiking since he was a little kid growing up in Maine. He remembers how he and his brother used to go on 10-mile hikes, sometimes farther, when they were children.

“I’ve always been interested in being in the woods,” MacGown says.

MacGown moved to Mississippi when he was 11 and now lives outside of Starkville. There are several hiking trails near his home, but he also likes hiking behind the research park at MSU and at national parks, which he says are kept up specifically for people to explore and hike through.

MacGown adds that people in the Golden Triangle are lucky to be near so many good places to hike or spend any kind of time outdoors. For easier trails, he suggests the Columbus Riverwalk in downtown Columbus, but there’s also the trail around Lake Lowndes and several trails around Plymouth Bluff of varying degrees of difficulty.

Noxubee Wildlife Refuge also has a number of hiking trails. MacGown suggests the Scattertown Trail for a short trail.

The Refuge is a lower elevation of pine forests. “(At the Noxubee Refuge) you have a lot of bottomland, hardwood forest,” he says.

Noxubee Wildlife Refuge’s website lists 12 trails, boardwalks and overlooks, which hikers can explore.

Farther away is the Tombigbee National Forest, which has more ravines, so hikers encounter more elevation changes, he says. Around Choctaw Lake, there are about 30 miles of trails with all kinds of plants and animals to see, he says. It’s also a good place to go running.

Western and northern Alabama have some good terrain for hiking as well, he says. Topographically, western Alabama is the same as eastern Mississippi, so hikers see the same kinds of landscapes and flora. Lake Lurleen, just outside of Tuscaloosa, is one such place within an hour's drive of Columbus.

Ralph Antonellia, the Natural Resource Manager for the Army Corps of Engineers, also suggests the Columbus Riverwalk, as

well as the trail at the DeWayne Hayes Recreation Area, which he estimates is just over half a mile long. Another trail near Aberdeen is at Blue Bluff Recreation Area, which has a more leisurely trail around the bluff, which families can follow for free.

It’s a good way to get exercise, particularly with a group, Antonelli says.

“(Hiking) is a great outdoor activity, and what better place to do it than on the trails, being in the outdoors? It’s not necessarily a solo activity. It’s something that can be a family activity. It’s something you can do with a group,” he says.

Antonelli suggests taking guide books on local flora and fauna and using the hike as an opportunity to learn about native wildlife. From a practical standpoint, they help identify poisonous

plants and venemous snakes, he says. MacGown also says that it’s a good

way to get exercise, but that it’s easier on joints than running or biking. For him too, he says, it’s mentally beneficial. Mentally, being outside surrounded by nature calms him down.

“It makes me appreciate life,” he says.

Want to take a hike?Columbus Riverwalkcolumbusmainstreet.com/riverwalk

Noxubee National Wildlife Refugefws.gov/refuge/noxubee/

Plymouth Bluffmuw.edu/plymouthbluff

Tombigbee National Forestvisitmississippi.org/events-and-points-of-interest/tombigbee-national-forest-26958

Dewayne Hayes Recreationvisitmississippi.org/events-and-points-of-interest/dewayne-hayes-campground-and-recreation-area-24158

Blue Bluffvisitmississippi.org/events-and-points-of-interest/blue-bluff-campground-and-recreation-area-23492

Lake Lurleenalapark.com/lake-lurleen-state-park

Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parksmdwfp.com/parks-destinations

For more general informationvisitmississippi.org/sitepages/nature-and-outdoors#agritourism

Let the great outdoors rejuvenate your daily walkHitting the trail in the Triangle


Starkville artist and Mississippi State University entomologist Joe MacGown hikes a trail at Plymouth Bluff in Lowndes County in late May.

plants and venemous snakes, he says. MacGown also says that it’s a good

way to get exercise, but that it’s easier on joints than running or biking. For him too, he says, it’s mentally beneficial. Mentally, being outside surrounded by nature calms him down.

“It makes me appreciate life,” he says.

Want to take a hike?Columbus Riverwalkcolumbusmainstreet.com/riverwalk

Noxubee National Wildlife Refugefws.gov/refuge/noxubee/

Plymouth Bluffmuw.edu/plymouthbluff

Tombigbee National Forestvisitmississippi.org/events-and-points-of-interest/tombigbee-national-forest-26958

Dewayne Hayes Recreationvisitmississippi.org/events-and-points-of-interest/dewayne-hayes-campground-and-recreation-area-24158

Blue Bluffvisitmississippi.org/events-and-points-of-interest/blue-bluff-campground-and-recreation-area-23492

Lake Lurleenalapark.com/lake-lurleen-state-park

Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parksmdwfp.com/parks-destinations

For more general informationvisitmississippi.org/sitepages/nature-and-outdoors#agritourism

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When Lindsay Wilson moved to Starkville three years ago, she wanted a way to find locally-

grown, organic produce, so she started the Facebook page, Starkville Real Food.

The public group is made up of people buying, selling or just looking for information about local, organic food. Wilson says the emphasis is on local, nutrient-dense food, grown or made with as few chemicals as possible. Food that, Wilson says, is not always easy to find at a chain supermarket.

In the three years since Wilson started Starkville Real Food, the group has grown to include almost 1,400 members. The members use the page to advertise their own goods or to ask each other where to find things.

“It has a life of its own now,” Wilson says. “It used to be only me posting. Now I’ll be off of the page for days, and I’ll go back, and I’m like, ‘Oh, wow! Look at all this stuff. It’s so cool.’ People are informing each other, they’re sharing articles.”

People on the page share the locations of local farmers offering pasture-raised chickens or the best place to get honey. Recent posts alert members to families

selling extra frozen blueberries and shelled raw pecans and ask for support in starting up a local farmers' market.

“I just wanted to start Starkville Real Food as something to benefit the community,” Wilson says. “And really, (the group is) of personal interest to me because I want to know where to find these things, and I don’t want it to be so hard. It’s grown from there.”

In 2015, Wilson also began organizing potlucks for local farmers and craftsmen to attend. She arranged for speakers to come to the four meetings she organized last year, each of which was attended by about 30 people. This year, the first meeting will be on June 14. “It’s more of a meet-and-greet,” Wilson says. She hopes that the farmers will mingle and just get to know each other.

“Any farmer can come,” she says. “If they’re raising food and trying to be as chemical-free as possible, and they’re progressive in their approach to healthy food, then by all means, they’re welcome to come and talk about what they do. There’s already a bunch of farmers who are coming, and they’ll each get a few minutes to stand up and talk about their farms. This way, it helps connect everybody in the community that much more. When they put a face to a name, they start building relationships.”

GRAIN-FREE GREEK-STYLE MEATBALLSWITH TZATZIKI SAUCEMakes 4 servings

For the Meatballs:1 pound grass-fed ground beef¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled½ cup red onion, chopped1 tablespoon coconut flour¼ cup parsley, chopped2 teaspoons dried oregano1 large egg¼ teaspoon Celtic sea salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Tzatziki Sauce:1 cup plain whole milk yogurt1 cup seedless cucumber, grated2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in middle position. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all meatball ingredients, using your hands.

• Use a 2-inch cookie scoop to spoon the meatball mixture into balls and place them on the baking sheet.

• Bake for 15-18 minutes, until cooked through.

• For the sauce, place all sauce ingredients in bowl and stir until combined.

(Source: Carly Cummings, deliciouslyorganic.net)

LACTO-FERMENTED PEACH CHUTNEYMakes 1 quart

3 cups peaches, peeled and diced½ cup well or filtered waterRind of 2 lemons, gratedJuice of 2 lemons cup organic cane, Rapadura or coconut sugar2 teaspoons sea salt¼ cup whey


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For the Tzatziki Sauce:1 cup plain whole milk yogurt1 cup seedless cucumber, grated2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in middle position. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all meatball ingredients, using your hands.

• Use a 2-inch cookie scoop to spoon the meatball mixture into balls and place them on the baking sheet.

• Bake for 15-18 minutes, until cooked through.

• For the sauce, place all sauce ingredients in bowl and stir until combined.

(Source: Carly Cummings, deliciouslyorganic.net)

LACTO-FERMENTED PEACH CHUTNEYMakes 1 quart

3 cups peaches, peeled and diced½ cup well or filtered waterRind of 2 lemons, gratedJuice of 2 lemons cup organic cane, Rapadura or coconut sugar2 teaspoons sea salt¼ cup whey

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SRF Local Resource ListLocal CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture)Bountiful Harvest FarmStarkville, 662-418-0670

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Lazy U FarmMacon/Brooksville, 662-361-0237

Common Ground FarmsStarkville, 662-769-7227

Pastured Chickens, Pigs, Mixed VegetablesBeaverdam Fresh FarmsCedar Bluff, beaverdamfreshfarms.com

Harmony FarmStarkville, 662-769-0145

Cackleberry FarmPrairie, 662-369-4151rangefed.com

Pastured BeefHigh Hope FarmsClay County, 662-492-3988

Milk from pastured cowsMauthe’s Progress Milk BarnMcComb, mauthefarms.blogspot.comDelivers to Starkville Milk from pastured goatsMilk & Honey FarmStarkville, 662-418-6937

Heaven’s Jubilee Farm Oktibbeha County, 662-263-4006heavensjubileefarm.com

Fruit & NutsRhonda Clark HeadBlueberriesStarkville, 662-769-2896

Reese OrchardPersimmons, muscadines, blueberriesStarkville, 662-324 -1509

Oak Hill FarmBlackberries and moreStarkville, 662-312-8636

½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped½ cup dark raisins1 teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon red pepper flakes½ teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon fennel seeds1 teaspoon coriander seeds½ teaspoon dried rose petals, crushed

• Mix water, lemon juice, lemon rind, sugar, salt and whey. Add peaches.

• Mix in nuts, raisins, herbs and spices and place in a quart-sized, wide-mouth mason jar.

• Press down lightly with a wooden mallet or spoon, adding more water if necessary to cover the fruit, but leave at least an inch of space below the top of the jar.

• Cover tightly and keep at room temperature for 2 days before transferring to the fridge. Eat within 2 months.

(Source: Lindsay Wilson, madhupamaypop.com)

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER & RADISHESMakes 4 servings

4 cups cauliflower florets15 to 18 small red radishes, sliced (2 to 3 cups)1 tablespoon safflower or other neutral oil2 teaspoons fennel seeds1 teaspoon mustard seeds1 teaspoon nigella seeds1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste¾ to 1 teaspoon salt½ cup chopped cilantro, for garnish1 teaspoon lemon juice, for garnish

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the cauliflower and sliced radish in a large bowl. Add the oil and rub lightly to coat.

• Pulse the fennel, mustard, nigella seeds, pepper flakes and salt to a coarse mixture in a spice grinder or blender. Add them to the vegetables and toss well. Spread the vegetables on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

• Bake for 25 minutes or until the cauliflower is golden and tender to your preference.

• Garnish liberally with cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

(Source: Richa Hingle, veganricha.com)

Julie WoodallPearsWest Point, 662-312-9185

Peeple’s Pecan CompanyStarkville, 662-323-7038

Health Food StoreHollydale Health FoodsColumbus, 662-327-6293

Herbal PreparationsSweet Gum Springs ApothecaryStarkville, 662-324-1357sweetgumapoth.com

Natural/Compounding PharmacyRobert’s ApothecaryColumbus, 662-327-5400

Local, Raw HoneyMelinda HowardColumbus, 662-244-7159

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