Cranberry-Cashew Energy Cups. 1⅔ c rolled oats; ¾ c unsalted cashew butter; ½ c unsweetened almond milk; ½ c 50% dried cranberries, chopped. 2 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ tsp salt; ½ c dark chocolate chips; 1 tbsp coconut oil. Combine ingredients (leave chocolate & coconut oil aside). Divide mixture among prepared muffin cups (about 1½ tablespoons each); firmly press the mixture into the cup bottoms. Melt chocolate & coconut oil together until smooth and spoon mixture over the oat mixture in each cup. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chilled.
Clean Eating Recipe
Cranberry-Cashew Energy Cups. 1⅔ c rolled oats; ¾ c unsalted cashew butter; ½ c unsweetened almond milk; ½ c 50% dried cranberries, chopped. 2 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ tsp salt; ½ c dark chocolate chips; 1 tbsp coconut oil. Combine ingredients (leave chocolate & coconut oil aside). Divide mixture among prepared muffin cups (about 1½ tablespoons each); firmly press the mixture into the cup bottoms. Melt chocolate & coconut oil together until smooth and spoon mixture over the oat mixture in each cup. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chilled.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Q: What’s a parent’s favourite Christmas carol? A: Silent night!
Brain Teaser Answers
1. A stamp. 2. Halfway. After that, they’re running out of the woods.3. It takes one elf 5 minutes to make one doll. Therefore 100 elves making 100 dolls would still take 5 minutes!
Words to Live By
“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Words to Live By
“Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful holiday season. Invest time for everyday wellness and create great choices for self-care and healthy living throughout the New Year. Thank you for supporting Local” – Happy Holidays from the Wellnessnews Team
Words to Live By
“This is a time of peace and great joy. Among the rush of worldly coming and going, choose to remain calm and peaceful in your heart.” – Keith Macpherson
Supporting Men’s Health Naturally
Prostate cancer affects thousands of men each year, but nurturing prostate health doesn’t begin with diagnosis – it starts with prevention. Naturopathic medicine offers a holistic way to protect and strengthen the body before problems arise. Through targeted nutrition, hormone balance, detoxification, and stress management, naturopathic care supports optimal prostate function and overall vitality. Regular exercise and plant-based nutrients like zinc, selenium, and lycopene can also play a protective role. This month, take time to prioritize your health – book a visit with your naturopathic doctor to discuss natural strategies that keep your prostate, and your whole body, in balance.
Honor, Legacy and Respect
On November 11, we pause to reflect and honour the courageous men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom. In care homes, Remembrance Day carries special significance, as many residents are veterans themselves, lived through wartime as children, or have family members who served. It is a time to listen to their stories, wear poppies with pride, and share a moment of silence in unity. Let us show our gratitude and ensure their legacies are honoured with dignity and respect.
Bandit Bowl
2lbs ground beef, 2 eggs
1/4 C green onion
½ Tsp garlic salt
½ Tsp salt
Form Meatballs with the beef, eggs, green onion, salt, garlic salt, pan fry, drain, set aside in oven safe casserole
Sauce:
6 Tbsp brown sugar
¼ Tsp ginger
½ Tsp salt
2 Tsp cornstarch
¼ C vinegar
2 Tsp soya sauce
¼ Tsp dry mustard
6 Tbsp ketchup
10 oz canned crushed pineapple OR fresh pineapple diced
Add Water/or more Ketchup to thicken
Mix sauce ingredients together, pour over meatballs (make sure to mix cornstarch with a table spoon of water before adding to sauce mixture so it does not clump), pour sauce over meat balls bake at 350 Degrees for 45 mintues
Serve over a bed of cooked rice (you can double the sauce recipe of you want more sauce) Enjoy!
Know your Rights at Work
“WorkSafe Saskatchewan reminds every worker of their three fundamental rights in the workplace: The right to know what hazards are present, the right to participate in keeping the workplace healthy and safe and the right to refuse dangerous work. These rights are protected under The Saskatchewan Employment Act. When workers speak up and employers listen, everyone benefits. Safety is a shared responsibility—and it starts with knowing your rights. Together, we can make Saskatchewan workplaces safer.”


