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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.

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.

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

“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

The Loneliness Epidemic

Chronic loneliness in the elderly is a growing health concern, linked to depression, cognitive decline, and even increased mortality. Many seniors experience isolation due to mobility issues, loss of loved ones, or living alone. Senior residences can significantly reduce loneliness by offering a supportive, social environment. Daily activities, communal dining, and shared spaces foster connection and engagement. Professional staff provide not only care but also companionship, ensuring residents feel seen and valued. With structured routines and peer interaction, senior living communities promote mental well-being and help restore a sense of belonging and purpose in daily life.

Did You Know?

Men are more able to see small details and are better at visually tracking moving objects, but women are better at distinguishing between colours.