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Health Conscious fruit popsicle

With the heat of summer finally here… This healthy popsicle recipe is ready in about 10 minutes prep, plus 4 hours freezing . Ingredients 2 cups coconut water (no sugar added); 1 heaping cup (6 ½ oz); strawberries; 1 heaping cup; (6 ½ oz) blueberries; 2 tbsp honey (or sweetener of your choice); Instructions: Using a blender, combine one cup of coconut water with the strawberries and 1 tablespoon of honey; blend until smooth. Pour into another container and set aside. Rinse out the blender container with water. Next, blend one cup of coconut water with the blueberries and 1 tablespoon of honey until smooth. Fill each popsicle mold halfway with the blueberry mix. Freeze the mix for 15 minutes. Slowly pour the strawberry mix over top, filling each mold to the top.* Freeze for at least 4 hours hours or until the popsicles are completely frozen solid. Prior to serving, run the molds under warm water to release the popsicles.
They are perfect for healthy summer snacks.

August Brain Teasers

1. I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter but can’t go outside.
2. What has many teeth but can’t bite?
3. Laughter can help lower levels of which stress-related hormone?

August Book Club

The Autoimmune Cure: Healing the Trauma and Other Triggers That Have Turned Your Body Against You. We know that autoimmune disease is condition when the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy tissue and cells, affects many. But as New York Times bestselling author Dr. Sara Gottfried explains in this eye-opening new book, autoimmune disease may be even more pervasive than we realize, and its root cause may surprise you.

Words to Live By

“Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.” – Anne Wilson Schaef

Celebrate With VitaJuwel

International Self Care Day is the perfect reminder to put yourself first. VitaJuwel’s FOR ME Collection invites you to celebrate YOU with gemstone infused carafes designed to support your personal journey. Choose the energy you need most: Kindness, Confidence, or Willpower. KINDNESS blends Thulite and Jade to promote calm, warmth, and inner peace. WILLPOWER features Apatite and Milk Opal to inspire determination, resilience, and goal achievement. CONFIDENCE combines Baltic Amber and Obsidian to encourage self belief while helping protect against negativity. Take a moment to nurture yourself and embrace the power within.

July Book Club

Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect With the Present, and Expand the Future. An empathetic and wise book that will guide you on a journey toward a deeper understanding of self. In Lighter, Yung Pueblo demonstrates how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion to letting go to becoming emotionally mature.

July Trivia

.1. Which sense is most closely linked to memory? 2. What food never spoils?
3. How many tsp of added sugar does the average Canadian consume?

Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

Ingredients: 2C Frozen Pineapple chunks; 1C Coconut milk (canned, full-fat), 1/2C plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp vanilla extract. Instructions: Combine above ingredients on high-speed in a blender for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula halfway through if needed. Tip: Using frozen pineapple eliminates the need for ice, keeping the smoothie thick without dilution. Check the consistency; if it’s too thick, add 1-2 tbsp of water or extra coconut milk and blend for 10 more seconds. Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses. For optional garnish: sprinkle on toasted coconut flakes; and pineapple wedges on the rim. For a creamier texture, chill the glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes before serving.

Here to Support you

If you have been negatively impacted by crime or domestic violence—whether reported or unreported—and the incident happened within the City limits of Prince Albert, the Victim Services Unit (PAPS) is to here to HELP. You are NOT ALONE. Support is CONFIDENTIAL and ANONYMOUS. Victim Services provides IMMEDIATE emotional care, SAFETY PLANNING, and guidance through justice processes. By connecting individuals to counselling, shelters, and community resources, they help reduce trauma and ensure victims’ rights and well-being REMAIN a PRIORITY. Call 306-953-4357.