Jenny’s Delectables is food made for sharing with those you love! Jenny’s Delectables gourmet food products, including their famous Stuff’d Potatoes and Potato Skins, are handmade using the freshest locally-sourced ingredients, so you can feel good about what you’re putting on the table. With a commitment to local growers and the absolute freshest ingredients available, Jenny’s Delectables continues to supply the highest-quality gourmet food products possible. The growing demand for Jenny’s Delectables products is a testament to their unwillingness to waiver from the highest standards. Look for Manitoba-made Jenny’s Delectables the next time you do your grocery shopping at Sobeys.
Community News
Clean Eating: Omelet Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients: 2 bell peppers, halved (seeds removed); 8 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 c. milk; 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 c. shredded cheddar; 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives, plus more for garnish; kosher salt; black pepper. Directions: Preheat oven to 400°. Place peppers in a large baking dish and bake 5 minutes. Meanwhile, beat together eggs and milk. Stir in turkey bacon, cheese and chives and season with salt and pepper. When peppers are done baking, pour egg mixture into peppers. Place back in the oven and bake 35 to 40 minutes more, until eggs are set. Garnish with more chives and serve.
Book Club: The Power of Meditation
Simple Practices for Mental Clarity and Relaxation. Have you tried to meditate but your thoughts are all over the place? Your mind wanders, you find yourself fidgeting, and what should be a source of peace and joy becomes an irritation. In this book written by Jason Hemlock, you’ll learn: The physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of meditation; Common pitfalls and how to avoid them; How to establish a meditation routine you can commit to; Five basic meditation techniques and how you can adapt them to suit your personal preferences.
Winter ASK Campaign
WINTER ASK was launched in mid-January and runs till the end of March. Your dollars will help Manitoba Disorders Association of Manitoba to provide the following services: phone peer support, advocacy, one-on-one peer support, group peer support, friendly caller, and customized presentations. We currently offer the following programs: youth, women’s, seniors, newcomers, men’s, indigenous, LGBTQIA2 and mixed. Donating is quick and easy with a QR code, e-transfer, credit card, cash or cheque. You can donate individually or corporately. By donating $500 or more will receive a Silk and Snow weighted blanket valued at over three hundred dollars.
Anger’s Purpose
Anger’s main purpose tells you your boundaries have been crossed! Something was said or happened that needs to shift, change or stop. Discovering the un-met need under the anger, helps you to feel more understood and allows the layers of grief, hurt, and loss to emerge. Once you discover your unmet need(s), you then have the power to do something about it. Sometimes that means withdrawing and pulling back, creating new boundaries, speaking your truth or expressing your desires and needs clearly. Finding a productive way to express and diffuse your anger by journaling, boxing, or dancing is essential. Holding onto anger is toxic on our bodies and creates havoc, ill-ness and a bitterness that pushes people away…so release and let go as a gift of kindness to yourself.
Minds in Motion
Register today for our virtual and in-person spring sessions of Minds in Motion – a weekly program for those living with early to moderate signs of dementia and a care partner to connect with others through fitness, fun and friendship! During Minds in Motion, you’ll take part in a gentle 45-minute chair fitness class followed by engaging activities and conversation. Join Minds in Motion today to interact with your community and engage in gentle movement! To learn more and how to register, please visit Alzheimer.mb.ca/mindsinmotion
Hailey’s Horoscope
On March 21, the New Moon in Aries arrives, with Aries being the first zodiac sign. Mixed with the New Moon energy, this makes for a very big opportunity for NEW BEGINNINGS. The potent Aries vibe gives you a chance to make those important personal changes in your life. It’s the perfect time to focus on your personal goals, all while being authentic, assertive, and confident. This is your opportunity to move forward in new beginnings towards your goals through experience and action!
Product Review: RELEAF Stick
ACTIVE RELEAF aims to encourage active wellness through the use of nature’s most powerful ingredients. With a synergistic blend of coconut oil, shea butter, essential oils, and broad spectrum cannabinoid-rich hemp plant extract, ACTIVE RELEAF’s topicals offer a natural alternative for pain relief. Try the Original Formula RELEAF Stick as a reliable remedy to soothe everyday aches and pains. For extra stubborn discomfort associated with joint stiffness, and inflammation, the Extra Strength RELEAF+ Stick is specially formulated to soothe quickly and be long lasting. Apply liberally to affected areas 3 – 4 times a day or as needed.
Getting a Better Night’s Sleep
In a recent survey, 30 percent of older adults reported being dissatisfied with their sleep. If you have trouble sleeping, here are a few tips to get you back on track: 1) Maintain a sleep schedule and go to bed at the same time each night. 2) Don’t use bedtime as worry time – an anxious mind will have trouble falling asleep so try some deep breathing exercises or reading a few pages of a book to help you relax. 3) Consider the benefits of daily exercise. A study from Northwestern University showed that adults aged 55+ who exercised 4 times a week for 30 minutes a day dramatically improved their sleep quality!
Eating a Balanced Diet
To maintain our health, we need to consume foods that provide us with essential nutrients that our bodies can’t produce themselves. This means we need to eat a balanced diet that includes both macronutrients and micronutrients. People’s nutrient needs can vary based on their age, physical activity level, and sex. Macronutrients include fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and some minerals, and our bodies need these in large quantities daily for growth, energy, and maintenance. Micronutrients include vitamins and trace minerals, and our bodies need them to metabolize macronutrients. Micronutrients are usually required in smaller amounts – from milligrams to micrograms.
Three Tips to Boost Focus
1. Practice Mindful Journaling: set aside time every day to write down how you are feeling right now, sensations you feel, and why you are feeling the way you are. Do this without judgement and be kind to yourself. 2. Practice Gratitude: every day tell a family member or colleague three things you are grateful for – your overall positivity will skyrocket after one month. 3. Try Uni-tasking. That is, focus only on one thing at a time. Want more tips? Check out our full Guide to Mindfulness at Work at wellnessworkscanada.ca.
