Wright-Foreman of the Sask. Rattlers up for 2023 CEBL MVP award

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday the individual award nominees for the 2023 CEBL Awards being held Wednesday, August 9 at the Sky Hangar in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. The CEBL Awards is the first official event of Championship Weekend 2023 (CW23) in Vancouver, British Columbia between August 9-13.

Most Valuable Player finalists Teddy Allen of the Winnipeg Sea Bears and Justin Wright-Foreman of the Saskatchewan Rattlers highlight the award nominees that were revealed for the six player categories. 2023 CEBL Award Nominees:

U SPORTS Player of the Year: Simon Hildebrandt (Winnipeg), David Walker (Scarborough).

Sixth Man of the Year: Edward Ekiyor (Niagara), Jelani Watson-Gayle (Winnipeg).

Defensive Player of the Year: Khalil Ahmad (Niagara), EJ Onu (Niagara).

Canadian Player of the Year: Kadre Gray (Ottawa), Simu Shittu (Calgary).

Most Valuable Player: Teddy Allen (Winnipeg), Justin Wright-Foreman (Saskatchewan).

All CEBL award winners will receive a customized ring from Jostens, the official Supplier of Awards and Rings of the CEBL, and gear from

Foot Locker.

The 2023 Coach of the Year, CEBL Clutch Player of the Year (most Target Score game-winning shots), and All-CEBL First, Second, and All-Canadian teams will also be announced at the CEBL Awards. Award nominees and winners are determined by votes cast by the league’s head coaches, general managers, assistant coaches, select league broadcasters, and internal media personnel. Team representatives are prohibited from voting for a player or head coach from their own team.

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Note: A sum for costs in an amount as prescribed in the regulations is included in the amount shown against each parcel (Section 4(3) Tax Enforcement Act).

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A berrylicious recipe round-up

Keep savouring the tastes of summer with this recipe round-up, featuring fresh strawberries to brighten up your savoury, grilled dishes.

Grilled Strawberry and Asparagus Freekeh Salad

Have you ever tried grilling strawberries? This hearty, healthy salad features the rich flavours of grilled strawberries and asparagus. A base of freekeh grains (a type of wheat harvested while the grain is still young and green) adds nutty taste and texture, though you can use quinoa, farro or bulgur wheat instead.

Prep time: 10 minutes. Cook time: 15 minutes. Makes: Three servings.

Ingredients:

1 cup (200 g) California strawberries.

6-8 stalks of asparagus.

3/4 cup (255 g) cooked freekeh (1/2 cup or 100 g dry).

1 tbsp (20 g) shaved/grated Parmesan cheese or 6-8 shaved pieces.

1 tbsp (20 g) walnuts, toasted (optional) and chopped.

1/2 tbsp (7 1/2 ml) olive oil plus ? tbsp (71/2 ml) for drizzle.

Salt and pepper.

1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar.

2 skewers, soaked in cold water if wooden.

Directions:

Turn on the grill and set it to medium heat.

While the grill is preheating, cook freekeh according to package directions.

Clean, wash and dry asparagus stems. Place asparagus, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Place asparagus on grill and cook for 15 minutes or until desired tenderness is achieved.

While asparagus is cooking, clean and dry whole strawberries (leaving stems intact) and thread onto skewers. Place on grill for 2-3 minutes or until the strawberries are just soft. Remove from skewers; remove the stems and cut into halves or quarters.

When asparagus is cooked, remove from grill and allow to cool. Chop into 1-inch pieces.

In a large bowl, gently toss cooked freekeh, plus the strawberries, asparagus and walnuts. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top with freshly grated or shaved Parmesan.

Strawberry-Cucumber Salsa

This refreshing salsa is the perfect topping for grilled fish or tacos.

Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 7 minutes. Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 pint (475 g) fresh California strawberries, hulled and diced (about 2 cups or 400 g when prepared).

1 English cucumber or two regular cucumbers, peeled and seeded, diced (about 2 cups or 400 g).

2/3 cup (225 g) chopped red onion, shallot or green onion.

2 tbsp (40 g) fresh cilantro, chopped.

2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lime or lemon juice.

1/2 tsp (4 g) salt.

1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional).

Directions:

Add all salsa ingredients to a bowl and toss to combine. Store in an airtight container, chilled, until ready to use. Use this within 24 hours as it gets mushy if you store it longer.

Strawberry Farro Bowl with Grilled Halloumi

Salty halloumi cheese and sweet strawberries combine with savoury sweet potatoes and farro grains in this nutrient- and flavour-packed dish. You can use brown rice, freekeh, quinoa or bulgur if you don’t have farro.

Prep time: 10 minutes. Cook time: 15 minutes. Makes: 2 servings.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups (300 g) butternut squash, cubed.

3 tbsp (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil.

3 tbsp (45 ml) balsamic vinegar.

1/4 tsp (4 ml) sea salt.

1/4 tsp (4 ml) black pepper.

1 avocado, sliced.

1/2 cup (100 g) California strawberries.

2 tbsp (40 g) almonds, sliced and toasted.

2 cups (400 g) cooked farro.

3/4 cup (160 g) halloumi, cubed.

Directions:

Place the butternut squash on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes, turning halfway through. Set aside.

Slice the avocado and strawberries. Toast the almonds in a frying pan until fragrant.

Add the farro to a medium bowl and add the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Pan fry or grill the halloumi.

Divide the farro into two bowls and top with the strawberries, avocado slices, halloumi, almonds and butternut squash.

3 Helpful Tips To Boost Your Immune System As You Age

As we age, our immune system weakens, which is why older people are more susceptible to getting sick and often take longer to recover from illness than they did before.

So, the older we get, the more important it is to give your immune system the support it needs. Here are three ways you can do that.

Eat well

The food you eat is the fuel your body needs to function. Consuming a variety of foods, including plenty of fruits and vegetables, to get all the nutrients you need while minimizing the amount of processed foods you eat will help you stay healthy.

Smoking and drinking alcohol both negatively affect your immune system, so you should avoid or minimize consumption of both if you’re looking to boost your immunity. Remember adult vaccines

Throughout one’s life, vaccination including adult vaccinations provides effective protection against disease. While many of us are familiar with childhood vaccinations, they don’t provide lifelong immunity against every disease. As well, some vaccines are prescribed only for adults.

Adults require helper, or booster shots to maintain immunity for some conditions. And, if you didn’t get all your shots as a child, you could still be at risk of infection from vaccine-preventable diseases.

For example, if you are among the 90 per cent of Canadian adults over 50 years old who’ve had chickenpox - you should consider a vaccine to help prevent shingles. It’s a painful disease caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Exercise regularly

Regular exercise improves your cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure and helps protect against a variety of viruses and diseases.

A balanced diet and regular exercise will also help you maintain a healthy body weight, which in turn helps boost your immune system. While exercise is important, allowing your body to rest is equally valuable. Sleep is the tool your body uses to recharge its batteries, including your immune system.

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