16 GROUNDCOVER NEWS FOOD ELIZABETH BAUMAN Groundcover contributor Ingredients: 2 medium butternut squash (4 to 5 pounds total) 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup light brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off the ends of each butternut squash and then peel the squash. Cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch cubes. In a large bowl mix the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Place the cubed squash in a bowl and toss all the DIABETES from page 15 don’t fully explain the relationship between diabetes and CVD. People with diabetes also tend to have lowlevel inflammation of the lining of the arteries, which can interfere with proper function of the blood vessels and make them more susceptible to developing atherosclerotic plaque, where cholesterol and other substances build up in the arteries, limiting the flow of blood to the heart.” The experts continue, “With diabetes, there’s also a greater tendency for PEER CENTER from page 11 in.” But, bit by bit, he made it further out, until he sat in the park shortly before the start of his rehab. “My mental crisis was a process. I wanted to be able to leave my apartment and go into the city, but that didn’t work. It took tiny little steps.” Always being mindful and taking ingredients together then spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize. While roasting, turn the squash a few times. Serve warm. NOVEMBER 28, 2025 Roasted butternut squash My Forever Reason MONIQUE CALDWELL Groundcover contributor You are special to me in ways that light cannot measure. You make me happy like the sunrise, soft gold spilling across the horizon, reminding me that each day begins with hope. You steady me like roots beneath the earth, holding me firm when storms rage loud. blood cells to clump together to form clots within the blood vessels. A blood clot that blocks the arteries supplying blood to the heart causes a heart attack, while a blood clot that blocks an artery supplying blood to the brain causes a stroke.” Furthermore, the research work of U-M Sociology alumni and distinguished Public Health Professor Dr. David Williams has shown how social factors like stress, racism and socio-economic status contribute to diabetes and heart diseases. Happy Holidays! Celebrate wisely!! good care of his resources is something that he still has to work on today. “I have my strategies and take good care of myself. If I notice that something is getting too much for me, I back off.” Once, after a conversation group, a participant gave him a small porcelain bird — a symbol of taking things step by step. You are laughter that dances through silence, a melody that turns ordinary hours into joy. You are comfort like a blanket in winter, wrapping me in warmth when the world feels cold. You are the reason I believe in love’s resilience, the proof that devotion can be both gentle and strong. You are the spark that makes my heart glow, the reminder that love is not fleeting, but chosen. Because I love you, I see beauty in places I once overlooked, I find courage in moments I thought I’d falter, and I carry gratitude for every breath we share. You are my sunrise, my anchor, my forever reason why— the one who makes life not just bearable, but breathtaking. Delicious food for everyone. Fresh ingredients for holiday comfort meals. $5 OFF NATURAL FOODS MARKET 216 N. FOURTH AVENUE ANN ARBOR, MI PHONE (734) 994 - 9174 • PEOPLESFOOD.COOP ANY PURCHASE OF $30 OR MORE One coupon per transaction. Must present coupon at the time of purchase. Coupon good for in-store only. No other discounts or coop cards apply. Not valid for gift cards, case purchases, beer or wine. OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/2025
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