Now is the time

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Another fabulous year full of promise and it’s all up to me and you to fulfil it. Since life is what we make it… What will you make it?

It’s easy to come up with excuses and justifications for how things haven’t yet turned out according to plan. The truth is, what have you been leaving for later that needs to be done NOW if you are to create the amazingly positive change you want in your life?

NOW is the time.

Whilst staying in the question: “What will you make it?” with a fresh start upon us and this guiding theme what new choices will you embrace and make a part of you?

Now is the time for NO MORE EXCUSES
Now is the time to LOVE MORE
Now is the time to get FIT
Now is the time for MAKING TIME
Now is the time to plant
Now is the time to IDENTIFY your goals
Now is the time to identify the SEASON you are in
Now is the time for GRATITUDE
Now is the time for shorts and singlets
Now is the time to make a lasting CONTRIBUTION
Now is the time for limiting treats, sugars, carbohydrates and calories
Now is the time for HERBAL TEA
Now is the time to TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY!
Now is the time cold showers
Now is the time to eat more vegetables
Now is the time to stop smoking
Now is the time to be LIFE GIVING in every area of life
Now is the time for shade, sunglasses and hats
Now is the time to REPLACE alcoholic beverages
Now is the time for homemade fruit sorbet
Now is the time to QUIT!
Now is the time to STRENGTHEN your resolve
Now is the time to learn to cook healthier meals
Now is the time for NO REGRETS
Now is the time to love yourself
Now is the time to hear your calling
Now is the time for BETTER NUTRITION
Now is the time for getting GROUNDED
Now is the time to be PROACTIVE about health
Now is the time to be an encourager
Now is the time for CHANGE
Now is the time to learn
Now is the time to FINISH
Now is the time to change your normal “holiday mentality”
Now is the time for cricket
Now is the time to DO!
Now is the time for strong BOUNDARIES
Now is the time to be 100% honest with you
Now is the time to be CENTERED
Now is the time to WORK towards real results
Now is the time for cold watermelon
Now is the time for better perspective
Now is the time for going for your purpose
Now is the time to stare REALITY square in the face
Now is the time for FAMILY
Now is the time to be PRESENT
Now is the time for practical proven strategies
Now is the time for BREAKING your self-imposed limitations
Now is the time to take a deep breath, FEEL YOUR POWER and GO when ready!

Make the difference, the contribution, the change you know you can. Live a fuller, deeper, happier life. NOW IS THE TIME!

Get started with one of your most important daily choices: Your nutrition. Enjoy these delicious summer treats!

Mango Sorbet

Makes: 4 servings.
180 ml water
Zest of 1 orange
3 mangoes, cubed
Juice of 1 orange
4 mint sprigs, for garnish

Method of preparation
Combine the water and orange zest in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. Remove orange zest from sauce and discard. In a blender, process the mango cubes and orange juice until smooth. Add mango puree to saucepan and mix well to combine. Strain mixture and chill. When cold, pour into freezer container and freeze until firm around the edges. Spoon the semi-frozen mixture back into  the blender and process again until smooth. Return the mixture to freezer.

Remove sorbet from freezer approximately 20 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly.
Serve decorated with mint sprigs.

Pineapple with Vanilla Yoghurt

Makes: 4 servings.
600 g pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks
2 cinnamon sticks
3 cloves
Stevia – Natural Sugar substitute (equivalent to 2 tsp raw brown sugar)
120 ml water
100 g vanilla sheep or goat’s yoghurt (or plain and add vanilla essence to taste)
Mint leaves, for garnish

Method of preparation
Preheat oven to 220 °C.
In an oven-safe baking dish with lid, add the pineapple, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar and water. Cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and juices have caramelised.

Serve with shredded mint leaves and vanilla yoghurt.

Note: In order to optimize your fertility, a dairy free diet is recommended. However a small amount of sheep’s or goat’s milk and/or yogurt is acceptable about once per week. Enjoy!

Excerpted from Eat Your Way To Parenthood: The Diet Secrets of Highly Fertile Couples Revealed (GoKo Publishing 2008) by Gabriela Rosa. Available from www.naturalfertilitybreakthrough.com.