Live a Healthier Life

October-23-2020

Who can believe that the clocks go back this weekend already? As the longer nights draw in, the heating goes on and the pumpkin-spice smells and cinnamon flavours come out in full force, we’re turning our attention to gift-giving season.
This has been a year full of ups and downs for all of us, but there’s nothing like preparing for the holidays season to help make you feel more normal. It’s never too soon to start writing your gift lists and budgeting accordingly, so here are some ideas to help get you started!
Is there any gift more classic than a beautiful fragrance? Treat a couple to his-and-hers 25^th Edition fragrances. Forever’s 25^th Edition Eau de Parfum provides a sweet, light perfume with a complex and perfectly balanced combination of rose petals, star jasmine, white lily and magnolia, while 25^th Edition Cologne is a perfect blend of musk and fruit aromas, with herbaceous and woody notes of oakmoss and sandalwood.
For those who love skincare, we have three ranges which can make for excellent gifts, especially if you know their skin type. Infinite by Forever targets ageing from the inside out and the outside in with revolutionary formulas designed to tone and firm the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while the Sonya Daily Skincare System is formulated specifically for combination skin, and delivers aloe, moisture and botanicals deep into your skin thanks to Forever’s advanced gel-based technology. Our Targeted skincare range does what it says on the label and can be mixed and matched with other products to target specific skin concerns – our new Hydrating Serum, boasting four types of hyaluronic acid, recently received some fantastic results in a consumer survey.
For the ultimate indulgence, why not treat somebody to our award-winning Aloe Bio-Cellulose Mask? Providing potent, energising hydration using forward-thinking technology and natural ingredients, this next-level mask fits every contour of the face, allowing it to penetrate deep into fine lines and wrinkles, unveiling soft, supple skin and a complexion that glows.
Is your recipient looking to make some changes in the New Year? The C9 can be a great option for those looking to adjust their mindset and prepare for a fit and healthy new year. This nutritionally-balanced programme allows you to see real results in just nine days.
Or if they’re already a fitness fanatic with goals to smash, give them a helping hand with treats like Forever Lite Ultra, which contains 24 grams of protein per serving as well as vital vitamins and minerals or ARGI+, a delicious and nutritious berry-flavoured sports drink contains five grams of L-arginine per serving.

Stocking filler goodies

Once you’ve wrapped everything and put it all under the tree, you might be left looking for a few stocking fillers. Not to worry – we have some of those available, too!
Get mistletoe ready with Aloe Lips – a rich and nourishing lip balm blend of aloe vera and jojoba.
Cosy up with a cup of Aloe Blossom Herbal Tea – a caffeine-free combination of cinnamon, cloves, garlic, ginger, cardamom and allspice.
Smooth things over with Gentleman’s Pride – an aloe powered aftershave with a cooling sensation.
Heat things up with Aloe Heat Lotion – a rich emollient lotion which provides blissful relief from sore muscles and daily stresses, perfect for a winter massage.
Look after their hands after all that handwashing - Aloe Propolis Creme is a rich blend of aloe vera and bee propolis and helps maintain, nourish and moisturise skin.
What other Forever products do you think make great gifts? Let us know in the comments?

October-16-2020

With autumn upon us and an abundance of seasonal produce readily available, what could be better that something warming and delicious to fight off the fall chill. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are the perfect way to enjoy the flavours of the season, with apples, squashes and spices being the perfect way to celebrate everything autumn has to offer. And from sweet treats to sumptuous savoury delights, a delectable drizzle of Forever Bee Honey is the perfect way to make these dishes even more delicious.

Butternut squash soup

Adapted from BBC Good Food
Easy and delicious, this comforting and warming soup celebrates seasonal veg, and is perfect for those chilly evenings when you just want something tasty.

• 1.5kg peeled and deseeded butternut squash, cut into 3cm cubes

• 1 large onion, roughly chopped

• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped

• 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into cubes

• 4 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp Forever Bee Honey

• 5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped

• 1.5 litres vegetable stock

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Add the prepared squash, onion, carrots and red pepper to a large roasting tin and drizzle with half of the oil, and salt and pepper. Toss together until all of the vegetables are evenly coated and spread out to form a single layer. Roast in the oven for 40–45 minutes, or until tender and tinged brown. Drizzle over the Forever Bee Honey 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
Place a large saucepan over a medium heat, and add the remaining oil. Add the ginger and fry for a minute. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, then stir in the roasted vegetables and add salt and pepper. Remove the saucepan from the heat and, using a hand blender, blend the mixture until smooth. Return to the heat to warm through and serve hot with crusty bread.

Baked Figs with goats’ cheese and honey drizzle

These sweet and sharp cheesy figs are sumptuously simple, and so delicious 

• 12 fresh figs 

• 110g soft goat’s cheese 

• 12 slices of prosciutto

• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper 

• 85g Forever Bee Honey

Preheat the oven to broil and start to trim the fig stems. Cut diagonally across the top of each fig to make an X shape, making sure that you only cut a third of the way through so the fruit doesn’t fall apart. Place the figs upright on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper; if your figs fall over gently flatten the bottom using a sharp knife. Fill a piping bag up with the goat’s cheese, making sure that it is soft before piping equally into each fig. Lightly brush the figs with olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and cover with a generous helping of cracked black pepper. Broil the figs for about four minutes or until the cheese begins to brown. Gently warm Forever Bee Honey in a saucepan but do not boil or overheat. Remove figs from oven, wrap with a slice of prosciutto and drizzle with the Forever Bee Honey. Best served warm or at room temperature.

Spiced honey drizzle cake

Adapted from BBC Good Food
This fabulous cake with hints of honey and spice, topped with a honey drizzle is the perfect warming sweat treat.

• 100g salted butter, plus extra for the tin

• 100g light brown soft sugar

• 100g Forever Bee Honey

• 1 large egg

• 100ml milk

• 1 tsp mixed spice

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• 150g self-raising flour

For the glaze

• 25g salted butter

• 25g runny honey

Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter and line a loaf tin with baking parchment. Beat the butter and sugar together with a whisk until creamy, and then whisk in the honey, egg, milk and spices. Once this is combined, fold in the to form a loose batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 45 mins until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Leave the cake to cool for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the glaze, melt the butter and honey in a small pan until smooth. Leave to cool until thickened, then drizzle over the top of the cooled cake. Leave to set before serving.

Rocky road bites with Honey

These delicious, bite-sized snacks make the perfect sweet treat!

• 3tbsp Forever Bee Honey

• 150g Medjool dates

• 75g cashew nut butter

• 50g shredded coconut

• 40g flame raisins

• 40g Brazil nuts

• 30g raw cocoa powder

• 30g coconut oil

• 10g puffed wheat (sugar free)

Add the dates, cashew nut butter, coconut, Forever Bee Honey, coconut oil and raw cocoa powder to a food processor. Blitz for around a minute until the ingredients combine. Roughly chop the Brazil nuts and raisins and add to a large bowl along with all of the remaining ingredients. Combine with the mixture from the food processor and mix together with your hands. Place the mixture on baking parchment and fold over to cover. Using a rolling pin, roll the mixture until it is around an inch thick. Set in the freezer for an hour before cutting into bite-sized pieces. These delicious snacks are best kept in the fridge until needed.

Autumnal salad with honey and mustard vinaigrette

This inviting autumn salad is packed full of a delicious line-up of seasonal ingredients.

• 900g butternut squash, cut into cubes

• 50g toasted pecans

• 450g mixed salad greens

• 2 apples, sliced

• 60g dried cranberries

• 60g crumbly blue cheese

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 2 tbsp Forever Bee Honey

• 2 tbsp water

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Place the cut squash on a baking sheet and toss with a small amount of oil. Arrange in a single layer and roast for 30 minutes until the squash is soft and caramelised. Whilst the squash is roasting, place the pecans in a dry frying pan over a medium heat. Stir until the pecans are darkened and aromatic.
Add the greens into a salad bowl, and top with the roasted squash, apples, cranberries, pecans and blue cheese. In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, Forever Bee Honey, water, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, and whisk until fully combined. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and serve.
So, whether you are looking for a warming and comforting soup, or for a delicious sweet treat, these wonderful seasonal recipes are sure to ward of the autumn chill, and with a drizzle of Forever Bee Honey what could be better? What are your favourite honey recipes? Let us know in the comments below.

October-13-2020

Most Forever business owners start by developing a strong retail base often as a result of their passion for the products and a genuine desire to share them with others. As confidence grows and they start seeing a profit as their customer base becomes established, for some it becomes natural to think about developing a team.
Talking about the Forever business opportunity is only daunting when the focus is on the result; a new team member rather than the process. What’s important is to retain the integrity that you displayed in building your retail base, and an authentic desire to help others.

It’s all about asking the right questions

It’s worth taking some time to think about the sort of person who would be a good team member - somebody who would genuinely value the opportunity that they hold in their hands. While Forever is possibly the most level playing field, where anyone with the right commitment, attitude, work and persistence can succeed regardless of gender, age, ethnicity and background, the timing of the opportunity has to be right.
The only way to properly establish that is by asking good questions and investing your time wisely and effectively. In the long run this will save a lot of time and energy (and potentially frustration) by working with those who have a genuine desire and who are willing and able to carve out the pockets of time to get started. It will be infinitely more rewarding and enjoyable for you both.
It’s worth remembering that trust and relationships take time and effort to develop. These principles are crucial both in developing life-long customers and in building a team. It’s also important to be kind and patient with yourself. Skills take time to learn, embed and practice, so do not expect to be perfect or even close to perfect.

Be authentic

One of the simplest ways to be more authentic, to take the pressure off yourself and build relationships and is to just talk to more people. If you have set yourself a target of adding two people to your team this month and then only talk to two then you are hugely invested in those two people joining your team. This puts inordinate pressure on you and them. When we are pressured we are not relaxed or natural, and that pressure can be felt by others and will change your behaviour. In short you will not be yourself. If you’re talking to many people you can be more relaxed, more authentic and genuine. You still want them to join your team but you will be happy to wait to develop the relationship to build more authentically and naturally.
Understand what motivates people
Taking time allows you to ask questions and understand their needs and motivation. Not everyone starts a Forever business for the same reasons and you should understand what their motivations are before you bring up how it can be a good opportunity for them. For instance, if you just keep talking about how Forever can provide an additional income, but they aren’t motivated by money then it is unlikely that any of what you have to say will be of any interest. Whereas if you know that they will be motivated by the thought of helping others or personal development instead then you can highlight those key points. Motivation is key and by developing relationships and getting to know people over time you are better able to establish when it might be appropriate to discuss the opportunity.
Asking questions is the key to discovering people’s motivations, as is being a good listener. We don’t learn a lot when we are talking, and again people intrinsically know at a deep level if we are genuinely interested by the quality of our listening. Even as we connect virtually over video conferencing, we are still building relationships, we must still be good listeners and be authentic. Taking time, genuinely connecting are the foundations of good team building and with the foundations in place offering the business opportunity becomes natural and enjoyable.