No this is not an article/expose/rant on the Queen Bey, Beyonce, but of the actual industrious bee.
I've always loved honey and as an adult I've tried to include it more into my diet as a substitute of sugar. For a little over a year now I've extended my use of bee products to include bee pollen. Pollen is the male seed of the flower. Bee pollen is the flower pollen that has been collected on the bodies of bees and may also include the bee's saliva and honey.
Titbit
1 bee +8 hrs = 1 tsp of bee pollen.
Bee pollen has been touted by many to be one of Mother Nature’s best whole foods it contains nearly all nutrients required by humans.
Nutritional Breakdown
· Protein ≃ 40% protein by weight
· Fatty acids
· Carbohydrates
· Vitamin C
· Iron
· Zinc
· Copper
· Magnesium
· Antioxidants
· Lecithin – flushes fat
· Phenylalanine – Appetite suppressant
Titbit
Bee pollen cannot be synthesized in a laboratory. When scientist tried feeding bees lab-produced pollen all the bees died even though the pollen had all the nutrients.
Benefits Galore
· Weight loss
· Allergies
· PMS
· Infertility issues
· Sports Performance
· Anti-aging
· Lowers LDL
· Increases HDL – Good cholesterol
· Skin conditions
· Vegetarian Protein Alternative
· Cell Renewal
How to use
I simply spread a tablespoon on my cereal/porridges. Or add same to my smoothies for an extra boost. I also love to add about 2 tsp to my papaya in the morning but can be used with any fruit as well to my tea as a natural sweetener.
N.B. If you suffer from pollen allergies, its best to not use this.
So the next time you see a bee, remember the promise of wealth from folklore and all the benefits this hard worker does.
