Oh what a surprise, i'm writing about Bee pollen.......Its no secret, i'm obsessed with Bees & Honey.
I was first introduced to bee/flower pollen when I visited my cousin in my home town Palermo in Sicily approximately 5 years ago. I was a curious young thing back then ( nothing has changed ) and managed to obtain some myself to try out. My obsession with all things hive-related started at a very young age. Go figure.
I was first introduced to bee/flower pollen when I visited my cousin in my home town Palermo in Sicily approximately 5 years ago. I was a curious young thing back then ( nothing has changed ) and managed to obtain some myself to try out. My obsession with all things hive-related started at a very young age. Go figure.
Let me break it down for you as simply & briefly as my enthusiasm will allow :
What is Bee Pollen?
Firstly, know this - it is really hard to get any information on bee pollen that is not from someone trying to sell you the stuff. I have tried my best to be as unbiased as I can, but then realized, a) Im not selling bee pollen and b) since this is my blog, of course i'm going to be slightly biased. Im allowed to be. I base my posts on my personal experiences with these products and foods.
Bee pollen consists of plant pollens collected by worker bees, combined with plant nectar and bee saliva. It contains approximately 30% protein, 55% carbohydrate, 1% to 2% fat, and 3% minerals and trace vitamins. Vitamin C concentrations of 3.6% to 5.9% also have been found in some pollen samples. Supporting literature lists almost 100 vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, and other compounds identified in bee pollen. The nutrients found in Bee Pollen are extremely high quality and raw. The symbiotic relationship between the pollen and bee saliva is what does the trick.
Bee pollen is not found in the everyday diet. It is found in nutritional supplements and Chinese herbal medicine products.
What is Bee Pollen used for?
- Increases energy levels/enhances athletic performance.
- Allows you to obtain top quality vitamins from a raw natural source.
- Helps with seasonal allergies. ( It works brilliantly for me - but there is the risk of an allergic reaction in some people - so be careful )
- Gives you abundant antioxidant benefits.
- Improves memory.
- Strengthens the immune system.
My main reason for taking Bee pollen is that it takes the edge off my hay fever. For this reason I buy local bee pollen ( and honey ).
How do you take Bee Pollen?
Take 1 teaspoon of bee pollen a half an hour before breakfast, followed by plenty of purified drinking water. I have also sprinkled it on my cereal. Get creative. I usually use bee pollen in the allergy months - March to June/July.
Very little research has been done on bee pollen, there are many claims, some are false or/and exaggerated. Either way, I trust nature and good food more than a pill when it comes to getting vitamins.
Very little research has been done on bee pollen, there are many claims, some are false or/and exaggerated. Either way, I trust nature and good food more than a pill when it comes to getting vitamins.
In bees I trust.
1 comment:
Another interesting post, Alby! You mentioned one word which everyone should know is essential in combating your own particular allergy - LOCAL. People develop allergies specific to their locations and the vegitations 'in your own back yard'. Finding your locally-produced honey and pee pollen will be a much more effective rememdy! It stands to reason that honey/bee pollen from somewhere that doesn't have ragweed, for example, won't do much to offset your ragweed allergy.
Good stuff...carry on!
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