The humble honeybee gathering pollen The bountiful health benefits of pollen will bring our honeybee series to a close. We sneeze and sniffle through the change from winter to spring. Pollen counts are reported on the news to help those of us who are sensitive to seasonal allergens. But apart from the irritating eye itchiness, it has so much to offer!

Bee Pollen a True Super Food!

Honeybees collect pollen from flowering plants. They gather up the grains and pack them into their pollen baskets to bring back to the hive. This pollen is used in the production of honey. However, pollen by itself is rich with all kinds of proteins, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids! Research has shown that bee pollen is easily absorbed. After just two hours of digesting pollen as a health supplement, it has been found in the blood, urine, and in cerebral and spinal fluids! Some researchers have noted that bee pollen contains every essential nutrient to sustain human life. Basically, if you could have water and an inexhaustible supply of bee pollen you would be all set! Of course, that is impractical. However, what this does show is that by supplementing your diet with organic bee pollen you could give yourself a major boost! Bee pollen has also been found to:

  • Inhibit harmful bacteria
  • Regulate intestinal function
  • White and red blood cell support
  • Reduce harmful cholesterol
  • Ward off chemotherapy side effects
  • Builds the immune system

The benefits and research go on and on! It is also important to note that bee pollen is higher in protein than meat or animal products!

I Have Pollen, Now What?

Dipping into a bag of powdery pollen does not sound appetizing. Thankfully, the bees roll it into nice compact balls of goodness! Adding a spoonful of bee pollen to smoothies, sprinkling it on fresh fruit or cereal, or taken alone is beneficial to your overall health. You can even add it to homemade salad dressings! However, start with a small amount of pollen in your diet and work your way to what you find to be a satisfying amount for your needs. Some people are allergic to pollen. It is important to be careful at first and only use a small amount. Some people with a sensitivity or allergy to pollen have beaten it by integrating small amounts into their diet. As always, check with your health provider before adding health supplements to your daily routine. Hand Picked Nation has some great ideas and advice about using bee pollen. I hope you have enjoyed this series about the many virtues of the honeybee. Now go out and hug your local organic beekeeper!  

Application & Resources

  • Check out what Mercola.com has to share about the miracle of bee pollen.
  • Go to Food Matters to learn about the 10 Amazing Health Benefits of Bee Pollen
  • Learn about bee pollen and get a brief history of its use for all kinds of ailments and weight loss from Vanderbilt.edu
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