Bee Pollen: Food fit for God's Children

Bee pollen has been used as a nutritional food source long before mankind had to plant, till and kill for their food. Great praise and reverence is given to the bee and its life giving products in almost every religious and historical record composed, including that of the Maya, Egyptian and Eastern glyphs.

So, what’s all the buzz about? Well, it has been well documented that adding bee pollen to your diet supports virtually every body system, with emphasis on the reproductive, immune and nervous systems. In fact, scientific studies have demonstrated that bee pollen is a complete food, thus a human adult can, indeed, live on this life giving nectar and water alone!

Who can benefit from eating bee pollen? Everyone, young and old alike.

Whether it is to treat specific health issues, or just for overall health, bee pollen helps to correct imbalances in our body’s chemistry and satisfy our nutritional needs.

The nutrients in Bee Pollen are very concentrated. This nutritional density means that even small amounts provide effective and valuable levels of important nutrients. In other words, bee pollen, as a food source or as a supplement, provides low volume, high-density nutrition.

Rich in B-vitamins, including B-1, B-2, B-3 (Niacinamide), B-5, B-6 and B-12.

Also contains Vitamin C, A, E, Carotenoids, Folic Acid and Rutin*.

Mineral content includes Magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, silica, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine and manganese.

Higher in protein and free amino acid content, by volume, than any other source of food on the planet.

Rich in enzymes and co-enzymes that are necessary for good digestion.

Contains polyphenols, beneficial fatty acids, chelated minerals, as well as a large array of phytonutrients not fully identified yet.

Also includes gonadotropic, estrogenic, and Human Growth Hormone factors.

*Rutin ~ Bee pollen is known for its high rutin levels, which helps to support cardiovascular health by strengthening blood cell walls, capillaries and also the heart itself. Even if bee pollen was without its many other health benefits, its content of rutin alone would justify taking at least a teaspoon daily, if for no other reason than its revitalizing affect on ones’ cardiovascular health.

Antioxident ~ Bee pollen is not only an excellent antioxidant, it is proven in clinical tests to effectively reduce the threat of free radicals resulting from everyday pollutants, but also has received acclaim as an anti-aging tonic and assisting with weight control.

Weight Balance ~ Bee Pollen has a two-fold effect on persons wishing to lose weight. It is an excellent snack food in between meals, as it satisfies the body’s nutritional needs. It is particularly beneficial to consume a tsp. or so ½ hour prior to meals, as it is most readily absorbed on an empty stomach, while quenching pre-meal hunger pains at the same time.

Bee pollen is actually flower pollen and nectars, it just happens to be collected and made available exclusively by bees. There is no other creature, including man, who can replicate the amazing process that is accomplished so simply by the lil’ bee.

While the bee is on the flower, it collects the pollen, mixes it with some of the nectars found within and shapes it into little balls of many varied sizes and colours.

If you look at our bee pollen, you will see the colours range from light beige-gold’s to bright yellows, soft gold’s, deep oranges and a variety of greens to browns. This amazing variety of colours and tastes is simply a reflection of all the different flowers in that particular area where it is harvested. Our pollen is sourced in a pesticide free area which has not been cultivated or farmed for over 15 years.

Bees carry these lil’ pollen balls back to the hive on their legs. Beekeepers who harvest bee pollen place a small strip with little brushes across the hive entrance. As the bee enters the hive, some of the pollen is simply ‘brushed’ off their legs. This is only done every two or three days because bee pollen is the primary food of the bee and they must have an ample portion to live and maintain their hive.

Bee pollen is an amazing, condensed, powerful, complete food and should be used souly with this in mind. You will know within 3 ~ 5 days whether or not your body really likes it and wants more.

Begin by introducing bee pollen to your diet in small amounts and gradually work up to a larger dosage. Start with ½ tsp. two to three times a day. This can be increased to a tsp. at a time 4 – 6 times a day.

Because our pollen tastes so good, we prefer to eat it from the palm of our hand right into our mouth. If you let it dissolve and mix with your saliva you can taste the nectars and the pollens, , , or just chew it up. Eating pollen in this way allows you to appreciate some of the finest flavours imaginable, although, occasionally you may encounter a very pungent or bitter taste, as some of these green and brown pollens come from various herbs, which have medicinal tastes similar to their herbal equivalents. This is actually homeopathy at its finest.

If eating it straight up isn’t for you, bee pollen can be sprinkled on yogurt, peanut butter& honey on toast, breakfast cereal or blended in any variety of smoothies. Pheylonian Pollen is actually quite tasty alone, due to the purity of the region where it is harvested. At least give it a few tries, it is an acquired taste which can become addictive.

For most people, there is no maximum amount to restrict its use. On occasions I have eaten up to 3 – 4 tbls. a day. Tests have proven that a human can live on nothing more then just bee pollen and water for an indefinite period of time.

Many who suffer from airbourne pollen allergies, should use bee pollen with caution, initially consuming it in very small amounts, only a few grains at a time. These nectorial pollens are assimilated differently than the airbourne pollens from plants, which can cause allergies. If you have no allergic reactions, increase the amount slowly to the above recommendations. If any allergic symptoms result from taking a tiny amount of pollen, discontinue use. Allergic reactions can also be due to poor quality pollen, or unclean extraction, so if you have identified bee pollen as your key to health, be sure to try our pure, Private Stock Pheylonian Bee Pollen, as you can not get better.

Gout ~ Anyone who suffers from gout should not take bee pollen, as it may elevate purine levels.

For very complete and comprehensive information and details about bee pollen and all the other wonderful food products produced by the bee, we have available a lovely book by Rita Elkins M.H. entitled, ‘Healing from the Hive’.

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