Bee Pollen

Over the last two years I’ve been having fun trying different superfoods and figuring out how to add them into my daily diet. I recently bought some bee pollen and added it to my morning smoothie. It was really easy to incorporate and soft enough that I didn’t need to soak it before putting it in my blender. Time saver!

Bee pollen, like all superfoods, is a complete source of nutrition. Here are a few of the amazing health benefits (Ref: Superfoods by David Wolfe):

• Alleviates allergy symptoms by reducing histamine production in your body
• Provides a potent source of antioxidants, preventing and treating diseases by neutralizing free radicals
• Increases muscle growth, strength, endurance, speed, and energy (without harmful side effects)
• Strengthens fertility
• Restores minerals in the body and fixes metabolic deficiencies, reversing some symptoms of type 2 diabetes
• Provides a source of 18 vitamins, including almost all B vitamins, vitamins E, D, and C, carotenes, essential fatty acids, and essential amino acids
• Improves digestion of food with 11 naturally occurring enzymes in the pollen

Bee pollen is actually very easy to add into your daily diet. You can add a tablespoon into a smoothie. You can also add a spoonful into cereal or on top of yogurt. Another idea is to spread some honey on top of a slice of bread and sprinkle the bee pollen on top to give it a little crunch. You can also add bee pollen into any cookie or muffin recipe.

Tip 1: If you’re new to bee pollen, start off with a small amount, such as ¼ teaspoon, until your body gets used to it. It’s important to start out with a small dose to avoid digestive irritation or symptoms from a rare allergic reaction. Bee pollen is appropriate for adults and children over the age of 5.

Tip 2: Look for raw or fresh bee pollen at your local health food store to get the most nutritional benefits.