What’s all the buzz about bee pollen?: Whenever spring rolls around, I find myself reaching for one of my favorite superfoods: bee pollen. For someone who suffers from seasonal allergies, this stuff is a miracle worker!Bee pollen is a combination of flower pollen, nectar and the digestive juices of worker honeybees. As the bees travel from And of course, the major benefit for someone like me, it can help improve seasonal allergies when introduced in small quantities to your diet.flower to flower, pollinating each one, tiny dust-size seeds known as pollen cling to their legs and are carried back to the hive. They’re then deposited and naturally processed into a superfood that can sustain our bodies and provide optimal health. Just one tablespoon of our Pure Bee Pollen Powder contains a ton of vitamins, minerals, and 22 amino acids, which stimulate the organs and glands to function properly. It also has five times more protein than meat, cheese, and eggs per ounce! It’s safe to say this is one serious superfood.It has a slightly sweet, floral taste and can be used in a variety of ways: in smoothies, salad dressings, granola or over yogurt and oatmeal. Be sure to consume it raw in order to preserve as many nutrients as possible, and if you’re allergic to bees or honey, you may be allergic to bee pollen so use caution. I always recommend starting out with ¼ teaspoon if you haven’t tried it, then working your way up to 1-2 teaspoons daily. Here’s my favorite quick & easy way to bee pollen, but feel free to use it however you like!Bee Pollen Powder SmoothieServes 2Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk1 cup berries of choice1 banana1 tablespoon almond butter1-2 teaspoon Pure Bee Pollen PowderDirections:Put all ingredients in a blender and combine thoroughly. Enjoy
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