Bee Pollen's Super Healing Power

Fresh pollens contain a wide spectrum of at least 18 amino acids which are the building blocks of protein needed to build every cell in the body, from blood cell to the cells in the skin, organs and bones. There are also numerous active enzymes present in fresh and unheated pollens. Eating foods that contain enzymes helps the body prevent and fight diseases such as cancer and arthritis and saves the body from having to make enzymes, a process that depletes energy. Applied to the skin, these pollens are also believed to be helpful in healing wounds and acne. Appreciated for years as an excellent weight control, bee pollen is low in calories and contains natural Phenylalanine which acts as appetite suppressant and Lecithin that helps dissolve and flush fat from the body, that is, detoxification and cleansing. Its ability to rejuvenate the body, stimulates organs, enhances vitality and accelerate rate of recovery makes it a popular home remedy and tonic among athletes and sportsmen. Despite the many thousands of chemical analyses conducted in the laboratory with the most advanced diagnostic technology to create a synthetic version, scientists are still unable to identify some elements present in the pollens. The bees must have added some mysterious goodness of their own that cannot be copied and replaced by any man-made food!

High-quality, fresh pollen consists of soft, fragrant, pliable granules that are neither pasteurized nor heated. The best type of pollen is frozen as it's collected and stored frozen until it's packaged. These tiny yellow, orange, or brown granules and tablets can be chewed alone. The taste varies depending on the plants from which it comes. Some pollen has a slightly sweet and nut-like flavor, while some is bitter. If you try the different commercial brands of pollen, you would be surprised how much its taste can vary. You can also choose to mix the granules with other foods instead of eating direct. For instance, some parents blend it together with fruits to form a delicious smoothie for their young children who would require all the essential amino acids, minerals, vitamins to grow strong and healthy, while others prefer to sprinkle the granules on pancake, toasted waffle, or granola. For me, I like to grind the pollen granules into power form and mix it (half a teaspoon) with warm milk (not more than 50 degrees C.) for my kids every morning. The difference it brings in terms of boosting immunity and strength is too obvious to be ignored. Yes, they did initially fight against the taste of the pollens, but gradually came to terms with it after getting used to it and realising for themselves that they were so much less prone to flue and cold attacks after starting on the pollens.

Bee pollen is not the same as allergy causing pollen that is dry, lightweight and is carried easily by the wind. It rarely cause allergy symptoms. However, people who are very cautious of allergic reactions could start with small amounts of pollen intake and gradually increase the amount to be assured that the consumption is safe.

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1. If you are residing in Singapore and would like to give bee pollen a try, you can get it from our e-store: Buy Honey Online.

2. Read about the encouraging bee-pollen stories and exciting experiences of Angela, owner of Bee-Pollen-Buzz.Com and a Registered Nutritional Practitioner who grew up in a honeybee farm, in my interview with her: "Fascinating Bee Pollen Health Benefits".

I think it's awesome that we can all learn from her how to take bee pollen as a daily supplement, and even use it in creating healthy and delicious recipes!