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Bee Propolis - A rich source of B vitamins, minerals and bioflavonoids. As a natural antibiotic it has no equal. It stimulates the thymus gland to produce more white blood cells, which the body uses to rid itself of viruses, poisons and other metabolic waste products. When our immune system is strong, the result is health rather than illness.
Bee Pollen - Often referred to as natures perfect food. With 96 known nutrients, it is a rich dietary source of zinc, calcium, magnesium and iron. It can energize you, give you a sense of well being, increase your intellectual capacity and close any nutritional gaps in your diet.
How to Use Bee Pollen
Each golden granule is densely packed with live enzymes, just about every nutrient that has a name, and some elements that science has not yet identified or labeled. Your digestive system may not be accustomed to such intensely rich food. If you are a beginner, introduce bee pollen into your diet slowly, a granule or two at a time. Don't cook with the granules or add powdered granules to anything that requires heat. Heat destroys the live enzymes and reduces the nutrient value. Otherwise, the sky's the limit.
You can: Powder an ounce or two of granules and add cinnamon to taste. Cinnamon adds a delightful spiciness and aroma to the sweetness of pollen Stir powdered granules into vegetable juices, or even into water sweetened with raw honey. Whirl the powder into salad dressings. Sprinkle whole or powdered granules on toast topped with peanut butter.
Before taking a full dose of pollen it is very important to test for a possible extreme allergic reaction by ingesting just one pellet. Then gradually build up over a week or so to the correct dose.
The optimal dose of pollen varies with individual needs. For allergy prevention all that is required is about one teaspoon per day. You should gradually increase your dose to one tablespoon. It will give about five grams of protein which is a good addtion if you already have some proteins in your meal, such as a legume dish.
Since your pollen is really a type of food and there are some fats in it. It is important to keep it refrigerated.
btw, I have daily eaten raw bee pollen for over 20 years with no adverse effects. This is the brand I like:
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Edited by hiker, 27 October 2005 - 11:43 PM.
