Collecting fresh bee pollen is a very labor-intensive act, but the benefits the human body and the little bees reap outweighs the need to re-think the process.
In late winter or early spring, bee pollen is used by the queen to help give her the energy to start laying her eggs for the year. Worker bees also use pollen as their main protein source and also use it to create "royal jelly." Royal jelly is what is fed only to the queen and any larvae that may become a queen.
For humans, when ingested, it has a multitude of health benefits. It can help stop the growth of bad bacteria in our guts, helps to regulate blood sugar and cholesterol, promotes fertility, can help treat allergies, provides an energy boost, among other things.
Our favorite and easiest way to take in the benefits from these small nuggets is through a smoothie!
BLUE BEE BLISS: - 1 cup of milk or alternative milk of your choice
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1/2 of a medium banana
- 1 tablespoon of bee pollen
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- a dash of raw honey
Blend until smooth and enjoy!
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