The Perks of Bee Pollen
My first experience with bee pollen...
Last year, if you would have said the word pollen, I would have immediately began explaining how terrible my seasonal allergies were. Please notice how I said "were". The decision to raise honey bees was a decision rooted in a struggle with seasonal allergies. As you probably have heard, local honey can alleviate allergies. Not only did my fiance and I struggle with allergies, but so did our family and puppy. Since we began eating honey our allergies have been seriously alleviated.
When I heard bee pollen could also alleviate my allergies, I wanted to see what other health benefits pollen can offer. I was amazed to find that the colorful pollen I see my honey bees bring into the hive on a daily basis can offer a key solution to almost any individual's lifestyle. As I read the health benefits I immediately knew that pollen could help my family, friends, and self. That's the beauty of farming, an enjoyable experience can provide healthy solutions to help those I love and others I am lucky to meet.
Here is a wonderful article that briefly explains 10 reasons to intake a teaspoon of pollen on a daily basis.
I have added pollen to my tea and sprinkled it on my daily tablespoon of honey. The taste is bearable but I am currently searching, and plan to share recipes for adding pollen to tasty treats.
Stay tuned...
Thanks for reading,
Hannah (Co-Owner of Everhart Farm)
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