Alive Foods RAW Wild Bee Pollen 200 grams

Bee Pollen

Bee pollen is one of the most complete, nutritious foods found in nature. The secret behind bee pollen is that it contains a real cocktail of nutrients; approximately 205 bioactive substances, 16 vitamins, 27 minerals, and 22 amino acids. Its concentration of vitamins is higher than in fruits and vegetables.

Bee pollen contains:

• Almost all known vitamins and minerals, with high levels of B-vitamins.
• All essential amino acids - with 50% more available protein than, for example, in a steak.
• Most enzymes and co-enzymes that the body needs.
• Antioxidants.
• Essential fatty acids.
• Essential sugars (known as "glykonutrients").

Bee pollen also contains most enzymes and coenzymes that the body needs. In China, Egypt, the Roman Empire, Europe, and among the Aztecs, bee pollen has been highly praised for its health properties for centuries. Pollen works well as both a supplement, for sweetening, and as a decoration on baked goods.

You can also make a face mask with pollen and honey, mix in a small bowl:

• 2 tsp pollen
• 1 tsp yogurt
• 1/4 tsp honey

Wash your face with water and then apply the mask with your fingertips over your entire face and neck. Leave space around the eyes. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and then rinse off.

Adult dosage: One tsp to one tbsp per day is recommended depending on taste and needs. Preferably taken in the morning.

Gradual increase is recommended, especially if allergies are suspected. Start with a smaller dose (about ¼ tsp) of bee pollen. It's better to eat a little and then increase the dose. Preferably mix the pollen with your saliva in your mouth before swallowing. Can also be mixed with some honey or juice. You can also soak a teaspoon in water overnight and drink it for breakfast.

Some people who consume pollen may initially experience mild forms of gastrointestinal irritation, headaches, or nausea due to the rich nutritional content and potency of bee pollen. Therefore, it is recommended to start with a smaller dose (approximately ¼ tsp) of bee pollen.

NOTE: Sometimes people can be allergic to bee pollen. Rare allergic reactions may include swelling, heart palpitations, and difficulty breathing. If you have never eaten bee pollen before, try placing a single grain under your tongue to check for any reaction. Then take two grains daily to gradually build up to one teaspoon per day if you don't notice any reaction. If you are allergic to bee stings, we advise against consuming pollen or recommend extreme caution.

How is this Bee Pollen produced?

When bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey, they also collect pollen by rubbing against the inside of the flower. This is what causes the bees to "pollinate" the flowers during their journey between them, making it possible for plants to reproduce. Through evolution, honey bees have developed to collect only the best, most nutritious pollen they can find, and invest considerable time and energy to do this.

In the hive, the bee pollen is collected as the bees pass through a somewhat narrow entrance, where some of the collected pollen is scraped off their legs. The bee pollen then falls into small containers below. The bees are not harmed by this and naturally get to keep enough pollen themselves to care for their own. The pollen is dried immediately after collection, and is neither heated nor processed in any other way to preserve all active substances and enzymes.

Contents: 100% raw, wild bee pollen. The beehives are located in mountain regions such as Cataluña, Galicia, Navarra, Murcia, Andalucia, Valencia. Packaged in facilities that also handle nuts.

Nutritional value per 100g:
Energy: 1464.4 kJ / 350 kcal
Fat: 9.6 g
saturated fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
of which sugars: 40 g
Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 35 g
Salt: 0 g

Manufacturer: Alive Foods, Sweden

Country of Origin: Spain