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Organic Produce LIVE WELLDine Well Bee pollen has been touted to enhance endurance, foster
Hormone Free Meats fertility, and alleviate allergy symptoms. While these
Bulk Foods • Raw Milk Products claims have not been proven by human studies, they are
Natural Cleaning Products founded on the high-nutrient composition of the bee pollen, which
Gluten Free Products is comprised of simple sugars, amino acids (protein), minerals,
Health Supplements vitamins, fatty acids and other variables. It’s no surprise that bee
pollen is an excellent source of protein, as it functions as a food
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the plants visited by the worker bees. These hard-working insects
610-838-6989 fly to and fro, plant-to-plant, collect nectar and return to the hive.
1575 Main St., Hellertown While the nectar is used to make honey, the pollen is made by
M-Th 9:30-5:30 • F 9:30-8:00 combining pollen with bee saliva and the nectar to create the
Sa 9:30-4:00 • Sun 11:00-3:00 generally golden granules of bee pollen. These protein-packed
little pellets are sweet with an edge of bitterness. While you
may find a bee pollen supplement in your local health food
store, the actual granules (a whole food) can be added to a
multitude of recipes to add texture, flavor and nutrition. Some
of the easiest ways to incorporate bee pollen into your diet are
at breakfast time. Add it to your smoothie, sprinkle it on your
oatmeal or add it to your muffin batter. While there may not be
startling studies about the positive effects of bee pollen, adding
this tasty tidbit to your pantry stock will give you something
new and interesting to enhance your culinary repertoire!
*Those with bee allergies, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding
should avoid consumption.
