One of the most nutrient-rich foods is bee pollen. In the following article, we will find out more about its valuable qualities and how to consume bee pollen. It is useful at any time of the year, but on cold days it is an indispensable assistant for the immune system.
Benefits of bee pollen
Fresh bee pollen contains more protein than any animal product, B vitamins and all 22 essential elements, most of which also have medicinal properties.
Bee pollen maintains the energy of the body, increases immunity, balances energy and hormonal levels in the body.
It is necessary to know that when heated, this product loses the amount of useful enzymes, and they may disappear completely, and this reduces its nutritional value. Therefore, the addition of bee pollen, especially for medicinal purposes, should be done to food products that are not heated. Here are some ways to use and consume bee pollen while retaining all of its beneficial ingredients.
Use of bee pollen
Bee pollen as an additive to breakfast cereals
Sprinkled on cereal, bee pollen makes breakfast especially healthy. For example, muesli, oatmeal, a bowl of yogurt. To change the taste of bee pollen, you can add some spice, for example cinnamon.
Bee pollen as an additive to smoothies
Nowadays, more people are replacing the traditional breakfast with a fresh smoothie. The pollen can be added as part of the ingredients of the smoothie, as well as to any pureed food, as it will saturate it with antioxidants. Try a bee pollen smoothie too.
Bean pollen for salads
More and more often, salads are sprinkled with some kind of dressing. In some places, bee pollen sprinkled on a green salad is not a popular dish, but it is an opportunity to make the salad a fresh vitamin bomb. Such a combination for breakfast before a workout is very healthy.
Sweet treats with bee pollen
Protein bars or raw desserts can be made by adding bee pollen to the ingredients. This is a very good way to add more nutrients to food. Combinations like dark chocolate and bee pollen are also an idea.
Bee pollen on sandwiches
This option sounds almost heretical, but if the peanut butter sandwich is enriched with bee pollen, it will be an incredibly strong start to the day. It is useful for children, to whom it will provide energy for the whole day.
Storage and testing of bee pollen
This product must be stored properly, which means in a cool place out of direct sunlight for the dried pollen and in the refrigerator for the fresh product.
Before its first consumption, an allergy test must be done.
Doses for bee pollen intake for adults are 2 tablespoons per day, and for children - 1 teaspoon, starting with a small amount of a few granules and gradually increasing the intake.
As you can see, there are quite a few ways to use this beneficial bee product. Boost your immunity by preparing:
- boiled wheat with bee pollen;
- pancakes with bee pollen;
