Did you know that bee pollen contains almost all of the nutrients required by the human body to thrive? That’s why the German Federal Board of Health has officially recognized it as a medicine. As science has already confirmed, bee pollen is the only food source found to contain all of the following:
Are you ready? Ready, set, read!
– The chemical composition of bee pollen comprises approximately 250 substances, including enzymes, vitamins, minerals, lipids and fatty acids, and amino acids.
– Bee pollen contains about 23% protein, including 10% essential amino acids. It also contains 30% digestible carbohydrates, 26% sugars like glucose and fructose, 5% lipids like essential fatty acids and 2% phenolic compounds like flavonoids. Its other antioxidant flavonoids include bioflavonoids, carotenoids, quercetin, rutin, myricetin, and trans-cinnamic acid.
– Furthermore, it is packed with vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin D, and B vitamins like folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6. From a mineral perspective, bee pollen also contains some magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, silicon, sulphur, and manganese.
How about that? That’s a long and important list we’ve got there! So, bee pollen – deffinetely a “yes” when it comes to healthy organic treats! Winnie the Pooh sure knew what he was doing climbing into a bee hive 🙂
Bee pollen is sold as natural granules, easy to measure and take required dose. You can also add it into other foods like granola, yogurt, fruity smoothies etc.
Little spoilet: it’s a tiny bit bitter, but you get used to this taste eventually. Just imagine how useful it is and it won’t bother you that much.
M.I. All Organic Market – Always trustworthy
16, Kolonakiou street, Linopetra, Limassol
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