During my recent to San Diego I attended the OB Farmer Market. During my visit to the Farmers Market I had the privilege of meeting 'Dale' who was running a stand called 'Chrystal's Pure Honey.'
Dale who runs his own Urban Beehive began telling me about the benefits of Pure Honey & Bee Pollen. I have heard about the benefits of Pure Honey but I had not heard of the benefits of Bee Pollen before. Dale is a 78 year old, who does not look a day over 60. Dale claims that the only vitamin he has taken in the last 30 years is Bee Pollen. Dale gave me a sample and I loved it.
After hearing what 'Dale' had to say about Bee Pollen it only made sense that the benefits of consuming Bee Pollen are astronomical. Dale gave me some information and I also did a little research on my own about Bee Pollen.
If you are asking yourself what is Bee Pollen, well here it is. Bee pollen is a mass of pollen that has been packed by worker honeybees into granules with added honey or nectar. Incomplete larval development of bees occurs on them. They are found in brood cells. Brood cells are chambers of wood and mud, and are created by female ground-nesting bees. When the pollen ball is complete, a single female lays an egg on top of the pollen ball, and seals the brood cell. The balls are harvested as food for humans.
Bee Pollen is the only food on Earth containing all 22 nutrients needed by mankind for complete and perfect health.
Studies have been conducted and concluded that Bee Pollen contains: Provitamin A, B-1 Thiamin, B-2 Riboflavin, B-3 Nancin, B-5, B-6 Pyridoxine, B-12 (cyanocobalamine), Pantothenic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin F, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin H, Vitamin K, Vitamin PP, Folic Acid, Choline, Inositol, Rutin, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, Copper, Iodine, Zince, Sulfur, Sodium, Chlorine, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Boron, Silica, Titanium, Amino Acid, Carbohydrates, Fatty Acid, Enzymes, Co-Enzymes & Fats.
Bee Pollen contains at least 22 amino acids, 18 vitamins, 25 minerals, 59 trace elements, 11 enzymes or co-enzymes, 14 fatty acids, 11 carbohydrates and approximately 25% protein. Bee pollen is extremely rich in carotenes, which are metabolic precursors of Vitamin A. Bee pollen is also high in B complex and Vitamins C, D, E & Lecithin. Bee Pollen contains over 50% more protein than beef, yet its fat content is very low. It is also an excellent vegetarian source of protein typically possessing more of the essential amino acids, pound for pound, than animal proteins like meat, eggs and dairy products.
In my personal opinion daily use of Bee pollen ensures an intake of the more obscure, yet essential trace minerals that may be lacking from commercial grown produce and are often not included in vitamin mineral supplements. Most of us are unaware that the nutrients supplied by cooked fruits, vegetables and meats are not considered fresh because their enzymes have been exposed to high heat. Even taking a multivitamin can't offer the superior nutrient array of raw and fresh food.
I am just a couple days into my daily consumption of Bee pollen and I already notice a dramatic different in my energy level. I take it moments after getting out of bed in the morning and before workouts. I notice I am working out longer & harder.
Your local Farmers Market probably sells. If they do not you might want to give Dale and Chrystal's Pure Honey a shot. If you are ordering over the internet or over the phone, no matter the quantity you order it is only $5.00 to ship to you. I know I could locate Bee Pollen in the Los Angeles area but my business is going to Dale and Chrystal's Pure Honey.
A little side note. I am Anaphylactic and allergic to Bee Stings, the only thing I am allergic to, but Bee Pollen does nothing to me, go figure=) read more