How to Eat Bee Pollen

Many cultures have long touted bee pollen as the key to a long and healthy life. Bee pollen is a staple in the practice of traditional Chinese medicine. And lately, it has been gaining more respect from western doctors. It's no wonder...bee pollen, often called "the perfect food," contains more than 90 nutrients, including every nutrient the human body needs. Specific benefits of bee pollen include stress reduction, immune system support and increased energy.

Things You'll Need

• Bee pollen capsules
• Bee pollen granules
• Fruit (your choice)
• Honey
• Milk (low fat and whole)
• Eggs
• Colloidal Minerals
• Acidophilus
• Wheat germ
• Rose water
• Chocolate or vanilla powder
• Vanilla extract
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg

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Instructions

• 1

  Purchase bee pollen capsules and take the recommended dosage. Bee pollen can be found in many health food and specialty stores.

• 2

  Sprinkle bee pollen over soup, salads, ice cream, cereal or popcorn.

• 3

  Blend it into a "Yummy Hunny Smoothie." In a blender, combine 1 cup of frozen peaches, 1 cup of frozen banana slices, 1 cup of frozen strawberries, 4 tbsp. of honey and 1 to 2 dashes of bee pollen. Blend and enjoy.

• 4

  Sip it in an energy-boosting breakfast drink. In a blender, combine 2 cups of low fat milk, one egg, 5 to 6 strawberries or 10 to 12 raspberries, 1 tbsp. of colloidal minerals, 1 tbsp. acidophilus, 1/2 cup of raw wheat germ, 1/2 tsp. of rose water, 1 scoop of chocolate or vanilla powder and 1 tsp. of bee pollen. Blend well and drink.

• 5

  For a holiday buzz, whip up some bee pollen eggnog. Combine 2 beaten eggs, 2 tbsp. of honey and 2 tbsp. of bee pollen. With an electric mixer, blend in 2 cups of whole milk and 1 tsp. of vanilla extract. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.