Bee Pollen

 Bee pollen is a mixture of flower pollen, nectar, and bee saliva that worker bees collect and pack into honeycomb cells in their hives 

 Bee pollen is considered a nutritional gold mine because it contains many bioactive compounds, including proteins, amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and polyphenols. Some people take bee pollen as a dietary supplement and market it as having various health benefits, such as: 

• Anti-allergenic: Improving seasonal and other allergies 
• Anti-atherosclerotic: Reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease 
• Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal: Reducing the ability of bacteria and fungi to reproduce 
• Anti-carcinogenic: Reducing the risk of cancer 
• Anti-inflammatory: Reducing inflammation 
• Anti-oxidative: Slowing damage to cells caused by free radicals 
• Blood flow: Improving blood flow around the body and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke

 Bee pollen granules can be used in many ways, including as a topping, sweetener, or ingredient in other foods and drinks: 

• Topping Sprinkle granules over yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, salads, toast, poke bowls, or buddha bowls. You can also use them as a garnish on dark chocolate or chocolate spread on toast. 
• Sweetener Add bee pollen to coffee or tea to replace sugar, as it dissolves in hot water. 
• Ingredient Blend granules into smoothies, acai bowls, or protein shakes. You can also incorporate them into raw protein bars, desserts, or candies, or add them to salad dressings. 

Bee pollen granules have a crunchy and powdery texture and a sweet and flowery taste. To preserve their freshness, you can store them in the refrigerator or freezer.