Food
Bee Pollen
These tiny golden granules are a little basket of flower goodness that bees gather and carry home for us to share.
🌱 What it is
Bee pollen is made of flower pollen grains that worker bees pack into small pellets on their legs and bring back to the hive. It's collected at the hive entrance and dried for use as a food.
✨ How it may help
- May help support steady, natural energy
- May help support the body's response to seasonal plant pollens
- May help provide a boost of plant nutrients and protein
- May help support overall wellness as part of a varied diet
🥄 How to use it
Start with just a few granules to check for any reaction, then work up to about 1 teaspoon sprinkled on oatmeal, yogurt, or a smoothie.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tablespoon (about 10 g) · about 30 calories
- Protein 1.5 g
- Carbohydrate 3.5 g
- B vitamins
- Trace minerals (iron, zinc)
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Bee pollen can cause allergic reactions, occasionally severe, especially in those allergic to pollen or bee stings — always start with just a few granules and stop right away if you notice swelling, itching, or trouble breathing.
🍃 A note from nature
There's something wonderfully humble about a food that bees make simply by doing their ordinary work among the flowers — a little reminder that the Creator built abundance into the smallest of creatures.