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Bee Pollen Vs Honey – Is There a Better Choice?
Article by Tara Mathews
When it comes to bee pollen vs honey, is there a better choice for your health? Both are considered to be bee products, while only one is actually made by bees.
Pollen is collected from flowers and mixed with nectar and bee saliva. It is then carried back to the hive where some of it is collected by beekeepers for selling as raw pollen or processing it for natural supplement capsules.
Honey is made by the bees from the nectar they collect from flowers. It is actually a regurgitation of the nectar they consume. It also contains a lot of fructose and glucose. So, due to the high sugar concentration, you should be careful of how much you do consume.
Both of these natural substances have been used for centuries for their healing properties and health benefits. Ancient civilizations such as the Chinese, Egyptian and Romans documented their use of these substances.
But, as far as honey is concerned, it does not have the same health benefits that bee pollen has. One of the most effective honey’s is called Manuka Honey from New Zealand. It is used in many natural skin care products because of it’s antioxidant properties.
Health Benefits of Bee Pollen
There are quite a few health benefits associated with consuming this amazing natural substance. For instance, it can give you a stronger immune system, improved metabolism, an increase in energy, a healthier heart and reduced allergy symptoms.
The reason that it can do so much for your health is because it contains a large amount of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. In fact, many health food experts call it a super food. Honey is a good natural food too, but it does not offer the same number of health benefits of bee pollen.
Bee Pollen Vs Honey – Specific Sources Are Important
What we mean is that not all sources of these substances are considered to be good quality. Both substances come from flowers, so the quality of the flowers and cleanliness of the air and soil is vital to producing pure and uncontaminated pollen and honey products.
This means that air borne pollutants, pesticides and insecticides can have a seriously negative effect on the quality of the pollen or honey products.
Thus, finding a quality source may take some research. When it comes to sourcing bee pollen products the best location bar none is New Zealand. This is because of the purity of the air and the land that the pollen is harvested from.
In conclusion, as far as bee pollen vs honey is concerned, there is no doubt which is healthier for you. Visit our site to learn more about the most effective natural pollen supplement available.
About the Author
Tara Mathews runs a series of health related websites and her latest is http://bee-pollen-nutrients-source.com/
Bee pollen that is sourced in New Zealand is the most natural and pure source we have come across.
If you looking for a boost to your immune system using an all natural substance then visit my website to find out more about using bee pollen today.
by Tara Mathews
Benefits of Organic Honey
Article by Brian Bowie
It may come as a surprise to you but about one-third of the human diet comes from insect pollinated plants. You will also find that it is honeybees that are responsible for 80% of the pollination. You probably already know that honeybees produce honey. You may also find it interesting that honey is the only food humans consume that is produced by an insect. If you are looking to purchase organic honey, you may be curious to know that is produced by bee apiaries in habitats that are far more controlled than are habitats that produce regular honey.
Organic Honey Standards
Although these standards may change over time, here are some common standards for honey to be classified as organic. First the source of nectar, honeydew or pollen must be come from organic sources. This means that the apiary must be on land that is pesticide free. There usually needs to be a buffer zone between the land that is used for organic honey creation and that land where pesticides are used. Another requirement is that any new bees that are introduced have to come from other organically maintained hives.
Benefits of Organic Honey
So why would individuals want to eat organic honey and pay more money for this product? The main reason is that they do not to have to eat food that is potentially contaminated with pesticides and other harmful substances. They are doing it for their health. Also these organic honeys are free of antibiotics that are used with to help protect normal bees from disease. These bees do not get these antibiotics. Now you may think, that antibiotics are not bad for use. However the ones used for the bees are potentially bad for us. They may increase the risk of cancer and other diseases in humans. This honey is also not pasteurized. Honey has many antibacterial anti-inflammatory properties. They also have anti-oxidants and phytochemicals which are know to help protect the body from cancer and other diseases. When the honey is pasteurized,many of these properties are destroyed and the honey is not as healthy.
They also may be doing for the environment. This is because that those same pesticides that pollute our bodies also pollute the soil and nearby water sources. Also the organic bees are not killed after the honey harvest as many of the normal bees are due to the cost of keeping them alive over the winter.
So even though organic honey will likely cost you a little more but you can feel confident that the product is generally safer than non-organic honey and that the live beehives and their habitat are contributing to a healthier planet.
About the Author
Brian Bowie is a Reiki Master and Certified Life Coach. Check out his free healing and preventing cancer e-course at http://www.custom-hypnosis.com/cancer.
Guide in Beekeeping
Article by Alex Mohney
Basically from the word itself, beekeeping is cultivating honey by putting bees in artificial bee hives. Perfect hobby for person who loves to stay at home and will earn you lots of profits along the way.
But one must not go into this hobby without knowing even the tiniest details. Like a sailor, you shouldn’t go sailing into the ocean without knowing how to stir a boat.
What you need?
KnowledgeEquipmentSecurity and Comfort-ability
The first thing you do is go into research and read all materials, books about bees and beekeeping. Arming yourself with the knowledge and how to care for bees will help you enjoy and love every moment of you’re new hobby. Bees are a very social insects that live in together with the other thousands of bees. Their works is divided accordingly so that each bee is busy and contribute to the process of making honey. Therefore it is vital that you know when the honey is best to be harvested and kept or not at all.
Tip: You will know when the honey is perfect for harvest is when you notice the wax, caps over the frame and the cell. Never collect honey in the evening since all the bee guards are full alert including the other bees that are not busy and resting.
It is also important to maintain a controlling when and what time the wax needs to be replaced since the bees may run out of space to fill in with new honey. Many don’t buy honey with darker shade since most prefer the honey color that all of us knew. Though color may not affect the taste and quality of honey but preferences always wins at the end.
Equipment is used even for business or just hobby, so it is best that you know how to use it and why it’s needed. Protective gear, gloves, hat and veil, smoking device, storage for honey, are a few of the main equipment needed to keep the bees safe and yourself.
Tip: smoke gives signal to bees that there is fire so they all scramble and leave immediately. But smoke tends to affect bees productiveness so use smoking process only when it is very necessary. Otherwise your protective gear, gloves, hat and veil will protect pretty much.
Security and Comfort-ability is also a major factor. Before starting beekeeping know the law around your town, its jurisdiction about beekeeping and the location of your hive. It’s a big NO for beekeeping to be in residential and recreational areas since bees fly to different areas to gather nectar from flowers. You don’t want to invite trouble and jail time to your place. And protect your bees from other violent animals that will try to steal honey and just destroy their hive.
You can start your beekeeping hobby with bee packages, mostly this are bees that are packaged sold by other beekeepers that have amassed much bee production over the years. Starting with your first bee hive and a thousand bees to start your beekeeping.
Over all just keep in mind the vital factors in beekeeping and how to take care of bees and you are safe for your first day in beekeeping.
About the Author
My name is Alex Mohney and i’ve been a keen BeeKeeping enthusiast for some time now. I started www.beekeepinginformation.net as a completely free resources for those who want to know more about BeeKeeping.
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