My favorite way to ingest bee pollen is to blend it into my morning protein smoothie with fruit, a greens drink and my Essential Fatty Acid blend. Some people prefer to simply chew their bee pollen and swallow. While at first it has a rather different taste for most, it really does ...
Propolis comes in several forms but it can be a challenge to ingest. Here's how to take it safely and effectively. By Angela Ysseldyk, Nutritionist and Beekeeper's Daughter I get asked quite frequently how to take propolis properly. Seems there is some confusion about how to take this po...
With a full belly, the forager bee heads back to the hive and regurgitates the already modified nectar directly to a younger house bee. The house bee ingests the sugary offering from the forager bee, and its own enzymes further break down the sugars. Within the hive, house bees pass the...
People not having allergy or sensitivity to mold are not likely to get affected if they accidentally ingest it in small quantity. How to Prevent Mold from Growing On the Food? There are many ways to prevent mold growth on the food. First of all, it is important to keep the area where ...
EFB infection startswhen larvae ingest the bacteria which can be present in the brood food, or can be transmitted from infected nurse bees. The bacteria then multiply in the mid-gut of infected larvae. The multiplying bacteria compete with the larvae for food, often causing the larvae to die...
We should always try our best to maintain a peaceful and respectful demeanor. No matter what we are faced with, it is always the safest way to react as to not escalate the situation. We can attempt to politely correct the person or explain our point of view. However, if we don't feel...
When the worker bee cannot hold anymore nectar, she returns to the hive. The processed nectar, now on its way to becoming honey, is deposited into empty honeycomb cells. Other worker bees ingest the honey, adding more enzymes and further ripening the honey. When the honey is fully ripened,...
Allergies range from being a nuisance to dangerous medical emergencies. They occur when your body produces antibodies to fight substances that aren't actually dangerous to you (like cat dander or dust mites). This overreaction of your...