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Tuesday 31 January 2017
Sunday 29 January 2017
Inspiring True Story - Andie Mitchell talks to TEDx about her secret to lasting weight loss
Andie Mitchell talks about her struggles with food, her background and her blog. She explores a topic that she claims took many years of reflection to figure out: the secret to lasting weight loss.
This is inspiring stuff from someone who's been in 'those shoes'..
This is inspiring stuff from someone who's been in 'those shoes'..
Saturday 28 January 2017
Feed Your Head: Cravings Quenchers
Fruit smoothies, nachos, frozen yogurt, and other snacks make great healthy - and tasty - treats.
Junk food has given snacking a bad name.
"Snacking in itself isn't a bad thing," says Elaine Magee, PhD, RD, author of numerous nutrition books, including 'Someone's in the Kitchen With Mommy' and 'The Good News Eating Plan for Type II Diabetes'.
Magee firmly believes in eating several small meals during the day -- "and that includes quality, healthy snacks," she tells WebMD.
Her philosophy: Eat when you're hungry, stop when you're comfortable. "There's a difference between stuffed and comfortable," she says. "If you truly follow that concept, you should be hungry every two or three hours."
Here's Magee's list of favorite healthy snacks -- plus the "bad guys" -- taken from another of her books, 'Fight Fat and Win: Light Meals and Snacks':
Popcorn. The fat in those microwave brands is the only negative here. Look for the healthier versions -- 98% fat-free. If you opt for plain popcorn, it's OK to drizzle a little margarine (one with no trans-fats) or butter. "It's better than full-fat brands, where you can't control the fat they add," says Magee.
Fruit and fruit smoothies. "Awesome, awesome healthy snack choice," she says. "For a complete, sustainable snack, make a fruit smoothie -- the dairy will sustain you."
Ice cream. Get real. You know ice cream isn't an everyday snack. "But there are good choices in ice-creamland," says Magee. Breyer's Light Vanilla is one of the best-tasting vanillas. Also, Smart Ones fudge bars are "really delicious -- they hit your chocolate and ice cream craving, plus they have four grams soluble fiber, 80 calories, hardly any fat, and very good flavor."
Cookies. Hmmm..."that's a toughie, because there's no way to get around it -- if they're fat-free, the cookies aren't so great, and you end up eating more," she tells WebMD. "Cookies are something you should enjoy, but not as a regular snack."
Cheese and crackers. Only if you pick a reduced-fat cheese that tastes good, like Kraft 2% and Jarlsberg Light, she advises. Lower fat means more protein, she adds. Crackers should be whole grain, low-fat, for this to be a healthy snack. The more fat in the cracker, the more trans-fat it will contain.
Cereals. Choose high-fiber, low-sugar cereals like oatmeal.
Yogurt/frozen yogurt. "We don't drink milk at my house, so yogurt is one of our calcium sources," she says. Yogurt doesn't need sugar to taste good. Buy plain yogurt and add something to it, like low-fat granola and fruit, for a truly healthy snack.
Candy bars. If you opt for mini-sized -- not supersized -- candy is OK. "Almost every day, I have a little bit of chocolate," says Magee. "If you deprive yourself, you'll end up compulsively overeating."
Popsicles/frozen fruit bars. Fine snack. "There are some excellent, 100% fruit-juice choices out there."
Vegetables. "Awesome, awesome, awesome snack," says Magee. "I have lot of success with my kids eating vegetables. I usually have a dip, like light ranch dip, and assorted vegetables on a platter."
Cake. Duh. Much as we love it, cake is not a great everyday snack. "When I'm talking about snack, I mean a nourishing snack, a healthy snack, a mini-meal," says Magee.
Peanut Butter. It's OK, but only if you just eat a tablespoon, and just with wholegrain crackers or toast.
Granola bars. The chewier they are, the more sugar and fat they have, Magee tells WebMD. "The healthy ones are crunchy, and not coated in chocolate. You can make your own; there are good recipes out there, then you can choose the oil, fruits, grains that go into them."
Chips/nachos. Low-fat chips, canola oil chips are OK -- "but you're better off eating a real potato," says Magee.
Better yet, make a family-sized nacho platter with reduced-fat tortilla chips, refried beans, chopped tomatoes, peppers, sour cream, shredded chicken, low-fat shredded cheese. "You can make it a meal if you add something nourishing to the chips," she says. Now that's a healthy snack.
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Junk food has given snacking a bad name.
"Snacking in itself isn't a bad thing," says Elaine Magee, PhD, RD, author of numerous nutrition books, including 'Someone's in the Kitchen With Mommy' and 'The Good News Eating Plan for Type II Diabetes'.
Magee firmly believes in eating several small meals during the day -- "and that includes quality, healthy snacks," she tells WebMD.
Her philosophy: Eat when you're hungry, stop when you're comfortable. "There's a difference between stuffed and comfortable," she says. "If you truly follow that concept, you should be hungry every two or three hours."
Here's Magee's list of favorite healthy snacks -- plus the "bad guys" -- taken from another of her books, 'Fight Fat and Win: Light Meals and Snacks':
Popcorn. The fat in those microwave brands is the only negative here. Look for the healthier versions -- 98% fat-free. If you opt for plain popcorn, it's OK to drizzle a little margarine (one with no trans-fats) or butter. "It's better than full-fat brands, where you can't control the fat they add," says Magee. Fruit and fruit smoothies. "Awesome, awesome healthy snack choice," she says. "For a complete, sustainable snack, make a fruit smoothie -- the dairy will sustain you."
Ice cream. Get real. You know ice cream isn't an everyday snack. "But there are good choices in ice-creamland," says Magee. Breyer's Light Vanilla is one of the best-tasting vanillas. Also, Smart Ones fudge bars are "really delicious -- they hit your chocolate and ice cream craving, plus they have four grams soluble fiber, 80 calories, hardly any fat, and very good flavor."
Cookies. Hmmm..."that's a toughie, because there's no way to get around it -- if they're fat-free, the cookies aren't so great, and you end up eating more," she tells WebMD. "Cookies are something you should enjoy, but not as a regular snack."
Cheese and crackers. Only if you pick a reduced-fat cheese that tastes good, like Kraft 2% and Jarlsberg Light, she advises. Lower fat means more protein, she adds. Crackers should be whole grain, low-fat, for this to be a healthy snack. The more fat in the cracker, the more trans-fat it will contain.
Cereals. Choose high-fiber, low-sugar cereals like oatmeal.
Yogurt/frozen yogurt. "We don't drink milk at my house, so yogurt is one of our calcium sources," she says. Yogurt doesn't need sugar to taste good. Buy plain yogurt and add something to it, like low-fat granola and fruit, for a truly healthy snack.
Candy bars. If you opt for mini-sized -- not supersized -- candy is OK. "Almost every day, I have a little bit of chocolate," says Magee. "If you deprive yourself, you'll end up compulsively overeating."
Popsicles/frozen fruit bars. Fine snack. "There are some excellent, 100% fruit-juice choices out there."
Vegetables. "Awesome, awesome, awesome snack," says Magee. "I have lot of success with my kids eating vegetables. I usually have a dip, like light ranch dip, and assorted vegetables on a platter."
Cake. Duh. Much as we love it, cake is not a great everyday snack. "When I'm talking about snack, I mean a nourishing snack, a healthy snack, a mini-meal," says Magee.
Peanut Butter. It's OK, but only if you just eat a tablespoon, and just with wholegrain crackers or toast.
Granola bars. The chewier they are, the more sugar and fat they have, Magee tells WebMD. "The healthy ones are crunchy, and not coated in chocolate. You can make your own; there are good recipes out there, then you can choose the oil, fruits, grains that go into them."
Chips/nachos. Low-fat chips, canola oil chips are OK -- "but you're better off eating a real potato," says Magee.
Better yet, make a family-sized nacho platter with reduced-fat tortilla chips, refried beans, chopped tomatoes, peppers, sour cream, shredded chicken, low-fat shredded cheese. "You can make it a meal if you add something nourishing to the chips," she says. Now that's a healthy snack.
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8 Digestive Health Supplements
I'm a big believer in sorting out your gut health to ensure the body and mind can function efficiently. The below 'supplements' are used to aid gut health.
Probiotics: Friendly Bacteria
Probiotics contain living organisms -- mainly bacteria and one type of yeast. These resemble good bacteria in the gut that help with digestion. The supplements are used to treat certain GI problems and for general digestive health. Some types of probiotics may provide relief from diarrhea and may also relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Consider adding them to malted milk or yogurt.
DGL (Licorice): Cooling Heartburn
Licorice has long been used to treat symptoms of indigestion like heartburn and acid reflux. These uses aren't backed by scientific evidence, though. In its unpurified form, licorice can also have side effects, including contributing to high blood pressure in some people. DGL is a specific extract of licorice with a certain chemical removed, and it doesn't seem to have as many side effects. Still, pregnant women should not take DGL -- or any other supplement -- without consulting their doctor. Peppermint Oil: To Ease IBS
While the jury's still out, several studies suggest that peppermint oil may lessen pain and bloating that comes with IBS. Enteric-coated capsules of it don't dissolve in the stomach. They pass through to the small and large intestines, where the oil is released. In small doses, peppermint oil appears to be safe.
Chamomile is widely used for multiple ailments. Naturalists have tried chamomile in an effort to treat digestive problems such as upset stomach, colic, and nausea, as well as anxiety and insomnia. People with some plant allergies like ragweed, though, could possibly have an allergic reaction to chamomile. Always discuss your use of any supplement with your doctor.
Ginger: Comfort for the Stomach
Asian medicine uses ginger to treat stomachaches. In the West, ginger is used to relieve nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Ginger is available as a powder, in capsules or tablets, or as freshly cut root. It's generally considered safe when taken in small doses -- 1 to 2 grams per day.
L-Glutamine: The Intestinal Helper
Psyllium: Fiber for Constipation
Psyllium is used as an ingredient in bulk laxatives. Because of its high fiber content, it's able to absorb water in the intestines. That makes the stool bulky and easier to pass. It's important when treating constipation to drink plenty of fluids. This helps you avoid dehydration or a worse case of constipation. People allergic to English plantain pollen, grass pollen, or melon could have a serious allergic reaction when taking psyllium.
Artichoke: Relief of Stomach UpsetArtichoke leaf extract may relieve symptoms of indigestion. When used daily, the extract seems to lessen nausea, vomiting, gas, and abdominal pain. It also might help treat IBS and reduce cramps and abdominal pain. The extract has no known interactions with drugs. But it can cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to ragweed and related pollens.
Check With Your Doctor First
Dietary supplements are not strictly regulated by the FDA. That means there is no guarantee of their quality, effectiveness, or safety. It's important to always read the labels. It's also important to talk with your doctor before starting any new supplement. That's especially true if you're pregnant, have an existing medical condition, or are taking other drugs, herbs, or supplements.
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Friday 27 January 2017
An Alphabetic Guide to SUPERFOODS - Cacao (Cocoa)
Superfoods are nature's gift, they're vibrant, nutritionally dense foods that offer us tremendous dietary and healing potential.
RAW CACAO
With so many "so called" super foods on the market, one can easily become confused as to which one to eat. Some of these super foods have a bit of a potent taste, and it takes a little bit of time to get used to eating it. There is one super food however that has been eaten by the Incas, Aztecs and Mayans for thousands of years for its healing properties... and that food is raw cacao.
When you think of cacao, your thought immediately turns to chocolate and you are probably wondering how chocolate can be good for you. But the chocolate found in chocolate bars are in fact not the raw form of cacao and it is only when you eat cacao in its raw form that you can derive the benefits from it. Here are only a few benefits of eating raw cacao.
1. Raw cacao is a stimulant and will boost your body's energy level and also make you feel good about yourself.
2. Although it is a stimulant it also helps to regulate your sleeping patterns.
3. Eating cacao will reduce the effects of stress and fatigue.
4. Raw chocolate gives you a sense of well being and euphoria and will reduce depression due to the fact that it stimulates your brain's neurotransmitters.
5. It will actually strengthen your cardiovascular system in that raw cacao contains flavanols which helps to maintain blood pressure. The flavanols also prevents the build-up of fatty substances which can clog the arteries.
6. Raw cacao is also a mild aphrodisiac.
7. Raw cacao has a high sulfur content. Sulfur is also known as the beauty mineral and is necessary to detoxify the liver, gives you a beautifully healthy skin and helps to build strong hair and nails.
8. The flavanols found in raw cacao work in much the same way as aspirin and blood-thinners in that it helps to prevent the blood platelets from sticking together and forming blood clots causing strokes and heart attacks.
9. Dark chocolate has appetite suppressant qualities and can actually help you to lose weight. This is the reason why cacao is often included in weight loss products.
10. Raw cacao will also stimulate your body's immune system.
Cacao is one of the most complex food substances on earth and contains more than 300 chemically identifiable compounds.
Despite all the obvious health benefits of eating raw cacao remember that there is a huge difference between cacao and chocolate. Although they contain cacao, chocolates are made from processed cacao and not the raw version, grocery store chocolates also contain high amounts of sugar and unhealthy fats. Along with all the sugar added to make chocolate sweet, most chocolate only contains about 5 percent of the nutritional value of raw cacao. Dark chocolate on the other hand is made from raw cacao which means a lot of the original nutrients are retained during the process.
This means that if you really want to feel the benefits of cacao, you will need to eat it in its raw form and not in the form of standard chocolate that you buy at the grocery store.
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Join us again soon for more in the Alphabetic Guide to SUPERFOODS..
With so many "so called" super foods on the market, one can easily become confused as to which one to eat. Some of these super foods have a bit of a potent taste, and it takes a little bit of time to get used to eating it. There is one super food however that has been eaten by the Incas, Aztecs and Mayans for thousands of years for its healing properties... and that food is raw cacao.
When you think of cacao, your thought immediately turns to chocolate and you are probably wondering how chocolate can be good for you. But the chocolate found in chocolate bars are in fact not the raw form of cacao and it is only when you eat cacao in its raw form that you can derive the benefits from it. Here are only a few benefits of eating raw cacao.
1. Raw cacao is a stimulant and will boost your body's energy level and also make you feel good about yourself.
2. Although it is a stimulant it also helps to regulate your sleeping patterns.
3. Eating cacao will reduce the effects of stress and fatigue.
4. Raw chocolate gives you a sense of well being and euphoria and will reduce depression due to the fact that it stimulates your brain's neurotransmitters.
5. It will actually strengthen your cardiovascular system in that raw cacao contains flavanols which helps to maintain blood pressure. The flavanols also prevents the build-up of fatty substances which can clog the arteries.
6. Raw cacao is also a mild aphrodisiac.
7. Raw cacao has a high sulfur content. Sulfur is also known as the beauty mineral and is necessary to detoxify the liver, gives you a beautifully healthy skin and helps to build strong hair and nails.
8. The flavanols found in raw cacao work in much the same way as aspirin and blood-thinners in that it helps to prevent the blood platelets from sticking together and forming blood clots causing strokes and heart attacks.
9. Dark chocolate has appetite suppressant qualities and can actually help you to lose weight. This is the reason why cacao is often included in weight loss products.
10. Raw cacao will also stimulate your body's immune system.
Cacao is one of the most complex food substances on earth and contains more than 300 chemically identifiable compounds.
Despite all the obvious health benefits of eating raw cacao remember that there is a huge difference between cacao and chocolate. Although they contain cacao, chocolates are made from processed cacao and not the raw version, grocery store chocolates also contain high amounts of sugar and unhealthy fats. Along with all the sugar added to make chocolate sweet, most chocolate only contains about 5 percent of the nutritional value of raw cacao. Dark chocolate on the other hand is made from raw cacao which means a lot of the original nutrients are retained during the process.
This means that if you really want to feel the benefits of cacao, you will need to eat it in its raw form and not in the form of standard chocolate that you buy at the grocery store.
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Wednesday 25 January 2017
An Alphabetic Guide to SUPERFOODS - Bee Pollen
Superfoods are nature's gift, they're vibrant, nutritionally dense foods that offer us tremendous dietary and healing potential.
Supercharge your health with BEE POLLEN.
As of today more and more people are using bee pollen supplements to help them improve their health. Bee Pollen supplements are not only natural, but they have a host of health benefits. From fatigue to strengthening the immune system, it's an overall great energy booster as well.
Bee pollen supplements and bee by-products are not new. These substances have been used by Ancient Civilizations for centuries before modern medicine ever existed. There even exists a type of bee shamanism (religion) that worships the healing and rejuvenating qualities of the bee by-products.
Here is a list of some of the benefits of pollen:
• Boosting the immune system so you don't get sick as often
• Increases your metabolism so you can burn fat and lose weight
• A great antioxidant to help cleanse your body of toxins
• Helps prostate problems, relieving you of pain
• Helps with insomnia and regulating blood pressure
and so much more...
There is simply no way you can ignore this healthy natural supplement!
The question is:
How and where can you buy high quality pollen supplements and start feeling more energized and alive?
To answer this question, we need to know what makes a high quality pollen supplement.
Buy Bee Pollen Supplements That Are Sourced From Pollution Free Locations
When you are looking for a potential brand of pollen, make sure you know where the pollen was sourced from. The source of pollen is extremely important in determining the quality of pollen.
Pollen that is sourced from high pollution areas like high industrialized countries like USA and China, contain many toxins and won't have the health benefits that you are seeking. Sometimes, low quality pollen can actually make you sick.
Sometimes companies in USA would stick on a label saying that their pollen is organic. But that doesn't mean much really. You think that if you're getting something that is organic it would be a healthy product.
But did you know that FDA requirements for labeling anything "organic" is anything that is home grown up to about 30 % percent? Hardly organic right?
In addition, some companies source their pollen from China. China is probably the worst place that you can get your pollen sourced from. China doesn't have any strict regulations when it comes to their air pollution, and because they are a growing economy, more and more factories are being built in the country. This contributes to the overall air pollution of the country.
Do you remember the smog that covered Beijing Olympics before the games even started? Not only that, Chinese companies have been known to not have the highest quality of products. Recently, large number of toys made for Mattel had to be recalled because the Chinese suppliers' toys had an alarming number of lead contamination.
Bee pollen sourced from countries like New Zealand is much better. New Zealand is a country that has strict standards and policies regarding their environment. Also New Zealand is an Island that is separated from most of the world. The Antarctica wind blows across New Zealand. The company that I buy my pollen from also gathers their pollen near a National Park.
Buy Pollen From a Reputable Company You Can Trust
As you can probably tell, buying pollen is not as simple as you may have thought. This makes buying pollen from a reputable company even more important. A reputable company is a company that will answer all of your questions.
Be wary of websites that sell pollen without any information about the company. Make sure you can find a physical address of the company and a telephone number.
Before you even think about buying the supplement, you should call the company and ask them about their refund policy.
Any reputable company selling pollen will have a no-questions-asked money back guaranteed. Some companies have a 30-day money back guarantee, I've found a company that has a 6 month guarantee.
If a company doesn't have a money-back guarantee, DO NOT BUY from them. Either their pollen is of low quality or worse it's full of toxins.
Your health is more important than saving a few bucks.
Buy Freeze-Dried Bee Pollen Capsules For Convenience
Some people say that buying fresh pollen granules from local farms is the best way to get pollen. This may be true, but fresh pollen granules from local farms have some issues. First granules must be consumed and used as soon as possible. Because pollen granules are a natural food, it goes bad just like any other food. Granules must be refrigerated once bought, and should be used within a couple of weeks.
Granules also may not be the best way to digest this wonderful supplement. Granules nutrients may be absorbed by the throat lining, which is not ideal to get the full benefits of pollen. Some people have overcome this problem by soaking pollen in water overnight to let the nutrients seep out of the granules. This is a good idea, but make sure to drink the water too.
One minor disadvantage of granules is that fact that it taste like dirt. I've personally tried to mix them with smoothies and shakes, but the taste of dirt doesn't really go away. Try to avoid cooking granules with hot food, as the heat destroys most of the nutrients in pollen.
If you don't want the hassle associated with granules, then bee pollen capsules are an effective convenient solution. Pollen capsules are similar to antibiotics, as all pollen is air tight and sealed into capsules. The capsule is great because you will only digest it in your stomach. This will ensure that you get most of all the nutrients that pollen has to offer.
Make sure you actually buy pollen capsules that are freeze-dried. This means that the company that harvests the pollen freeze-dries their pollen at the source. This ensures that the pollen nutrients are retained from collection to processing at the manufacturing plant.
Some companies heat-dry their pollen that at the source because it helps preserve the pollen for longer periods of time. They then take this pollen and compress it into small pollen tablets. These tablets have a very long shelf life. However, the major disadvantage is that it eliminates about half of the nutrients in pollen.
Because of this, always make sure you get freeze-dried pollen to ensure that you get the full energy inducing benefits of pollen.
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Supercharge your health with BEE POLLEN.
As of today more and more people are using bee pollen supplements to help them improve their health. Bee Pollen supplements are not only natural, but they have a host of health benefits. From fatigue to strengthening the immune system, it's an overall great energy booster as well.
Bee pollen supplements and bee by-products are not new. These substances have been used by Ancient Civilizations for centuries before modern medicine ever existed. There even exists a type of bee shamanism (religion) that worships the healing and rejuvenating qualities of the bee by-products.
Here is a list of some of the benefits of pollen:
• Boosting the immune system so you don't get sick as often
• Increases your metabolism so you can burn fat and lose weight
• A great antioxidant to help cleanse your body of toxins
• Helps prostate problems, relieving you of pain
• Helps with insomnia and regulating blood pressure
and so much more...
There is simply no way you can ignore this healthy natural supplement!
The question is:
How and where can you buy high quality pollen supplements and start feeling more energized and alive?
To answer this question, we need to know what makes a high quality pollen supplement.
Buy Bee Pollen Supplements That Are Sourced From Pollution Free Locations
When you are looking for a potential brand of pollen, make sure you know where the pollen was sourced from. The source of pollen is extremely important in determining the quality of pollen.
Pollen that is sourced from high pollution areas like high industrialized countries like USA and China, contain many toxins and won't have the health benefits that you are seeking. Sometimes, low quality pollen can actually make you sick.
Sometimes companies in USA would stick on a label saying that their pollen is organic. But that doesn't mean much really. You think that if you're getting something that is organic it would be a healthy product.
But did you know that FDA requirements for labeling anything "organic" is anything that is home grown up to about 30 % percent? Hardly organic right?
In addition, some companies source their pollen from China. China is probably the worst place that you can get your pollen sourced from. China doesn't have any strict regulations when it comes to their air pollution, and because they are a growing economy, more and more factories are being built in the country. This contributes to the overall air pollution of the country.
Do you remember the smog that covered Beijing Olympics before the games even started? Not only that, Chinese companies have been known to not have the highest quality of products. Recently, large number of toys made for Mattel had to be recalled because the Chinese suppliers' toys had an alarming number of lead contamination.
Bee pollen sourced from countries like New Zealand is much better. New Zealand is a country that has strict standards and policies regarding their environment. Also New Zealand is an Island that is separated from most of the world. The Antarctica wind blows across New Zealand. The company that I buy my pollen from also gathers their pollen near a National Park.
Buy Pollen From a Reputable Company You Can Trust
As you can probably tell, buying pollen is not as simple as you may have thought. This makes buying pollen from a reputable company even more important. A reputable company is a company that will answer all of your questions.
Be wary of websites that sell pollen without any information about the company. Make sure you can find a physical address of the company and a telephone number.
Before you even think about buying the supplement, you should call the company and ask them about their refund policy.
Any reputable company selling pollen will have a no-questions-asked money back guaranteed. Some companies have a 30-day money back guarantee, I've found a company that has a 6 month guarantee.
If a company doesn't have a money-back guarantee, DO NOT BUY from them. Either their pollen is of low quality or worse it's full of toxins.
Your health is more important than saving a few bucks.
Buy Freeze-Dried Bee Pollen Capsules For Convenience
Some people say that buying fresh pollen granules from local farms is the best way to get pollen. This may be true, but fresh pollen granules from local farms have some issues. First granules must be consumed and used as soon as possible. Because pollen granules are a natural food, it goes bad just like any other food. Granules must be refrigerated once bought, and should be used within a couple of weeks.
Granules also may not be the best way to digest this wonderful supplement. Granules nutrients may be absorbed by the throat lining, which is not ideal to get the full benefits of pollen. Some people have overcome this problem by soaking pollen in water overnight to let the nutrients seep out of the granules. This is a good idea, but make sure to drink the water too.
One minor disadvantage of granules is that fact that it taste like dirt. I've personally tried to mix them with smoothies and shakes, but the taste of dirt doesn't really go away. Try to avoid cooking granules with hot food, as the heat destroys most of the nutrients in pollen.
If you don't want the hassle associated with granules, then bee pollen capsules are an effective convenient solution. Pollen capsules are similar to antibiotics, as all pollen is air tight and sealed into capsules. The capsule is great because you will only digest it in your stomach. This will ensure that you get most of all the nutrients that pollen has to offer.
Make sure you actually buy pollen capsules that are freeze-dried. This means that the company that harvests the pollen freeze-dries their pollen at the source. This ensures that the pollen nutrients are retained from collection to processing at the manufacturing plant.
Some companies heat-dry their pollen that at the source because it helps preserve the pollen for longer periods of time. They then take this pollen and compress it into small pollen tablets. These tablets have a very long shelf life. However, the major disadvantage is that it eliminates about half of the nutrients in pollen.
Because of this, always make sure you get freeze-dried pollen to ensure that you get the full energy inducing benefits of pollen.
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