Bee Pollen & Raw Honey

There’s always something in bloom.  If you have allergies, some of those things are more bothersome than others.  Is it goldenrod aggravating your allergies or common ragweed?  It’s probably the more ordinary looking common ragweed that’s a problem for you given the nature of its pollen.  The pollen of goldenrod is sticky.  This requires an insect (like a bee) to carry its pollen.  Common ragweed sends dry pollen into the air to be dispersed by a light breeze.  This is the pollen we breath and inhale.

My allergies are quite mild.  And, I’ve found a simple solution.

Bee Pollen & Raw Honey
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1 heaping teaspoon of your favorite local raw honey
1 teaspoon local bee pollen

Sprinkle bee pollen over the spoonful of honey.  Or, just carefully dip your spoon into the bee pollen being careful to keep the honey on your spoon.  To be sure that your allergies aren’t too severe.  Try a couple granules (up to a 1/4 teaspoon) of bee pollen before eating a whole spoonful.

Another great excuse to visit your local farmer’s market!

Local honey and bee pollen work the best.  They’re most likely to contain the pollen that is aggravating your allergies.

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Another great snack is a little bowl of Greek yogurt drizzled with honey and topped with a sprinkle of bee pollen.

Try it!  You’ll like it.