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Bee Pollen is advertised as being one of the world's greatest dietary supplements:

Healing Power of Bee Pollen - Apitherapy

"Bee pollen is often referred to as nature's most complete food. Human consumption of bee pollen is praised in the Bible, other religious books, and ancient Chinese and Egyptian texts. It has long been prescribed by traditional health practitioners-including the fathers of Western medicine Hippocrates, Pliny the Elder, and Pythagoras-for its healing properties. Bee pollen rejuvenates your body, stimulates organs and glands, enhances vitality, and brings about a longer life span. Bee pollen's ability to consistently and noticeably increase energy levels makes it a favorite substance among many world class athletes and those interested in sustaining and enhancing quality performance." Steve Schecter N.D.

Specifically, the health food store near my house states that pollen can assist: arthritis, liver, gallbladder, stomach and intestinal disorders, allergies, benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatis, not to mention it is known to increase energy.

The funniest part is that I discovered bee pollen by accident at the farmers' market in San Francisco two years ago. It seemed strange and different and so I bought it without knowing any of its health properties. I used to put it on EVERYTHING from my oatmeal to my crackers!

In New England it is in health-food stores and is refrigerated, but the pollen in SF was not. So, perhaps the bee pollen here is different and more potent than the version I had in SF? I guess I'm weird because I really like the taste and texture. I have not tried this new type of pollen yet, but I just bought a bottle and am excited to start integrating it into my recipes. Though, I also just found out that I should not heat it up in any way, so this may limit me.

Now if you see me walking around with a yellow glow you'll know why. ;)