Bee pollen works well for weight loss, who knew?
Bee pollen is one of the richest and purest natural foods known to men. It’s a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals and proteins, supplying us with almost every essential nutrient necessary for good health.
I have been successfully using it with clients wanting to lose weight. Let me share my insights and experience with you here.
What is bee pollen?
According to Eden Foods, in its original state, bee pollen is a fine dust composed of thousands of microscopic particles that enable plants to reproduce via seed. Pollen is discharged from the anther of a flower [1] and is the major food source for bees and other insects.
Worker bees travel from flower to flower collecting nectar and pollen as they move around. As the pollen covers the bee’s body, she brushes and packs it into specialised hairs on her hind legs to take back to the hive.
The bees collect more pollen than the hive needs, so beekeepers are able to collect the surplus in a mesh trap. As the bees enter a hive, they pass through a bank of specific sized holes where the pollen is gently removed and falls into a collection tray.
Quality of pollen is a very important consideration before using it. My favourite bee pollen product is Wildcrafted WA Bee Pollen from Western Australia. It’s raw and sun-dried, and ethically harvested from bees collecting pollen from seasonal blooms from native Western Australian trees.
These trees are located in the remote WA eucalyptus forests, and not found near towns, cities or industry.
How does bee pollen work for weight loss?
Some of the reasons it works for weight loss [2] include:
- It stimulates metabolic processes which in turn speed up burning of calories.
- It corrects chemical imbalances that are usually involved in weight gain. This then regulates and stabilises appetite. At the same time is a natural energiser so you feel good whilst losing weight.
- It’s a low-calorie food but tasty and easy to eat.
- Rich in lecithin which helps with fat digestion and metabolism [3]. This is also a reason why bee pollen lowers LDL and increases helpful HDL cholesterol.
- Because pollen is so nutritionally complete and balanced, it helps reduce food cravings. Its natural phenylalanine (an essential amino acid) content acts as an appetite suppressant.
- It has high protein content which helps to achieve improves satiety and lessens overeating. It contains more protein than any animal source and more amino acids than equal weight of eggs or beef (approximately 40% protein).
- Bee pollen is more valuable then both honey and royal jelly. It has a similar but more stable composition than that of royal jelly.
Please note, that it’s mandatory to test every person intending to eat bee pollen for possible allergy before ingesting it.
Needless to say, weight loss results are dependent on doses and intake which should be tailored for each individual. Consult with your health practitioner what doses would be best for you.
Do you suffer from food intolerances and react to foods with bloating, indigestion or diarrhoea?
Then consider doing IgG Food sensitivity testing to find the right foods for YOUR body [4].
Contact me [5] if you’d like to discuss if this test would be right for you.
Please note that the above material is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with your health practitioner or doctor for advice specific to your circumstances.
Have you used bee pollen for better health and wellbeing? Please share your tips in comments below.
Good health and blessings
[6]Joanna Sochan
Holistic Health and Lifestyle Therapist
Natural and Lifestyle Therapies for Abundant Health and Wellbeing
Additional resources
- Weight loss and food sensitivities: Karen’s story [7]
- Parasite treatment considerations: Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis [8]
- Drinking coffee – pros and cons from a medical perspective [9]
- Top 5 Bliss Balls Recipes: gluten free, high protein, no dates [10]
- Parsley tea: a secret to healthy, glowing and blemish free skin [11]
Disclaimer: The above material is for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, prescription or recommendation. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should not make any changes in their health regimen or diet before first consulting a doctor or other qualified health provider with any questions they may have regarding a medical condition or their particular circumstances.
Joanna Sochan is a Natural Therapist and founder of Naturimedica Holistic Wellcare. She has a passion for helping clients transform their lives by becoming healthy and well naturally. Joanna has 10+ years experience in clinical practice and has special interest in solving complex cases, functional medicine testing, gut health, sleep, fatigue and chronic pain. She guides clients through her tailored programs and eCourses as well as helping them individually (mostly online) Australia-wide. View full bio. [12]