Nutrition

  1. How Bee Propolis Can Boost Your Immune System this winter

    Bee Propolis is made up of approximately 50% resins, 30% waxes, 10% essential oils, 5% pollen and 5% various organic compounds. The exact composition of propolis can vary depending on where in the world it is from as bees have access to different plants. Propolis is also known as bee glue as bees use it as a crack filler/glue to close any gaps in their hives keeping the hive clean and hygienic whist at the same time protecting if from intruders and bad weather. It contains over 500 bioactive molecules that can provide a wide array of health benefits to humans offering a more natural treatment for many different ailments.

    Immunity

    The use of propolis in medicine goes back to ancient times, but new studies are still emerging all the time. One of the most researched benefits of propolis is how it can benefit the immune system. Studies show that propolis has immunomodulatory

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  2. Protect Your Health with Bee Propolis: A Closer Look at Its Benefits

    Propolis is a resinous substance collected by honey bees its made up of approximately 50% resins, 30% waxes, 10% essential oils 5% pollen and 5% various organic compounds.’ Bees use it as a crack filler to seal any opening in the hive, keeping it sterile and secure from the weather and other unwanted intruders. Propolis has over 500 bioactive molecules and can offer a huge variety of benefits to human health throughout the body. Have a read below to learn about how propolis can benefit you.

    Oral Health

    Starting from the top, studies have shown propolis to be excellent for oral health. It can help prevent c

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  3. The Secret Ingredient in Bee Propolis: Flavonoids

    What is Bee Propolis 

    Firstly what is propolis? Propolis is made from resinous substances of plants, bee saliva and bees wax. Bees use it as a crack filler to close any gaps in their hives keeping the hive clean and hygienic whist at the same time protecting if from intruders and bad weather. Propolis contains over 500 bioactive molecules can offer many health benefits to humans as it is full of macro and micronutrients including flavonoids, amino acids, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, zinc along with other trace minerals. It has everything needed to support the immune system and can stimulate and increase the

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  4. The Buzz about Bee Propolis

    What is 'Propolis'?

    Bee propolis aka bee glue is made from resinous substances from plants, bee saliva and bees wax - But please don’t let that put you off, the health benefits are extremely impressive! Raw propolis is made up of approximately 50% resins, 30% waxes, 10% essential oils, 5% pollen and 5% various organic compounds. The word propolis comes from the Greek works Pro which stands for at the entrance and Polis which stands for city or community, and that’s exactly where you will find it - at the entrance of the beehive. Bees use propolis to seal any gaps in their hive to protect it from intruders, and weather, and to also keep it clean and hygienic. Humans have known about the healing benefits of propolis for centuries with the Ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians using it for its medicinal properties. But scientists have only in the last century been able to prove its powers

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  5. Bee Propolis: The secret ingredient to a happy healthy life

    What is Bee Propolis?

    Bee Propolis is made from resinous substances of plants, bee saliva and bee’s wax. Bees use it as a crack filler to close any gaps in their hives keeping the hive clean and hygienic whilst at the same time protecting it from intruders and bad weather. Humans use it for its exceptional health-boosting properties. It's best taken in supplement form as it has a strong, bitter flavour. Luckily there are many different options available including tinctures, capsules, throat sprays, ointments, and lozenges. Propolis contains 500 bioactive molecules that have antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antioxidant properties.

    Health Benefits of Bee Propolis 

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  6. Bee Propolis: A Superfood for Your Health and Well-being

    Propolis has more than earned its spot as a superfood - because it does exactly what a superfood should - it offers exceptional health benefits. This is thanks to the fact it contains over 500 bioactive molecules that have antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antioxidant properties. It can be used internally and externally, treating a wide array of illnesses including bacteria that has built up a resistance to synthetic drugs.

    If you are looking for an exceptional antioxidant and anti-inflammatory superfood, propolis is it. Propolis contains a large amount of flavonoids and polyphenols (antioxidants). Antioxidants

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  7. Bee Propolis: Your Secret Weapon for Boosting Immunity This September

    What is Propolis?

    Propolis also known as bee glue is a ‘natural resinous mixture produced by honeybees from substances collected from parts of plants, buds and exudates.’Bees mainly use propolis to close any gaps or openings in their hives, keeping it clean and secure from intruders and weather. Propolis is made of approximately 50% resins, 30% waxes, 10% essential oils and 5% pollen and 5% various organic compounds. The exact composition of propolis can vary as bees have access to different plants and trees around the world.

    The use of propolis in medicine goes back hundreds of years but only more recently are the true benefits being discovered and new studies are emerging all the time. Propolis has over 500 bioactive molecules which includes polyphenols, ter

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  8. Propolis vs Honey

    Propolis and honey are both produced by the hard-working honey bee, but they have very different uses. Bees make and use propolis as a type of glue/crack filler to seal any openings and cracks in their hive which keeps it clean and secure from intruders or weather threats. Bees make honey to use as a food source over the winter months when there are fewer flowers around to gather nectar from.

    What is the difference?

    Worker bees make propolis by collecting resin from trees and plants and then mixing it with their wax and saliva. They then return it to the hive where they pass it on to the house bees to use where needed. Propolis is made up of approximately 50% resins, 30% waxes, 10% essential oils and 5% pollen and 5% various organic compounds. Honey

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  9. Weekly Tip - Folic Acid

    Following on from my last post on pre and post natal nutrition - I thought I would share some info on a very important vitamin that is needed, especially in the first 4weeks of pregnancy. Folate, folic or vitamin B9 - it goes by all three names. Folate is the natural form found in foods and folic is the synthetic form found usually in supplements and fortified foods. It is essential, meaning we must get it though our diet or supplement form.
     
    Folic acid has many important health benefits. But the main one which most people know about is the need for it during pregnancy. If you are thinking of having a baby I would recommend starting to take a folic acid supplement straight away. Ideally all woman of childbearing age should be supplement with 400mcg of folic acid every day regardless if they are trying for a baby or not. Folic acid can prevent neural tube defects which can happen before you even know you are pregnant (it is formed during the
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  10. Weekly Tip - Greens Smoothie

    I love using a smoothie as a way to get extra nutrients into my diet. They are great as a snack or main meal (depending on what’s in it) if you are on the go or just don’t have the time to prepare a meal. Try my greens smoothie for the extra vitamin/mineral nutrient kick. I much prefer smoothies to juices as you are not losing out on any of the fibre from the fruit or vegetable.
     
    Ingredients
     
    1 handful baby spinach
    1 chunk of cucumber 
    1/2 avocado 
    1 kiwi fruit
    1/2 apple
    1 teaspoon barley grass powder
    200ml coconut water (or water if you are trying to keep the sugar content down)
    1/2 cup of ice
     
    Method
     
    Add everything to
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