What is the Difference and Why is it Important In the world of honey, not all kinds are created equal. When we think of all the health benefits that “real” or organic honey offers, it can be easy to see why consumers are missing out by purchasing “fake” honey. Bee pollen is always present in…
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Beekeeper Falls Victim, Hives Stolen A Taranaki, New Zealand beekeeper has lost thousands of dollars over the last few weeks in stolen honey and honey bee hives. Stephen Black, the owner and operator of Bees-R-Us, began the bee season with 20 hives, each measuring 2 meters tall that were harvest ready, being stolen from a…
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Alternatives to Processed Energy Gels Energy gels are a great and convenient source of energy and carbohydrates for endurance athletes, especially those who participate in long distance races. Conventional sport-specific gels are created from maltodexrin, which is derived from the starch found in potatoes, rice, wheat or, most commonly, corn. Although maltodexrin is natural, it…
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Shark Tank is a reality competition show which puts entrepreneurs in front of a panel of “shark” investors in an attempt to get them to invest in their product. On a recent episode of Shark Tank, 10-year-old Mikaila Ulmer presented her business “Bee Sweet Lemonade,” a child’s lemonade stand that uses bee honey as a…
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A Delicious Dinner Recipe Using Honey Kabobs are an easy weeknight meal, and honey has a number of great benefits for our health. So, why not combine these two and make a great meal for your next party? A buttermilk and honey marinade keeps the chicken tender while adding great flavor and putting these delicious…
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The Benefits of Honey for Your Animals In many ways, food is considered medicine for our and our pet’s bodies – our bodies have evolved to protect us, take in good nutrients, and expel the things that can harm us. Because of this, what we eat is very important to our quality of life, and…
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Bee Products and Their Benefits Whether we know it or not, we have likely encountered honey bee products on our local grocery store shelves. While honey is the most common and recognized of these products, there are a number of other substances that honey bees create that can be useful in our lives. Bees wax,…
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With Bee Populations on the Decline, What Can You Do to Help? Bees all over the world are finding themselves in a dire situation – with fewer friends and places to call home, populations across the globe have been on the decline. In 2010, a condition known as colony collapse disorder reduced the bee populations…
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