Here are five reasons why you should love bees and support bees:
- You like FOOD! Bees pollinate one third of all the food we eat. They also pollinate grasses that cows and other animals eat. Bees and wild pollinators and are responsible for pollinating 84% of EU crops and 100 of the most important food crops depend on pollination. Bees also are responsible for coffee and chocolate.
- You like to avoid illness. Bee propolis, a resin bees collect from tree and plant buds, has been the subject of over 1500 studies and has been used since Egyptian times for human health. Propolis, nature’s wellness superfood, has been shown to boost immunity and to have natural antibiotic, antiviral and anti inflammatory properties.
- You like feeling energized, naturally. Both bee pollen and royal jelly are highly nutritious natural substances, which have been shown to reduce fatigue and improve health and energy levels.
- Bees can make your skin more lovely. Natural skincare companies include bee products in their formulas. Propolis is very enriching and helps heal the skin. Recent studies show that propolis may help prevent melanomas which is why it is starting to be included in sunscreens. It has also been shown to be helpful for eczema and acne. Propolis may also be taken as a nutritional supplement.
- Bees can help you look younger. Bee venom has become popular as a ‘natural botox’