Bee Pollen Smoothies: Energize, Vitalize and Protect Yourself from Hay Fever

Mango Power Buzz – harness the natural power of bee pollen!

Victoria Beckham is singing the praises of bee pollen for shiny hair, soft skin, and increased energy. If that wasn’t good enough, it also helps protect you from hayfever! Taking bee pollen starting six weeks before hayfever season will get you the full effects. Start today with a delicious bee pollen smoothie from the guys at Crussh, and get the full benefits of bee pollen!
 

Mango Power Buzz

When you need to be full of zing – performing at the top of your form – here’s the juice to give you maximum nutrient power.

150ml/5fl oz/²∕³ cup soya milk
½ banana
125ml/4fl oz/½ cup low-fat yogurt, frozen overnight, or low-fat yogurt plus 4 ice cubes
1 mango, peeled and pitted
50g/1¾oz silken tofu
6 tbsp whey protein powder
1 tsp bee pollen granules

How to do it: Put all the ingredients, including the whey protein powder and bee pollen boosters, in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

Packed with: vitamins A, B1, B2,B3, B6, C, E, K, folic acid; calcium,potassium
Plenty of: omega-3, selenium
Also contains: magnesium
 

Nature’s MDMA

Rich in vitamins and minerals, bee pollen brings us all the goodness of nature – highly concentrated. It’s super-nourishment in a tiny package.

3 apples, quartered and stems removed
½ banana
125ml/4fl oz/½ cup low-fat yogurt, frozen overnight, or low-fat yogurt plus 4 ice cubes
2 pieces (about 5cm/2in cubes) peeled melon
2 dates, pitted
½ mango, peeled
1 apricot, pitted
1 tsp bee pollen granules

How to do it: Put the apples through an electric juicer. (Alternatively, add 150ml/5fl oz/scant ²⁄³ cup apple juice instead of juicing the apples.) Pour the juice into a blender or food processor, add all the remaining ingredients, including the bee pollen granules booster, and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

Packed with: vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, C, beta-carotene; calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphate, potassium; fibre; iodine
Plenty of: vitamins B12, E, folic acid; iron, zinc
Also contains: flavonoids
 

Hay Fever Buster

When summer arrives and the pollen is in the air, don’t let it get you down. Enlist the help of the humble bee and some hedgerow favourites. A spoonful of local honey a day will help build up your immunity.

5 oranges, halved
60g/2¼oz/½ cup blackberries
40g/1½oz/¼ cup blackcurrants
1 tsp bee pollen granules
1 squirt of local honey

How to do it: Squeeze the juice from the oranges. (Alternatively, add 150ml/ 5fl oz/scant ²⁄³ cup orange juice instead of squeezing the oranges.) Pour the juice into a blender or food processor, add all the remaining ingredients, including the bee pollen booster, and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

Packed with: vitamins B1, B6, C, beta-carotene, folic acid; copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphate, potassium
Plenty of: vitamins B5, E; calcium, iron, zinc
Also contains: vitamins B2, B3, B7; flavonoids, omega-3

Looking for more smoothie recipes? Try this Kale Breakfast Juice recipe for a great tasting way to start the day.

Crussh is the UK’s fastest growing chain of juice bars. Avoiding additives, preservatives, GM foods, salt and sugar, they use the best natural and organic ingredients whenever possible. They have worked hard to perfect their recipes and now, for the first time, they are ready to share them. The book is divided into three chapters – ‘Juices’, ‘Smoothies’ and ‘Boosters’. 

“Here they share their secrets for the very first time”

Crussh: Juices, Smoothies and Boosters

176 pages • Illustrated • £14.99

AUS $27.99 NZ $32.00

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