Buckwheat Honey: What is it? Buckwheat has become popular as a health food due to its high mineral and antioxidant content. Similar to other “pseudocereals” or the seed-like grain, quinoa, Its benefits may include improved blood sugar control. And yes, Buckwheat IS gluten-free - despite its name! But what about...
The health of managed colonies of western honey bees (Apis mellifera) is a topic of international concern given the importance of honey bees. In fact, over 75% of all edible fruits and vegetables require pollination by wild and managed colonies of bees. This is why writing this particular blog breaks...
Founded in Prince George, BC, Elias Honey believes in supporting sustainable, local sourcing and being proud to bear the BuyBC Certification on many of our products. Before we get started on the benefits and importance of buying local, what is local? Let’s define what the definition of local business in...
What is Bee Pollen? In short - Bee Pollen is the main source of healthy fats, proteins and nutrition to nurse bees, baby bees and drone bees. Studies have shown that bee pollen contains over 250 biologically active substances, including proteins, carbs, lipids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antioxidants,...
Pollination is THE Number 1 reason we can all enjoy that wonderful serving of smashed avocado toast with almond milk chai - why? Pollination. Virtually all of the world’s seed plants need to be pollinated. This is just as true for cone-bearing plants, such as pine trees, as for the...
Feeding your body certain foods may help keep your immune system stay strong. If you’re generally healthy*, don’t have any severe cold or flu symptoms** and are looking for natural ways to naturally support your immune system, your grocery store’s natural products aisle is a great place to start! Plan...
Everyone talks about wine and cheese pairing, but what about honey? Just a tiny drizzle of honey is enough to complement the salty richness (... and funkiness) of your favourite cheeses. . But with so many different types of honey available, it can be difficult to know which ones are...
Meet Juno. Juno is cute, playful… and absolutely loves honey! This got us thinking - is honey safe for dogs? The answer is yes. Honey is not only safe to be ingested by dogs but also highly beneficial. Honey is full of antimicrobial and antifungal properties that will help your...
It’s that time of year again - crisp, cool mornings, drizzly afternoons and cozy evenings by the fireplace! But then it hits you - the sniffles, the sneezes, coughs, colds and flus. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled this awesome list of 6 Cold Busting remedies to get you back to...
Summer is over (booo) but the holidays are literally already here! We know how stressful it can be to plan a full menu that everyone likes, so we’ve decided to bring you five of our favourite awesomely cozy comfort food recipes! From appetizers to dessert including main dishes and sides...
