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VZ 066: 5 Byproducts of Busy Bees


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This episode of the podcast is all about bees! You’ll find out why honey isn’t considered vegan, and learn about the five main bee products: honey, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, and beeswax. We’ll discuss the purported benefits of each, plus the risks.  We’ll also share a few places you can find cruelty-free bee products.

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

Vegetarian Zen TV -- Our new YouTube channel!

Vega Sport

@VegaTeam

Vega Sport Performance Protein
Vega Sport Pre-Workout Energizer
Vega One All-in-One Nutritional Shake

Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life

Health & Beauty Bee Products from Leaping Bunny Certified Companies

Burt's Bees

Bee Naturals

Bee's Wrap - The beeswax & cloth food storage alternative

 

Quote of the Week
Bees do have a smell, you know, and if they don't they should, for their feet are dusted with spices from a million flowers.

-- from Dandelion Wine, by Ray Bradbury

Recipe of the Week

Honey-Roasted Carrots  (substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth)

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Butter-Free)
Honey-Strawberry Jam
Almond Butter Banana Bread
Grilled Sweet Corn with Chili-Lime Honey Butter
Honey-and-Oat Pancakes

 

Resources:

What Is Honey?

Why Honey Is Not Vegan
Bee Pollen Benefits and Side Effects
What Are the Benefits of Bee Propolis?
Health Benefits of Honey Bee Products
Royal Jelly
Health Benefits of Royal Jelly, Bee Products
Beeswax
21 Brilliant Benefits of Beeswax
Honey Bees and Their Wondrous Products

 

 

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Peace and Veggies,

Vickie and Larissa

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