[Latin Name] Silybum marianum G.

[Plant Source] The dried seed of Silybum marianum G.

[Specifications]  Silymarin 80% UV & Silybin+Isosilybin 30% HPLC

[Appearance] Light Yellow Powder

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] £ 5.0%

[Heavy Metal] £10PPM

[Extract solvents] Ethanol

[Microbe]  Total Aerobic Plate Count:  £1000CFU/G

                   Yeast & Mold:  £100 CFU/G

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life]24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. Net weight:25kgs/drum

[What is Milk Thistle]

Milk Thistle is a unique herb which contains a natural compound called silymarin. Silymarin nourishes the liver like no other nutrient currently known. The liver acts as the body’s filter constantly cleansing to protect you from toxins.

Over time, these toxins can accumulate in the liver. Milk Thistle’s potent antioxidant properties and rejuvenating actions help keep the liver strong & healthy.

[Function]
1, Toxicology tests showed that:a strong effcets of protecting cell membrane of liver, in Clinical application, Milk Thistle

Extract has good results for the treatment of acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and a variety of toxic liver damage, etc.;
2, Milk Thistle Extract significantly improves the liver function of the patients with symptoms of hepatitis;

3,Clinical applications: for the treatment of acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver poisoning and other diseases.

Product Review: Bee Pro Pollen Substitute – Feeding – #Beekeeping Basics – The Norfolk Honey Co.

In the previous video I showed how I mix up my pollen substitute and in this video I am showing you how I feed it to the bees. I picked a sunny day and the bees were very active!

I have used a few different types of Pollen Substitute but never Bee Pro from Mann Lake which is stocked in the UK by Bee -Equipment.co.uk
This video is not sponsored and the product has not been supplied free of charge. I purchased it from their website paying the full amount including postage.
In this video you will hear my honest thoughts of this product in terms of the purchase, delivery and mixing of the product. I will follow this video with another showing how I use it on my colonies and how the bees react to it.

Here is the description from the Mann Lake product page:
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Different protein sources contain different amino acid levels; it’s for this reason that a mixture of protein sources should be included in a pollen substitute. A correct amino acid balance is the key to efficient utilization of protein.

Protein quality is determined by its level of essential amino acids. A shortage of any one essential amino acid makes overall protein utilization by the bee less efficient. For example, the bees require 4% Iso-leucine. If the current feed you are using only has 3% Iso-leucine, your bees can only utilize 75% of the available protein.

Can be fed in dry form in a feeder box placed in the yard or made into patties by mixing with high fructose corn syrup or sugar syrup and placed in the hive.
Free of all contaminants. Natural pollens may contain pesticide residue and disease carrying bacteria (foulbrood).
Can be used for building colonies in late winter or early spring, to prepare for pollination and to maintain or increase brood production prior to and after honey flow.
Gives your bees the best nutrients available for the production of larval food.
High protein pollen substitute which supplies the lipids, minerals, and B-complex vitamins honey bees need to produce larval food.
Specially formulated for the commercial beekeeper who is feeding syrup as the source of carbohydrates in the bee’s diet.

I purchased this product in the UK from the following website, I do not currently (Jan 2017) receive any commission for promoting this company or product:

https://www.bee-equipment.co.uk/product-p/fd-201.htm

Available in the USA from Mann Lake:

https://www.mannlakeltd.com/bee-pro-reg-50-lb-bag-22-65-kg

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I love using a full fat coconut milk to make my Chia Pudding transform into a rich and decadent, nutritious and delicious dessert. Chia seeds are nutrient dense and support health and weight loss.
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CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING PIE
1/2 cup coconut milk (full fat)
1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. chia seeds

In a small mixing bowl or spouted glass cup, combine coconut milk, cocoa powder and maple syrup and mix until everything is incorporated. Gently stir in chia seeds and transfer to a wide mouth mason jar. Pop on the lid and refrigerate for a minimum of four hours. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

*optional toppings: Greek yogurt + graham crackers + raspberries

Nutrients per serving (toppings not included): Calories: 376; Total Fat: 25.4g; Saturated Fat: 16.6g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 29.3g; Dietary Fiber: 10.8g; Sugars: 15g; Protein: 8.6g

BANANA CHIA CREAM PIE PUDDING
1/2 cup coconut milk (full fat)
1/4 cup mashed banana (the browner the banana the better)
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. chia seeds

In a small mixing bowl or spouted glass cup, combine coconut milk, mashed banana and maple syrup, mix until everything is incorporated. Gently stir in chia seeds and transfer to a wide mouth mason jar. Pop on the lid and refrigerate for a minimum of four hours. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

*optional toppings: extra banana slices + a sprinkle of coca powder

Nutrients per serving (toppings not included): Calories: 325; Total Fat: 20.7g; Saturated Fat: 15.7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 23.1g; Dietary Fiber: 5.3g; Sugars: 18.5g; Protein: 4.8g

COCONUT CREAM PIE CHIA PUDDING
1/2 cup coconut milk (full fat)
2 tbsp. shredded coconut (I like toasted)
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. chia seeds

In a small mixing bowl or spouted glass cup, combine coconut milk, shredded coconut and maple syrup, mix until everything is incorporated. Gently stir in chia seeds and transfer to a wide mouth mason jar. Pop on the lid and refrigerate for a minimum of four hours. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

*optional toppings: extra coconut + fresh blueberries

Nutrients per serving (toppings not included): Calories: 366; Total Fat: 27.4g; Saturated Fat: 21.7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 24.1g; Dietary Fiber: 5.8g; Sugars: 15.6g; Protein: 5.2g

PUMPKIN PIE CHIA PUDDING
1/2 cup coconut milk (full fat)
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. chia seeds

In a small mixing bowl or spouted glass cup, combine coconut milk, pumpkin puree and maple syrup, mix until everything is incorporated. Gently stir in chia seeds and transfer to a wide mouth mason jar. Pop on the lid and refrigerate for a minimum of four hours. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

*optional toppings: Greek yogurt + cinnamon + granola

Nutrients per serving (toppings not included): Calories: 324; Total Fat: 21g; Saturated Fat: 15.7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 26.4g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugars: 17.4g; Protein: 5g

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