The beautiful lavender fields of Brihuega, located in the province of Guadalajara, very close to Madrid, are a marvellous place to visit once in a lifetime. In summer, the fields turn the earth purple in contrast to the blue of the sky. All made by the lavender flowers, which also give off beauty, penetrating aroma […]
Bees play a fundamental role on this planet. We have been coexisting with them for millennia. Here, we want to highlight the crucial role these insects play in our lives. Additionally, we’ll share some interesting stories from our long history of coexistence. Moreover, let’s not forget about the fantastic delicacy of their honey. Index: Importance […]
Common products like milk, olive oil and honey are the top manipulated foods in the world. Although, the fraudulent honey is not a direct threat to public health, it is a unfair practices. There are clear adulterations, which any connoisseur of the product will detect when consuming it, and others that are less clear. However, the victims are always […]
Varroa, for beekeepers, means huge population losses and a drop in the profitability of their farms. Beekeepers have to control the varroa to avoid running out of bees. Current acaricides have been used to control varroa, but this mite is becoming increasingly resistant to these products and the search for other, more efficient methods is […]
Royal jelly is a fantastic food provided by bees. In the hive, it is only consumed by the queen bee, and this makes her live up to 3 years, compared to the rest that do not live more than three months. In humans, its consumption provides us with a large number of health benefits. It […]
Paulownia honey is a honey that has been produced for millennia in Asia and Australia. However, it only became known in Spain a few years ago with the first plantations of this spice. The honey has unique characteristics and the taste is said to be delicious. However, to date we have not yet found any […]
Beekeeping and the entire raw honey sector are looking for solutions to save bees. Losses of 5% or 10% of the hives have become more than 50%. Both small researchers and large universities are investing resources to find a solution to this pressing problem. Honey Bee Gymnasium The English inventor, Stuart Roweth, has created a […]
Prostate cancer is the most widespread type of cancer in men. It even has a higher incidence and death rate than breast cancer in women. However, we can prevent it or at least delay it as long as possible. To do this, we must follow a healthy lifestyle and a healthy diet. Among the foods […]
Extra virgin olive oil. is a fantastic product for its uses and properties, but today we are going to focus on one of its components, hydroxytyrosol. This is another of the valuable components found in quality extra virgin olive oils. A compound that provides us with a large number of health benefits, among many others that […]
There is no end to the dramatic situation for beekeeping worldwide. Each year is no better than the last, and beekeepers are anxiously waiting for a solution to the many problems they have been facing for decades. Problems ranging from the health of their bees, unfair competition on the honey market to difficult weather conditions. Unfortunately, the […]
