How to add THE Protocol to your diet

person Robert Nass
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If you live an area where pine trees grow, you’ve likely noticed yellow pollen fall from tree branches, covering the ground (and your car) in a delicate dust in the springtime. While it can be a bit of a nuisance in terms of maintaining a clean car, pine pollen actually contains numerous nutritional benefits.

It’s jam-packed with nutrients, containing 200+ bioactive vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, and amino acids. It supports hormone balance, promotes healthy skin, and offers anti-inflammatory benefits. It’s also adaptogenic, meaning it will cater to exactly what your body needs and soothe any areas of distress.

Thankfully, you don’t have to scrape this yellow powder off your windshield to reap these incredible benefits. Wild-harvested pine pollen is available as a supplement and can easily be added to your diet.

How to add THE Protocol to your diet

Pine pollen has a mild taste that almost has a cheesy quality to it. A little of this powdered supplement goes a long way. Many holistic practitioners recommend consuming 1/2 -1 teaspoon one to two times per day. Here are some simple ways to add this golden goodness to your diet:

Take it straight

If you’re in a rush or on the go, you can put a dose of THE Protocol straight into your mouth. Ideally, place the powder under your tongue and hold it there for 20 seconds to increase absorbability.

Dissolve it in water

If taking it straight up is too hardcore, another simple option is to take it with some water. THE Protocol readily dissolves, so simply mix it into a cup of water and sip it down. Since THE Protocol is raw and contains in-tact enzymes and nutrients, you should avoid using warm or hot water. This is because heat will destroy some of its important nutrients.

Mix it in juice

Most people find the taste of pine pollen gentle and pleasant, however, some are not a fan. For those who don’t enjoy the taste, pine pollen can easily be camouflaged by mixing it into juice or another flavored beverage.

Add it to a smoothie bowl (or smoothie)

Smoothie bowls are the perfect refreshing snack on a warm spring or summer day. Here is a delicious and nutritious THE Protocol Smoothie Bowl recipe to enjoy:

Ingredients:

1 large frozen banana (cut up into pieces)
¾ cup frozen blueberries
A couple handfuls of fresh spinach
1 ¼ cups almond milk
1 teaspoon of THE Protocol
Optional toppings: shredded coconut, fresh fruit, hemp seeds, another dusting of pine pollen

Directions:

Place all of the ingredients (except the toppings) in a blender and blend until smooth.
If you’d prefer it as a smoothie, simply add more almond milk.
Pour the mixture into a bowl or glass.
Top with whatever your heart desires (or just eat it as is)
Enjoy immediately!

Use it in baked goods

Although it’s best to use THE Protocol in its raw form to reap its full nutritional benefits, it can be fun to bake with it every once in awhile. It adds a yellow color, fudgy texture, and subtle flavor to baked goods that many people enjoy. To use it in baked goods, add a 1:4 ratio of THE Protocol to flour. For example, if the recipe calls for 1 cup flour, you’d combine 1 cup flour and ¼ cup THE Protocol.

The bottom line

There’s a reason ingredients from THE Protocol has been prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. It’s a nutritional powerhouse that offers a myriad of health benefits, from hormone balancing to enhanced immune functioning.

Incorporating THE Protocol into your diet is easier than ever with The Protocol's wild-harvested pine pollen. Add it to any beverage, smoothie bowl, or baked goods and experience the benefits for yourself!