Just Bee Honey Blog

Back in September, we finally launched something we’d been working on for a very long time - our brand-new Gut Health Honey. It was meant to be a core product, not a limited edition. We knew it would be popular, but we’ll be honest…

Long before we started popping vitamin tablets or browsing the wellness aisle, people turned to one cupboard staple again and again: honey. It wasn’t just something to drizzle over porridge—it was seen as a healing remedy, a protector, and even a form of currency in some ancient cultures...

When we talk about wellness at Just Bee, one word comes up again and again: botanicals. But what exactly are botanicals, and why are they showing up in everything from teas and supplements to—yes—your favourite jars of honey?...

Back in April 2024, we asked our community a simple question: what health challenges would you most like support with? The response was clear. Again and again, one topic rose to the top — gut health...

In recent years, gut health has gone from being a niche interest to one of the most talked-about areas in wellness. And for good reason. Scientists now know that the trillions of bacteria living in our digestive system don’t just help us process food — they influence everything from our immune system and skin to our energy, mood, and even how we age...

When we think about fibre, it’s easy to picture it as something a little old-fashioned — the thing our mothers or grandmothers told us to eat more of, usually in the form of bran flakes or brown bread. But modern science is showing us that fibre is far more powerful than a digestive aid. In fact, it is one of the most important nutrients for keeping your gut — and by extension, your whole body — in good health...

When most of us hear the word “bacteria,” our instinct is to think of illness, infections, or something to be eliminated. Yet the reality is far more fascinating. Your body is home to trillions of bacteria, and many of them are not only harmless but essential for your wellbeing. In fact, you wouldn’t be able to digest food, absorb nutrients, or maintain a strong immune system without them...

When people say “trust your gut,” they’re usually talking about intuition. But your gut is far more than instinct — it’s one of the most powerful drivers of your overall health and wellbeing...

You’ve probably heard a lot about prebiotics and probiotics, they’ve become a bit of a buzzword in the world of wellness. But what do they actually do, and why are they important when it comes to gut health? Let’s break it down in simple terms...

Summer might feel glorious to us—with garden picnics, longer evenings, and (if we’re lucky) blue skies overhead—but for bees, it presents a unique challenge. Just like us, bees can struggle in the heat, and inside a busy hive packed with thousands of warm, buzzing bodies, keeping cool is essential for survival.

The average hive can hold up to 50,000 bees in summer, and they generate a surprising amount of heat just by going about their daily tasks. But unlike humans, bees don’t have the luxury of ice-cold drinks or shady parasols. So how do they keep their hive from turning into an oven?...

If you’ve been part of the Just Bee community for a while, you’ll know that not all bees are created equal, especially when it comes to the seasons. A hive in summer behaves entirely differently from one in the depths of winter, and the bees themselves adapt in some remarkable ways to ensure the survival of the colony...

When most people think of beekeeping, they picture rolling countryside, wildflower meadows, and rows of hives surrounded by green fields. But in recent years, something quite exciting has been happening, beekeeping is moving into the city. Urban beekeeping is on the rise, and it’s having a surprisingly positive impact on both our bees and our communities...