Table of Contents
- A Quick Glance at the Saffron Story: Where Did This stuff Even Come From?
- My Personal ‘Saffron Awakening’: More Than Just Paella
- Saffron’s Superpowers: The Main Health Benefits (With a side of Nerdy Science)
- Mood and Mental Health: Can Saffron Really Lift Your Spirits?
- The Antioxidant Punch: Battling the Baddies in Your Body
- Eye Health: Protecting Those Peepers with Saffron
- Digestive Harmony: Could Saffron Tame Tummy Troubles?
- And Much More: Other Promising Saffron Surprises
- How to Incorporate Saffron Into Your Daily Life (Without Going Broke!)
- Culinary Uses: Because Lets Face it it tastes great as food!
- Saffron Supplements: Popping Pill for Benefits or No No ?
- Saffron Tea: The Simple Way
- Dos and Dont’s: Considerations for safe Saffron Consumption
- My Personal verdict after giving Saffron a shot
- Questions I still have and closing thought on Saffron
A Quick Glance at the Saffron Story: Where Did This stuff Even Come From?
So picture this: some super-old dude way back when (we’re talking like, ancient civilization old) was chilling, looked at a specific type of Crocus flower, and was like, “Huh, those red dangly things look interesting”. Okay, so it wasn’t that casual. What’s cool is they discovered its powers in food. That’s basically how the story of Saffron Started wayy back in times that im too lazy to google it right now… The weird bit tho it comes from a crocus sativus flower. Like… not a big saffron plant that’s kinda… cool no?? it was like a discovery waiting to happen – i could go on an other offtop… Anyway , saffron’s history isn’t just about pretty flavor; It has traveled everywhere (even my house) . its been traded in the Silk Road and was important enough to start a WAR , yes people killed over saffron, so i would take that in to consideration in my daily thinking lol…. it was just a high demand items because everyone liked it… still are , that why i made the research after my mom asking about it when my food tasted a little better that one specific time…. it turns out I used her spice she just kept… a mystery is no more , Saffron, i can be cool with ya
My Personal ‘Saffron Awakening’: More Than Just Paella
I’m going to be honest; before starting my resarch and the first time i noticed it when cooking paella was a long time ago. My mind was: ok this saffron make my dish yellow-y and a very special flavor . . i will not go for those who makes a difference taste wise, like when someone hates coriander lol. It was this pretty spice, right? Just a flavor booster, a fancy-shmancy ingredient to make food feel kinda special. and That’s what its was for me.. then one random lazy night… a few weeks ago . while randomly watching TikTok, someone in a wellness post that showed off some supplements, mention that, they are adding Saffron every time of the day. I went down the “what and how deep is this topic?” research road. And WOW. i could have imagined, never ever , how many beneficial elements i missed all my life by not being into that Saffron things… you all know me. i jump when a new thing get on my path… so now that saffron became new and i wanna give this little buddy an experience in my everyday..so far is great i think lol…so that the why and now let start to explain it
Saffron’s Superpowers: The Main Health Benefits (With a side of Nerdy Science)
Okay, buckle up folks because here’s the geeky but cool bit. Saffron isn’t just about looks and flavour. it contain a group of amazing chemical that they made some names.. things like Crocin and Safranal these ones are the major player i guess… they give you the amazing benefits from the saffron! I really do not want to bore you with this scientific terminology because..i got also confused a lil… so , imma break it down the more easier terms, lets dive in!
Mood and Mental Health: Can Saffron Really Lift Your Spirits?
Okay, let’s talk mood, shall we? I know, that aint always great no ? like I get some “downs”. so, this thing really grabbed my interest from the “saffron research”. It’s that, you can eat these red things and actually boost your mind.. How cool?? Saffron has shown to make you more “good vibes” type person when people feel not that “good”. . Some clinical studies ( yeah the sciencey dudes looked it up) had people take saffron daily – i mean they took it every day just for scientific data and to show people it had a beneficial power – and their “bad-feeling” scores actually decreased.. less sadness… i was hooked for sure lol… that part was my “push” into saffron.. that crocin chemical may have effect on chemicals that make our brain tick . That part is still kinda iffy in the science world but for real … it might improve mental-stuff.. if that real, is very cool no?. so, can saffron help your mood ? for me YES, did make any other effect that scientists didnt talk? well.. the days after it started the ‘happiness’ started to fade a lil.. i wonder what i would feel for someone who actually are “not fine”? if that’s a fix.. im impressed , very impresive.
The Antioxidant Punch: Battling the Baddies in Your Body
Ok , i think i start to be too nerdy so i go for something more simpler. So imagine there are these “bad guys” roaming free inside our body – they are named as “free radicals”, right ? and this one cause many problems… from early wrinkles and sickness . That’s where those “Antioxidant” enter as superhero to defeat those “bad-guys”.. well saffron also got lots of these too … like …a punch for the bads and let me make me healthy inside. It fights this by doing it own super cool magic that im not an expert… but know they do fight inside . so yeah. a win, i dont need to fully understand it… for a win-win haha!
For example that means a slower aging progress? more time for more saffron use? lol, sounds fair.. but jokes asides this one is something for more years from us
Eye Health: Protecting Those Peepers with Saffron
Okay eyes. My mom told me that “saffron makes people’s eyes sharp.. you’ll need for later you go play videogames lol” and she was … well kinda right haha. This one is super intriguing…because there is a huge potential in the future. Saffron got special chemicals and nutrients that makes your eyes healthier..it helps our vision better even with old-age problems . yes those issues that “old peoples” got.. this could slow-down their vision loss or make you see a little bit better? Some of the science test proved it… and what its amazing is how people had less troubles from “vision loss problems” that are called Macular Degeneration or Glaucoma. those two i was worried because grandma had the Glaucoma problems lol.. and here I go putting saffron as hero! lets all hope is something…but its another bonus that i have in consideration with that magic little ingredient. .
Digestive Harmony: Could Saffron Tame Tummy Troubles?
Okay. So some food doesnt make you feel so… good. i hate those days and well .. me. Saffron had proven itself very well and had shown that is like an amazing buddy inside for our stomach. If u feel bloated, constipated.. you know the bad kind of feeling…. Saffron might helps you on these issue ! it can calm the tumny and allow to go better in your natural daily functions.. thats great !.. if my digestion is good… well the life is much better.
Science think is a natural anti-inflammatory properties that’s behind all this benefits but .. in more clear words . your body loves saffron for digestive. so more and more in that line up of “good-points” lol.
And Much More: Other Promising Saffron Surprises
Well, there’s always that “well, what more?” moments… saffron has been show potential with everything.. in that line, i still wanna say more … because of course i found a lot more. it may be that might protect your brain from degenerating.. it also seems to boost other system of yours, as some study points out on sexual dysfuntion on male.. thats still a “research” status but… who knows ? .. i would leave those info open to each person doing their on dive because some stuff is very… personal hahaha.. that and those effects still have the same thing, they need “more testing” … its very promising…and thats is what i want to believe.
And so i started on these daily things so now lets go talk about ways to add on your life… with few and small changes
How to Incorporate Saffron Into Your Daily Life (Without Going Broke!)
Okay, i know the Saffron have it price because .. oh boyy…. its one very labor intensive spice to get… and i learned that, with just one tiny flower can produce just 3 stigmas so… yeah they do really got a lot to deal with, just to harvest… with hand!
but its okay it still fits within some pockets and there are some tricks.. so lets go to that topic.
I promise imma try to get it budget-friendly, i get the price can hit hard!
Culinary Uses: Because Lets Face it it tastes great as food!
Ok lets admit… the first time you tried it in some paella and a fancy chicken , did feel great no ? I just realized how many meals you can add these tiny little red thing into them and taste… heaven! Its pretty diverse you just got to use it right. Small pinch is what I advice , because if you exagerate on the amout you can turn food tasting bitter .. too much is never good!. Some options :
- Rice Dishes: obviously Paella, Risotto are amazing classics to add them! but even with plain rice .. its something special for all my week meals,
- Stews and Soups: They add so amazing notes, is crazy!!.. they bring another layer and make the experience super enjoyable. even basic tomato soups got into other dimension for sure !
- Baked Goods: Yes!!! from cakes to breads .. some saffron flavor always hits.. you never know its actually saffron unless they are super well done … so add some mysterious in there and let them wonder..
- Drinks : Yep , with Milk , juice or whatever u want , small pinches always give it another level!
Saffron Supplements: Popping Pill for Benefits or No No ?
Ok , ok here we have a tricky road . like.. a real deal tricky road because im all natural so… those supplements arent for my heart haha.
The good thing of those are because it may contain standardized does, this means what the box promises and not a variable number.. some quality one are really great on these, some just fill it with nothing, is the worst! you can bypass “all that hard labor” of going into market buying it, also may bypass the price because the supplement usually are less priced than the “natural form”.. it has it pro and con tho…. so if your really trying this … go for legit brands that tested those claims they do, and see also reviews to verify that info too … that how i do all my thing anyway hahaha ! if im trusting some products , i got to verify everything
Saffron Tea: The Simple Way
this one… it so freaking great … so easy . i even wonder “why did i tried that just now?” its very simply and quick. All you got to do is some saffron threads into warm-hot water.. just fews minutes then BOOM you get a calming cup to calm your night. You can even get that flavour without the water..just go add in warm-milk and that can boost your flavor a little. I personally use the simple way , because is more quick to prep before going sleep.. or even just enjoy while i watch those series and movie .. it fits everything
Dos and Dont’s: Considerations for safe Saffron Consumption
Okay , okay safety mode engaged . well before u buy those “all saffron things ” please remember you need to follow some safety things… specially those supplements that might hide other nasty ingredients and can bring the problem … even in some “natural” saffron, the excess might brings problem
- The “Don’t” for pregnant woman: i mean please, better to leave all these experimentation with you and the kid.. your baby will enjoy it some other time… also same for nursing or breastfeed, do not take those things, better to skip it.
- Small pinches, okay?: less is more! do not exaggerate for good sake… saffron is special for many things. adding the extra bit might make it the opposite of what u were waiting! ( taste specially , the rest still are ok… but your tummy and digestion might pay for it .. or at the worst get too sensitive or hyper-excite your system if u had any health concern .. keep on mind to see your doc if that concern you… )
- Be legit on brands if using pills: because you don’t know that can happen on those capsules . . if you are unsure, you could be wasting money on some un-necessary fake pills.. stick with the threads.. or research very deep what are you consuming
- Allergy tests? I do not like “new things” when they pop-out a negative, is better to make a tiny taste-test to check for possible allergic reactions! .
My Personal verdict after giving Saffron a shot
My personal verdict is very positive!! so far! as i start that Saffron Daily Thing, the whole research , learning from science and then personally use… was amazing.. because the good vibes started to get to a good average !.. i didnt feel like total “zero” everyday as i felt before, specially in winter, also i realized it improve how my stomach deal with daily-stress, things do “flow much easyier” when u eat… I would recomend if someone ever told me that is into my shoes of getting better .. or just having better healthy life in daily routine ! I am pretty good! so keep tuned , next blog-thing with update!. so far… yes to saffron .
Questions I still have and closing thought on Saffron
So as this end, many question popped in my head . like ..”Is there anyone who is super fan of these like me?”,”Do scientists know all the side effects in long-term for normal or higher than the reccomended consume?”,”if you make an extractions , would those benefits goes higher ? “,”why my mom knew about saffron before me?” .. so so many questions … that this wont let me to rest lol. But now im in the conclusion for the moment, and from what i’ve gone with that journey of research and the first hands experiment: This is amazing… i could’ve stayed blind to this gem forever! Im now super fan and for the future, hope to explore more all those things about our magical friend : The saffron.. go grab some right now!!