Luxury behind the Price Ticket: Saffron Spice

Have you heard of Saffron?  Considered the “Most Expensive Spice in the World,” & the "Most Luxurious Spice in the World," this fiery red-looking spice makes a dish plentiful.  Read about Saffron, the spice with a whole lot of game behind its name, & price ticket.

With one pound ranging from $500 to $5,000, the quality of this spice is high in value.  One of the reasons for this price is the extraneous & intensive process behind harboring this spice.  The process is simple: good things take time. That’s why we bring to you an orange spice that's not only strong in flavor but in benefits that help nurture a healthy mind, body, and soul.

Let’s dig into the benefits behind the Crocus Sativus flower, and sprinkle some of the ways that you can accumulate this spice with passion.

Medicinal benefits of Saffron:

1. Amazing Antioxidants

The series of antioxidants in the Saffron spice is what make this brightly colored goodness so unbelievably great. First, the antioxidant properties play a major role in protecting cells against free radicals and oxidative stress on the body.  Specifically, crocin, crocetin, safranal, & kaempferol are a few of the antioxidants that contain pigments responsible for two things: the color and some important health advantages. Crocin and Crocetin are key in providing antidepressant properties, protecting brain cells against damage, improving inflammation, reducing appetite, and aiding weight loss. The element of safranal gives saffron its distinct taste and aroma, which also helps with mood, memory and learning ability.

   2.  Good Mood Food (and spice)

Nicknamed the sunshine spice for a reason.. and it's not just about its bright & happy color. Studies show that taking around 30mg a day is just as effective as some of the most well-known treatments from depression such as Fluoxetine, Imipramine, and Citalopram. Additionally, its side effects are much lower than some of these other commonly used medications.

   3.  Spice Gain & Weight Loss

Say goodbye to any fad diets or “diet pills” and Hello to Saffron as a new weight loss treatment. Saffron curbs your appetite which can overall lead to a decrease in the amount of food intake.  A sprinkle or two of this spice can make or break your health game when it comes to choosing beneficial foods for your plate.

   4.  Mind and body modies (modifications)

They say live from the heart, but do they talk about how you can protect it? Animal and testing studies have shown that adding a dose of this saffron to your meal can reduce the risk of heart disease by a noticeable amount. Additionally, this orange spice may also reduce blood sugar levels by raising insulin sensitivity. Lastly, to feature the brain game, Saffron can help improve eyesight and even improve cognition in adults who have Alzheimer's disease. Sounds like a whole lot of heart and head-heavy benefits of this spice!