Szafran is one of the most expensive spices in the world. It is obtained from the names of the pillars of arable saffron. In the past she only performed naturally in Asia in southwestern regions. Later, she was more and more often grown in Greece, later in India, Spain. Currently Iran has become the largest manufacturer of saffron.
What dictates mainly the price of saffron is its acquisition. Na 1 kilogram red wealth is needed to use over 150 thous. Flowers of a cultivated saffron. The harvest is held by hand.
We can buy it in the form of powder or threads. It has an intensely orange, almost red color. As a result, spice was used as a dye. Her The aroma is extremely strong, spicyslightly musk. Just a little bit, and the dish can change the taste beyond recognition. In too large quantities, it will add characteristic bitterness.
Szafran works miracles not only in the kitchen, giving the dishes a unique aroma. It is also full of health properties that results from its composition. The spice contains fullness active ingredients in the form of:
- rags,
- Safranalu,
- zeaksantyny,
- lycopene,
- carotenoids,
- flavonoids,
- group B vitamins
Saffron and sugar
Szafran has blood glucose regulating properties. It improves insulin sensitivity. It helps in stabilizing sugar levels and prevents glucose fluctuations. After meals, there will be no sudden reproach and energy drops.
Saffron and pressure and cholesterol
The richness of antioxidants makes the spice to care about the cardiovascular system. It will reduce the level of high “bad” LDL cholesterol and minimize its negative effect on the body. At the same time, it will reduce blood pressure. As a result, it can protect against the development of heart disease, including atherosclerosis, strokes and heart attacks.
Saffron and digestion
The Middle East spice has a positive effect on the digestive system. Stimulates the productions of gastric acids that improve the digestion of fatty, heavy dishes. It can reduce the amount of flatulence, gas. Inflammation of the digestive system, intestinal irritation and stomach will be softened.
Saffron and the nervous system
Regular acceptance of saffron can improve the functioning of the nervous system. It reduces the symptoms of strong stress, anxiety and depressive conditions. Will make it easier to relax, improve the quality of sleep and It will fight falling asleep problemsinsomnia.
In addition, saffron can support cognitive functions. Will improve memoryability to learn new things. Will be counteract the development of Alzheimerbut it is recommended to people who are already struggling with this disease.
The best way to provide all valuable health properties is to prepare saffron tea. Preparing it is truly banal and fast.
Just boil the water and set it off for a while to cool. Place in a glass from 4 to 5 threads of saffron And pour them on hot water. Leave the infusion under cover on 10-15 minutes.
After this time, saffron tea is ready to drink. You can drink it in this form or with the addition of lemon juice, honey or other spices. 1 cup of infusion can be takenand every day.
Source: DOZ.PL, Naz NowoPuje.pl
