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Cinnamon.
Cinnamon has the maximum antioxidant value of any other spice. It has been shown to reduce inflammation and lower blood sugar and blood triglyceride levels. Cinnamon has also been used to unburden nausea and to increase sensitivity to insulin and aid in fat burning. It provides manganese, iron and calcium. It’s antimicrobial properties can help extend the low life of foods.
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Mastic.
Exclusively produced on the Aegean island of Chios. The harvest is done by traditional way in some villages known as the Mastihohoria of Chios island.
The even more interesting part is that mastic can be used and consumed as food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical product. Hippocrates himself had noted it's healing properties, especially for stomach burns and skin diseases. With a unique aroma "Mastic" appears to have very good Cholesterol-lowering and Dental effects
Olive oil.
Olive oil truly is a liquid gold for humans with its many health benefits. Considered the most important component of the traditional Mediterranean diet, this extraordinary fruit juice and its effects are still not fully understood. However some of the ways olive oil can preserve and improve human health have been firmly established. Here are the five most scientifically supported health benefits of olive oil today.
Saffron.
Crocus Kozani / Greek red saffron
In recent years many scientists and nutrition experts discuss saffron’s benefits. Kozani Crocus, also known to locals as “zafora” and “safrani”, is considered to be the best quality of crocus. Today approximately 40% of its production in Greece is exported to European countries- such as Italy, France and Spain- Russia, Australia, America and the United Arab Emirates, while efforts are made for exporting to China.
Nowadays saffron is used for gourmet recipes by many famous chefs.
Many people have herbs and flavorings (spices) in the kitchen cabinet for daily use in cooking, for foods and sweets.
It is known from ancient times until today that most herbs and spices have health benefits attached to them and in Greece we know this very well since our tradition and baking the Greek food is directly connected with spices and herbs.
All spices originate from plants: seeds, fruits, flowers, barks, roots and leaves .
The Greek land and climate of our country is suitable for the production and the correct maintenance of the herbs.
Herbs and spices not only improve the taste of the food, but can help preserve the food for longer periods of time.
Most herbs have been shown that helps people in various sickness or for good functioning of the human body, weight loss, good mental health.
Feel free to check out Safran's shop Herbs and other Products in our store at Fira Santorini or online in our Product's Page.
It Can Help Lower Your “Bad” Cholesterol / Olive Oil Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure / Olive Oil Can Help Cognitive Function
Eating Olive Oil Can Help Prevent Cancer / It Protects from Oxidative Damage
