Social media introduces us to new trends and tricks. While some of them can prove to be extremely beneficial, when we spotted an Instagram. Ayurveda sharing the benefits of drinking Cesar water on an empty stomach every morning, we were intrigued. More so, because the page added that since saffron contains certain essential minerals that are extremely helpful for women in their reproductive age groups, the page’s admin also had saffron water (on an empty stomach) every morning.
“So, I decided to add it to warm water and have it first thing on an empty stomach in the morning. This is what happened to me during and post-drinking saffron water,” the post read.
In Ayurveda,
I had read online that saffron contains essential minerals which are extremely helpful for women in reproductive age groups. So, I decided to add it to warm water and have it first thing on an empty stomach in the morning. This is what happened to me during and post-drinking saffron water:
1. Skin is Glowing: I basically love anything and everything that is good for my skin. I swear it’s that serious. Drinking saffron water brought that healthy, red glow to my skin which didn’t exist before.
2. Worked better than caffeine: For the caffeine addicts who need their chai or coffee first thing in the morning, you might want to give this a try. Starting my day with saffron water actually helped me. Just one or two cups (refill) in the morning is any day a healthier option.
3. My hair quality improved: Hair Fall is a HUGE issue during these months, when the weather is changing. And even worse if you have recently colored your hair. Within 10 days, I found that my hair fall had decreased my hair had become a teeny bit better, texture wise.
4. Heavy periods: I usually get short and painful periods. But when I drank saffron water, somehow the intensity of cramps was less. Pro-tip: if you already get heavy periods, ditch saffron water for that time frame.
Ingredients-
To make 1 glass (250ml) of saffron water.
Saffron 5- 6 strands Cinnamon- 1 inch bark.
Cardamom - 2piece.
Almonds, 4- 5 almonds.
Honey - As per your taste
Recipe -
Boil cinnamon saffron and cardamom in water for 5 min on low flame.
Then strain and let it sit for 3- 4 minutes for this to cool down because honey in hot water is toxic.
Add honey and almonds and drink.
Agreeing that saffron is a preferred input for our bodies owing to it being a source of essential minerals, specially for skin and hair, Dr Bajaj, founder director, Cygnus group of Hospitals shared that when had on an empty stomach, the absorption is optimum. Further, Khushboo Jain Tibrewala, nutritionist and diabetes educator, and the founder of The Health Pantry, called the expensive spice an integral part of Indian kitchens for generations. Apart from being a beloved ingredient for its aroma, saffron has also been a regular feature in Ayurvedic health remedies. Saffron is one of those rare ingredients that is beneficial for internal health as well as for vanity. Saffron water i.e. water infused with saffron for 8- 10 hours is excellent for glowing, acne-free skin. It also boosts fat loss in the body. Saffron is anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting, antioxidant-rich and improves PMS symptoms and helps regularize periods in women, she told indianexpress.com.
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