What is saffron?  Saffron is a spice that comes from the Crocus Silver flower nicknamed the “sunshine spice.” It is taken from the flower for both seasoning and food coloring purposes.  Saffron is known as the world’s most expensive spice by weight because harvesting saffron is no easy task. Harvesters typically work up to 19 […]

What is BDNF? BDNF stands for brain-derived neurotrophic factor and it’s a protein that acts on neurons in your central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. It’s best to think of BDNF as “fertilizer for your brain.” BDNF helps your brain develop new connections (synapses), repair damaged brain cells, protect healthy brain cells, and even […]