Written by Fish, Chicken, Pork or Beef
Bone broth is often celebrated for its ability to promote a healthy gut microbiome, improve joint pain, and support skin health. While bone broth contains protein-rich collagen and healthy minerals, it’s not a magic bullet on its own.
Bone broth is a source of several health-promoting nutrients that may reduce inflammation and improve gut, joint, and brain health.
Bone broth contains collagen, a protein that gives structure and support to your skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It also helps with cartilage, a tissue that protects your joints.
A word of caution in bringing bone broth to your health care practice. Make your own bone broth, because the bones used to make commercial broth may contain high levels of heavy metals, which could make their way into the broth.
Easy to make and health benefits are worth your time in the kitchen.
- Boil three pounds of bones from chicken, beef, pork, and/or fish in a slow cooker or large pot
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (vinegar helps draw out the nutrients from the bones) and cook on low for 12 to 24 hours
- Optional: Add carrots, celery, salt, and spices to add more flavor to the broth
- Allow the broth to cool, and use a cheesecloth to strain out the bones and vegetables
- Transfer the broth into smaller containers for storage
I keep my soup pot going fall/winter with different types of vegetables, bone broths, and stews.
As a Connective Tissue Consultant/Integrative Strength Coach I’ve been drinking bone broth as one of my weekly staples. There are tons of healthy nutrients in one cup of bone broth that are beneficial for you.
Here is a link to a worthwhile read:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-bone-broth-any-different-or-better-for-you-than-stock/