The Benefits of Drinking 1-2 8oz Cups of Bone Broth a Day:
- Good for the gut.
- Protects and improves joint health.
- Maintains healthy skin.
- Boosts the immune system.
- Stronger bones.
- More energy.
- Increases metabolism.
- Overcome food intolerances and allergies.
- Reduces cellulite.
- Boosts detoxification.
- Overall repairing and building of the body.
Bone broth could be called 'nature's multivitamin.' It's packed with: over 19 easy-to-absorb, essential and non-essential amino acids (the building blocks of proteins), collagen/gelatin, which help form connective tissue, and nutrients that support digestive functions, immunity and brain health.
Bone broth benefits literally every part of your body, from your gut to your brain, from your muscles to your ligaments. It's also relatively low in calories yet very high in minerals and other chemical compounds that many of us are lacking.
Bone broth is rich in minerals that support the immune system and contains healing compounds like collagen, glutamine, glycine and proline. The collagen in bone broth heals your gut lining and reduces intestinal inflammation. In addition, collagen supports healthy skin, hair and can reduce the appearance of cellulite. Also, the glycine in bone broth can detoxify your cells from chemicals and improve brain function.
How to make your own:
- Place organic grass-fed beef or chicken bones into a large stock or crock pot.
- Fill pot with spring water. Leave plenty of room for water to boil.
- Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. This helps to pull out important nutrients from the bones.
- Heat slowly. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer.
- Chicken bones can simmer for 24 hours. Beef bones for 48 hours. A low and slow cook time is necessary in order to fully extract the nutrients in and around the bone.
- You can also add in vegetables, such as onions, garlic, carrots and celery, for added nutrient value.
- Optional: Add a pinch of rosemary, Celtic salt, and/or turmeric.
- Strain and pour into a glass container or jars and keep in fridge for up to a week.
If you'd rather purchase your bone broth, you can usually find a couple different varieties in the freezer section at your local market.