Bone Broth and its benefits

This would be a great idea to prepare now that is winter and that the respiratory and stomach viruses are every where, it would help build your immune system and protect your Gut lining.

It is safe to consume in children and adults and is super easy to prepare (specially if you have a slow cooker) and safely store in the fridge for future recipes. If your are like me that frozen does turkey bones from New years this is a great occasion to use them.

If you would like to go to the recipe and skipped the benefits, just go to the end of this article.

Bone Broth is packed with minerals and vitamins, it contains:

- over 19 essential and non essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of every protein in our body.

- Collagen and Gelatin, needed to maintain healthy joints

- And several nutrients that help the gut health.

- Overall Bone broth helps every part of our body, from the skin to the joints, passing through the digestion system.

Bone Broth is a easy to do and use, with amazing and numerous health benefits. It can be done from different sources i.e. chicken, beef, lamb or a mix of them. Also are part of the Paleo or Keto diet, which are so in Vogue lately.

During the simmering (hours) of the bones and marrow, will release healing compounds like collagen, proline, glycine and glutamine that have the power to transform your health.

The Weston A. Price Foundation explains that bone broths deliver easily to absorb minerals like: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulfur and others. They contain chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine, compounds used to reduce inflammation, help treat arthritis and improve joint pain.

Health Benefits:

Bone Broth should be consume regularly, it can be drink by itself or added to different, soups and to other recipes.

1. Joint Support:

Substances like Glucasamine, Choidritin Sulphate and Collagen are released during the broth preparation. This 3 substances help maintain a healthy joint.

2. Gut Health:

If you suffer from Leaky Gut Syndrome or have Food Sensitivities, the gelatin and Glutamin from the bone broth will help the gut lining restoration, improving not only digestion, but also facilitating the new formation of good bacteria (probiotics), which would reduce inflammation and improve the immune system.

3. Immune system Support:

The immune system is linked to the Digestive tract. The broth by helping heal the gut it would automatically improve the immune system. A very good idea to consume before and during the cold months.

4. Nice looking Skin:

Collagen is the primary component of the connective tissue, which gives your skin its strength

5. Detox support:

Bone broth is considered a powerful detoxification agent , since it helps the digestive system expel waste and promotes the liver’s ability to remove toxins. It also helps maintain tissue integrity and improves the body’s use of antioxidants.

Bone broth stock contains potassium and glycine and Glutathione, which support both cellular and liver detoxification.

Bone Broth Recipe

prep time:15 mins

cook time: 12-24 hours

Ingredients

1Kg (or more) of bones from a healthy source
2 chicken feet for extra gelatin (optional)
1 onion
2 carrots
2 stalks of celery
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
Optional: 1 bunch of parsley, 1 tablespoon or more of sea salt, 1 teaspoon peppercorns, additional herbs or spices to taste. I also add 2 cloves of garlic for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
You'll also need a large stock pot to cook the broth in and a strainer to remove the pieces when it is done.

Instructions

Place the bones in a large stock pot or slow cooker, add water over the bones and add the vinegar. Let sit for 20-30 minutes in the cool water. The acid helps make the nutrients in the bones more available.
Rough chop and add the vegetables (except the parsley and garlic, if using) to the pot. Add any salt, pepper, spices, or herbs, if using.
Once boiling, reduce to simmering and maintain until is done. If afraid of leave it simmering overnight turn it off and let it sit and resume the next day
Remove the impurities/ scum that float to the surface.
During the last 30 minutes, add the garlic and parsley, if using.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Strain using a fine metal strainer to remove all the bits of bone and vegetable. When cool enough, store in a gallon size glass jar in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for later use.